--- title: "Element Structural Engineers, Inc. — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/element-structural-engineers-inc-pfvwus-pf~847834002 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847834002.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Element Structural Engineers, Inc." category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d0b31fd10734d8b8_5842-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "39899 Balentine Dr, Suite 185, Newark, California 94560, United States" latitude: 37.5368 longitude: -122.032 phone: "(510) 573-1557" website: http://www.elementse.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 53 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Element Structural Engineers, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Element Structural Engineers, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/element-structural-engineers-inc-pfvwus-pf~847834002) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Newark, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Concord, Berkeley, San Mateo, Livermore, San Ramon, Redwood City, Mountain View, Napa, Milpitas, Pleasanton, Union City, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, San Rafael, Novato, Newark, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Foster City, San Lorenzo, Monterey, East Palo Alto, Belmont, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Tahoe, Moraga, Stanford, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Emeryville, Half Moon Bay, Piedmont, Fairview, Sonoma, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, West Menlo Park, Alviso - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 10 Ideabook Saves Our Mission: To elevate our client’s vision with passion, creativity and purpose. Element Structural Engineers is a full-service and Certified Woman and Minority-Owned, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Alameda County SLEB certified Structural Engineering Firm providing structural design and analysis, construction support administration, construction engineering, feasibility studies, retaining walls and foundations, and more for a wide range of projects throughout Northern California. Our diverse portfolio includes multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings, affordable housing, new custom homes and remodels, custom ADUs, low-rise commercial structures and seismic anchorages, retail, healthcare (HCAI and non-HCAI), and education. Our expert teams in our Newark and Oakland offices work closely with architects, developers, building owners, and contractors to provide creative and economical engineering solutions. We scale responsibly alongside our clients, and we take pride in delivering high-quality work and unparalleled customer service on every project. ### Services Provided - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Homes - Drafting - Earthquake Retrofitting - Green Building - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - Modular Home Additions - New Home Construction - SB 721 - Soft-Story Ordinance - Staircase Design - Structural Engineering - Sustainable Design - Tiny House Construction ### Areas Served - San Jose - San Francisco - Oakland - Fremont - Hayward - Sunnyvale - Santa Clara - Concord - Berkeley - San Mateo - Livermore - San Ramon - Redwood City - Mountain View - Napa - Milpitas - Pleasanton - Union City - Palo Alto - Santa Cruz - San Rafael - Novato - Newark - Pacifica - Menlo Park - Foster City - San Lorenzo - Monterey - East Palo Alto - Belmont - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Tahoe - Moraga - Stanford - Mill Valley - Larkspur - Emeryville - Half Moon Bay - Piedmont - Fairview - Sonoma - Atherton - Woodside - Portola Valley - West Menlo Park - Alviso ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 12,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Element Structural Engineers, Inc. | | Address | 39899 Balentine Dr, Suite 185, Newark, California 94560, United States | | Phone | (510) 573-1557 | | Website | http://www.elementse.com | | License Number | SE 5536 | | Followers on Houzz | 53 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/elementstructuralengineers/ - Blog — www.elementse.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Element Structural Engineers, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/element-structural-engineers-inc-pfvwus-pf~847834002) - **Website:** http://www.elementse.com - **Phone:** (510) 573-1557 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEEP AP, Green Building Professional - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Studio Maven, March 2025** > We’ve worked with Element on many projects, and they are always a pleasure to collaborate with. Their team truly understands design and consistently delivers high-quality work. Our recent new build in Marin County was yet another reminder of why we love working with them. > > They approach every detail with care, ensuring that the final product aligns seamlessly with our design intent. They are knowledgeable, proactive, and always find thoughtful solutions to bring everything together beautifully. > > We highly recommend Thuy and her team at Element to anyone looking for top-notch work and a great collaboration! **★★★★★ — ODS Architecture, June 2017** > Having worked with Element Structural Engineers for several years we still enjoy the professional teamwork and collaboration we have with them. The structural design work is excellent and their assistance during design and construction is invaluable. We work out problems together and feel like they are a real partner with us on our projects. Their responsiveness to questions has been excellent and we look forward to working with them in the future. ## Selected projects - [Los Altos New Residence 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-new-residence-1-pj-vj~1747262) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 9 - [Los Altos New Residence 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-new-residence-2-pj-vj~4519601) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 16 - [Los Altos New Residence 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-new-residence-3-pj-vj~4519628) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 26 - [Woodside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodside-residence-pj-vj~4519398) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 17 - [Menlo Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/menlo-park-residence-pj-vj~4519296) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 10 - [San Mateo Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-hills-pj-vj~7573571) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Santa Rosa Residential](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-rosa-residential-pj-vj~7621119) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Crafting Resilience: Expert Engineering and Custom Home Design Following the devastation of the 2017 Santa Rosa fire, our team worked closely with the client to start the restoration, salvaging what remained of the property. Collaborating closely with Skyfarm Construction, we navigated complexities and devised cost-effective solutions, ensuring both quality and affordability. The residence, seamlessly integrated into the natural grade, presented unique challenges, including the incorporation of… - [Ravenswood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ravenswood-residence-pj-vj~7621108) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Inspired Living The unique aspect of this project was a pitched roof that continued directly through the interior, creating playful and intriguing angles in every room. Our engineers enjoyed bringing creativity and expertise to meet these design goals along the way. An airy, open-floor concept was made possible by numerous hidden steel beams, as well as welded bent frame structural supports. This allowed for a beautifully impactful facade which set the tone for the entire space. Because of our I… - [Oberlin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oberlin-residence-pj-vj~7621095) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Modern Design Meets Classic Style The biggest challenge? Engineering a solution that considered the low roofline on either side of the house. With an open floor plan on the ground level, the structure needed a strong support system for the floor above. How do you support all that space? We drew on past experience to solve this problem effectively, and maintain the physical and visual integrity of the home. In contrast to past projects such as our Westridge home remodel, here the architect chose… - [Jolly Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jolly-residence-pj-vj~7621087) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Open Concept Leads to Geometric Intrigue With this home, our goal was to transmit the client’s design from sketchbook to foundation as effectively as possible. Logistically, our team was assigned the difficult task of accommodating a varying, multi-level roofline. We were able to meet this challenge by creating a cantilevered entryway with curved front facade without the use of steel. The pinnacle of this design was the home’s breathtaking cornerless window, made possible thanks to the use of ho… - [Calera Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calera-creek-pj-vj~7619066) - Location: Milpitas, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Located in Milpitas, Calera Creek is a prime showcase of our expertise in custom family homes and innovative structural engineering. Covering 8,029 sq ft, this contemporary design with a mix of steel and wood framing, features a 2-story residence, expansive open floor plan, a serene detached recreational haven, a 3-car garage with a covered carport – all linked by a protective trellis. Adapting to varying terrains, we employed distinct foundation systems for each structure. Our portfolio boasts… - [19th Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/19th-street-residence-pj-vj~7621078) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Modern & stunning design meets structural integrity Our expertise shines in the 19th Street Single-Family Residential Project in San Francisco, where we seamlessly blend structural engineering and design aesthetics. Renovating a three-story San Francisco house involved intricate work, including a front facade replacement, window reconfiguration, and a penthouse addition. Notably, a three-story moment frame utilizing the proprietary Simpson Yield Link Moment Frames required close collaboration, s… - [Stevenson Place-Affordable Housing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stevenson-place-affordable-housing-pj-vj~6038413) - Location: Fremont, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: New Affordable Housing Apartments located in Fremont, CA. Developer: MidPen Housing, Architect: Herman Coliver Locust - [Richmond Revitalized](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-revitalized-pj-vj~7536911) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: The Richmond House Transformation is a comprehensive renovation project in San Francisco’s Richmond neighborhood, aimed at unifying and reimagining a home that had become disconnected due to an awkward 1980s addition. Studio Maven completely redesigned the interior, focusing on reconfiguring the kitchen, dining, and great room to improve flow and functionality, making the space more cohesive and welcoming for modern living. The project also introduced a contemporary in-law suite on the lower lev… - [Victorian Glow Up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-glow-up-pj-vj~6931467) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: The Victorian Glow Up project breathes new life into a classic San Francisco condo, focusing on both preserving its historic charm and incorporating modern upgrades. This thoughtful renovation centered around enhancing the original Victorian features while seamlessly blending in contemporary design elements. The goal was to retain the character of the space while making it more functional and inviting for modern living. Two bathrooms were fully renovated, using high-end materials like Heath and… - [Marin New Build - Coming Soon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marin-new-build-coming-soon-pj-vj~7532130) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Set against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Recreation Area in Mill Valley, this newly built home is designed for modern, multigenerational family living. Constructed on a cherished family plot, the house uses sustainable SIP panels for a sturdy and eco-friendly foundation. Inside, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, along with a spacious kitchen and great room—perfect for gatherings. The home also includes an elevator for easy access and an in-law suite, providing the flexibili… - [Menlo Oaks Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/menlo-oaks-residence-pj-vj~4521030) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 27 - [Portola Valley Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portola-valley-residence-pj-vj~4520977) - Location: Portola Valley, CA - Photos: 12 - [San Carlos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-carlos-residence-pj-vj~4519777) - Location: San Carlos, CA - Photos: 17 - [Oakland Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-residence-pj-vj~4520515) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 16 [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/element-structural-engineers-inc-pfvwus-pf~847834002) ## Ideabooks - [Architects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180815802/list/architects) — 18 ideas - [GC](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180911350/list/gc) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/elementstructuralengineers) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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