A robust set of services
At Kinetek Engineering, we provide comprehensive structural engineering and consulting solutions. From residential to commercial infrastructures, our expertise ensures that every project is resilient, efficient, and fully compliant with local and national regulations.
Residential Engineering
We support homeowners, developers, as well as architects in creating safe and innovative living spaces. Our services cover the full spectrum of residential needs:
- New Construction: Custom single-family homes and high-end estates.
- Home Remodel: Structural consulting for interior renovations, wall removals, and floor
- plan reconfiguration.
- Additions & Alterations: Structural design for vertical or horizontal expansions and interior remodeling.
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Efficient structural solutions for detached or converted secondary housing.
- Multi-Family Housing: Comprehensive engineering for apartments, townhomes, and mixed-use developments.
Commercial & Specialized Healthcare
Our team understands the complex spatial and requirements of commercial environments:
- New Commercial Construction: Scalable structural designs for retail, office, and industrial buildings.
- Tenant Improvements (TI): Retrofitting existing shells to accommodate new business layouts.
- Healthcare & Life Sciences: Specialized engineering for Doctor’s Offices and Imaging Centers, including vibration analysis and support for heavy medical equipment (MRI, CT, etc.).
Mission-Critical Infrastructure
We offer high-level consulting for Data Centers, focusing on:
- High-density floor loading requirements.
- Structural support for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) infrastructure.
- Seismic bracing for sensitive server racks and cooling systems.
Seismic Resilience & Retrofitting
With deep expertise in West Coast seismic requirements, we help protect assets and ensure occupant safety:
- Soft Story Retrofit Programs: Full compliance services for mandatory programs in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, San Jose and surrounding Bay Area municipalities.
- Seismic Retrofitting: Vulnerability assessment and structural reinforcement for commercial, manufacturing, and office facilities.
Compliance & Inspection Services
We provide the technical oversight necessary to meet California’s rigorous safety standards:
- Special Inspection Services: On-site verification and testing to ensure construction aligns with approved structural plans and building codes.
- Multi-Family Deck Inspections (SB 721 & SB 326): Expert "E3" inspections for Exterior Elevated Elements. We provide the required reporting and repair recommendations to keep your building in compliance with California's balcony safety laws.
Geotechnical Engineering & Site Investigation
Understanding the ground beneath a project is the first step to a successful build. We provide detailed sub-surface evaluations to guide design and mitigate risk:
- Geotechnical Reports: Comprehensive soil analysis, site characterization, and foundation recommendations.
- Foundation Design Support: Specialized data for shallow and deep foundation systems, retaining walls, and shoring.
