ARDECO
Introduction
Use our one click instant chat tool at ard.eco/chat to start a call right away and discuss any questions you may have! We are a certified General Contractor firm specializing in Construction Permitting services, Structural Site Inspections, Engineering, and Interior & Architectural Design. We can assist you with essential construction permit drawings and documents for remodels, additions, ADUs, house flipping, or new builds. Additionally, we offer advanced services such as Building and Site 3D Scanning, Virtual Reality experiences, and Photorealistic Visualizations, if needed.
We can work as little as you want (develop only the existing plans) or take care of the whole project and bring in all necessary project stakeholders (structural/civil/geotechnical/energy engineer etc.) so that you can sit back and relax, and enjoy the process.
With 18+ years of experience in the industry and the background in Structural Engineering, we not only solve all technical issues during project development, instead of leaving them up to tradesmen to solve and potentially delay the project or trigger unexpected change orders, we also go through all construction stages and identify areas where things could go wrong. With a breadth of knowledge across all construction disciplines and phases, we can help you from planning/zoning challenges and bureaucratic workarounds to inventive solutions for tight spaces or challenging structural situations, to 3D construction site scans and photorealistic 360 degree interior design visualizations or pre construction VR headset/web VR visualizations, and all the way to construction phases, processes, and project closeout.
We love to partner with other firms and offer our services such as, building site 3D scanning, existing floor plan (as-built) development or visualization services.
Attention to detail, collaboration, resourcefulness, efficiency, productivity, speed and responsiveness are our key values.
- Virtual Reality Walkthrough (WebVR, Oculus Quest)
- Existing Building Site Survey (As-built Drawings, Spherical Photos)
- Architectural (Plans, Elevations, Sections, Schedules, Exterior and Interior Visualizations)
- Structural (Foundation, Framing, Details)
- Civil (Topographic Survey, Grading & Drainage, Construction Staging)
- Title 24 reports
- Green Building
- Pre-construction Consultations
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 11 times
Background checked
License verified
4 employees
18 years in business
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.
Top Pro status
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2020
Featured Projects
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Family Room Interior Design Visualizations
Interior Design
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Arend G.
Oct 14, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was an excellent experience working with ARDECO. They were very professional, worked with what I needed, gave excellent price, and got someone out to my property right away. Very pleased with the service. Would definitely use them in the future!
Details: Remodel • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Residential
Structural Engineering Services
James L.
Nov 2, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Starting with a blank slate and guiding us through permitting, Raivis has been a pleasure to work with. A 110+ year old San Francisco home with no original plans drawn, we first consulted with Raivis to conduct a full mapping and development of our existing home footprint. From there, we worked with Raivis to compare our existing layout relative to current city regulations, helping us conceptualize what was feasible. This involved substantial collaboration to understand what we could do both within footprint and if we wanted to take the route of navigating variances. Raivis was a great thought parter, helping us understand what we did not know. Ultimately with a collective vision and new plans complete, Raivis then helped us navigate the structural, seismic, slope and energy requirements, helping us evaluate and work with the relevant third parties. At long last, we were ready to submit and navigate the city permitting process. As with the multiple steps prior to this, Raivis has been and continues to be a knowledgeable partner guiding us through the process. Having no prior experience with such an endeavor, it was great to have Raivis involved from start to finish. He delivered on what was promised and did so in a less nebulous fashion than other parties we evaluated. Highly recommend!
Details: Design drawings • Construction documents (blueprints) • Project consultation • Construction administration • Complete remodel • Residential • Less than 500 sq ft
Architectural Services
Lu Z.
Oct 23, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Ravis and Thomas visited my property on a same-day appointment. They carefully evaluated the walls I plan to remove and educated me on the house's structure. Ravis is very knowledgeable, and he answered all my questions patiently. They printed and stamped an inspection report on site with details.
Details: Remodel • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications
Structural Engineering Services
Venkat P.
Oct 23, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We needed a structural engineer for small remodel and ARDECO delivered! They came out the next day to produce stamped plans on the spot and ready to be submitted to the city for permitting. Very responsive and dependable!
Details: Remodel • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential
Structural Engineering Services
Viktor s.
Oct 5, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Raivis is great!
We are starting our journey to possibly build a new housing unit on our property in San Francisco. Raivis met with us on 10/4 and explained the process and estimated associated costs. He is honest and straight forward and didn't ask for any money up front. While we are still considering our alternatives, Raivis is the lead choice when we decide to build.
Details: New construction • Residential • 1,500 - 2,000 sq ft
Architectural Services
Credentials
License
License Type: B - General Building Contractor (CA)
License verified on 9/1/2024
Background Check
Raivis Kampenuss