CA Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors
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đ 27K+ projects since 1984
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Check out our crew in Castroville! They are completing survey work to recover a property boundary in a drainage slough, combining historical research with precise measurements to re-establish legal boundaries.
This hillside residence in the Bay Area underscored the importance of collaboration between civil engineering and surveying. Drainage systems had to perform under steep slope conditions, while design constraints demanded minimal visual impact on the homeownerâs view.
The most successful residential projects balance function and form. When surveys and civil plans are exact, they protect the site while allowing the architecture and landscape to take center stage.
With atmospheric rivers coming this winter đ§ď¸ it is the season where we pay the closest attention to hillside movement. Californiaâs rains can change a site quickly, and even subtle shifts matter.
At Lea & Braze Engineering, we rely on detailed topographic surveys, both with Trimble equipment and drone mapping, to help homeowners understand slope conditions before they become problems. If youâre seeing cracks, soil movement, or unusual drainage this season, itâs worth getting it checked by our team. âĄď¸
If youâre thinking about building an ADU, our team knows how to make the process smoother from start to finish.
This ADU in Orinda, CA sits at the base of Tilden Regional Park, a tricky hillside location that required detailed surveying, staking, and coordination with the design team to get everything just right. The result is a compact, efficient space that feels open, balanced, and beautifully integrated into its surroundings.
Throwback Thursday to our work at Dolores Park in San Francisco!
We teamed up with the Friends of Dolores Park to redesign a historic 2-acre childrenâs playground. From fixing drainage to upgrading ADA accessibility, we tackled it allâbringing new life to this beloved space!
