S-1 · STRUCTURAL
Structural engineering
Calculations, framing and foundation plans, lateral design, and details for wood, steel and concrete residential work.
Structural engineering · Architectural design · Tustin, California
Plans that pass.
Buildings that stand.
UR Buildings Inc is an Orange County engineering and design firm for custom homes, additions, remodels and ADUs. We draw it, engineer it, and carry it through city plan check to an approved permit set.
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34OC cities served
20Services in-house
Engineering and design under one stamp
S-100 SERVICESA-1 · ARCHITECTURE
Architectural design & drafting
Floor plans, elevations, sections and construction documents drawn to your city's submittal standards.
A-2 · NEW CONSTRUCTION
Custom homes
Two- and three-story homes, roof decks, courtyards and elevators, from site plan to permit set.
A-3 · ADDITIONS
Additions & remodels
Second stories, room additions, California rooms, kitchens and baths, including removal of bearing walls.
A-4 · ADU
Accessory dwelling units
Detached, attached and garage-conversion ADUs designed around local setbacks and state ADU law.
S-2 · SEISMIC
Earthquake retrofitting
Foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing and strengthening for older Southern California homes.
S-3 · INSPECTION
Structural inspection
Site inspections during construction and condition assessments of existing homes, with written findings and repair recommendations.
G-1 · PERMITS
Permits & plan check
City submittals, plan check corrections and resubmittals handled until your permit is approved.
G-2 · MANAGEMENT
Project management
Coordination with your contractor, consultants and the city from design through final sign-off.
Site planningStaircase designGreen buildingEnergy-efficient homesModular additionsHome extensions
Selected projects
A-200 PROJECTS
Featured project
Second-floor extension beside a historic house
Rendering · 2 views
A new second story with a covered front balcony, designed to sit comfortably next to a historic neighbor.
3-story house with roof deck
Huntington Beach, CA · built
3-story house, ADU & elevator
Huntington Beach, CA
2-story and 3-story houses
Huntington Beach, CA · new construction
Featured project
Second story added to a one-story house
Rendering · 4 views
A full second floor built over an existing single-story home, with a new stone and siding facade, covered balcony and entry porch. Shown in two roof and siding options.
Existing three-story house
Orange County, CA · built
Connected the house to a new deck built above the existing garage, with a redesigned facade and columns.
Two-story addition
Rendering · 3 views
Master bathroom remodel
Mission Viejo, CA · rendering
Featured project
Second-floor remodel
Rendering · 6 views
An open second-floor living space with a full-height ocean-view window wall, a wood-paneled bar, and new columns and ceiling details.
Featured project
Hip roof to flat roof remodel
Rendering · 9 views
Replaced the hip roof with a modern flat roof, raised the ceiling height to 10 feet, and added larger door and window openings throughout, including a covered patio.
From first sketch to approved permit
G-001 PROCESSStep 1
Consultation
We review your goals, budget and lot.
Step 2
Site measure
Existing conditions and site survey.
Step 3
Design
Plans and elevations you approve.
Step 4
Engineering
Calcs, structural sheets and details.
Step 5
Plan check
Submittal and city corrections handled.
Step 6
Construction
Site visits and questions from your builder.
Serving Orange County
C-100 SITE- Aliso Viejo
- Anaheim
- Atwood
- Brea
- Buena Park
- Corona del Mar
- Costa Mesa
- East Irvine
- El Toro
- Foothill Ranch
- Fountain Valley
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Woods
- Lake Forest
- Midway City
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Newport Coast
- North Tustin
- Orange
- Placentia
- San Clemente
- San Joaquin Hills
- San Juan Capistrano
- Santa Ana
- Stanton
- Tustin
- Villa Park
- Westminster
- Yorba Linda
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UR Buildings Inc
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18001 Irvine Blvd
Tustin, CA 92780
Tustin, CA 92780
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