Engineering Excellence for California's Future

With over 30 years of combined expertise, our UCLA-trained engineers deliver innovative solutions for your most challenging projects.

Our Services

Comprehensive structural engineering solutions tailored to your project needs across California.

Our Team

About Our Practice

Founded in 2018 by four UCLA engineering graduates, Clarity Engineering brings together over 30 years of combined experience in structural design and analysis.

Based in Santa Monica, we serve clients throughout California with innovative, cost-effective structural solutions that prioritize safety, sustainability, and architectural vision.

Our Approach

  • Collaborative process with architects and builders
  • State-of-the-art analysis tools and techniques
  • Meticulous attention to California building codes
  • Sustainable and resilient design principles
Residential Design

Residential Design

Our residential structural engineering services combine aesthetic vision with technical excellence to create safe, durable, and beautiful homes.

Our Residential Services Include:

  • Custom single-family home structural design
  • Multi-unit residential buildings and townhomes
  • Home additions and renovation structural plans
  • Second-story additions and foundation upgrades
  • Seismic retrofitting for existing homes
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Commercial Projects

Commercial Projects

We provide comprehensive structural engineering services for commercial projects of all sizes, from small retail spaces to large mixed-use developments.

Commercial Project Expertise:

  • Retail centers and shopping complexes
  • Office buildings and corporate campuses
  • Restaurants and hospitality venues
  • Mixed-use developments with residential/commercial
  • Parking structures and garages
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Soft-Story Ordinance

Soft-Story Ordinance Compliance

We specialize in helping property owners comply with soft-story retrofit ordinances throughout California, ensuring buildings meet seismic safety standards.

Our Soft-Story Services:

  • Initial evaluation and feasibility studies
  • Complete structural analysis and design
  • Permit-ready construction documents
  • Coordination with local building departments
  • Construction administration and inspection

Did You Know?

Many California cities have mandatory soft-story retrofit programs for vulnerable buildings. We can help determine if your property is affected.

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Special Services

Fire Rebuild Services

Specialty

Our specialized fire rebuild services help property owners recover from devastating wildfires and structural fires with expert structural assessment and reconstruction planning.

Fire Rebuild Expertise:

  • Post-fire structural damage assessment
  • Fire-resistant material recommendations
  • Wildfire mitigation design strategies
  • Coordination with insurance providers
  • Complete reconstruction structural plans

Emergency Response

We offer expedited services for fire-damaged properties, with 24/7 availability for emergency assessments and immediate stabilization recommendations.

Hill-side Developments

Hill-side Developments

Our team has extensive experience designing structures for challenging hillside sites, addressing slope stability, foundation design, and geotechnical considerations.

Hillside Engineering Solutions:

  • Slope stability analysis and mitigation
  • Retaining wall design and analysis
  • Deep foundation systems for steep slopes
  • Grading plans and earthwork analysis
  • Geohazard assessment and mitigation

Why Choose Us?

Our engineers have successfully completed hundreds of hillside projects throughout Southern California's most challenging terrain.

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Contact Us

Reach out to discuss your project or schedule a consultation with our engineering team.

Get in Touch

Our Office

Address

1234 Ocean Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone

(310) ###-####

Email

info@clarityengineering.com

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Service Areas

Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento
All California