Pergola/Patio Cover Structural Engineering & Design Services in Carson City, NV
At Sierra BIM Solutions, designing a new pergola for your home or commercial space allows our creative abilities to take the lead. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality design and engineering services for pergolas and patio covers that fit into your current home style or add a bit of fun and flair to it.
Designing to bring your vision to life, we take to heart your desired outcome for the pergola or patio cover. Our team understands that your outdoor living space needs to be both beautiful and strong. That’s the reason we design structures for local code regulations as well as for aesthetic trends.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your backyard with a stylish pergola or protect your patio from the elements with a durable cover, Sierra BIM Solutions will bring to fruition your vision re-imaged in the construction documents for your contractor.
What We Do
Our Design & Engineering Process
At Sierra BIM Solutions, our seven-step proven process allows us to focus on your vision for your new pergola or patio cover. As professional engineers, our designs are aligned with your needs. While we design structures for function, stability, and for local code requirements, we also engineer your project to encompass the details and style you prefer.
Below is a breakdown of our step-by-step process:
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Complimentary Initial Consultation
We begin with an in-depth complimentary consultation, where we discuss your vision for the project. Our discussion can be in multiple venues, such as in-person meetings, emails, phone calls and video meetings. This consultation helps move us to the next step in creating the specialized construction documents to achieve your new pergola.
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Complimentary Site Assessment and Evaluation
Once we’ve begun the process with the initial consultation, we will arrange a time to conduct a thorough site assessment. We use LIDAR scanning technology to document the space and its condition. After conducting a comprehensive site assessment, we use the information to develop a proposal for the project.
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Proposal for Professional Services
Our proposal includes the investment for developing the construction documentation, as well as our terms and conditions. We also outline a design schedule, so you have a timeline for the delivery of the construction documents for the project.
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Custom Design and 3D Modeling
Upon receiving a signed proposal with payment, we move into the design phase. Re-envisioning your intention for the project using our innovative software, our technical skills combine with our creative flair bringing your vision to life.
We send out preliminary drawings for review and acceptance. This phase ensures that you have a clear understanding of the proposed design and allows for any necessary adjustments before moving forward to the next step. Once the preliminary design is accepted, we move into engineering the project.
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Structural Engineering and Code Compliance
After any questions or changes in the design for your project are completed, we finalize the structural calculations and drawings. During this step, all the necessary details for putting the project together are added to the construction documents.
At Sierra BIM Solutions, we focus on clarity in the construction documentation, so you and your contractor can move forward to begin construction on your vision.
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Permit Submission and Approvals
In this step, the construction documents are submitted to the authority who has jurisdiction, or the building department, for review and approval.
The department will review the construction documents for planning and code compliance. Our role is to provide support during this step, answering any concerns the building department may have regarding the construction documents.
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Final Approval and Construction Support
Once the construction documents are approved by the building department, the contractor can pull permits for the project and begin construction. While we don’t handle the physical construction ourselves, we provide support to the contractor, so the project is built according to the approved plans.
The final step acts as a seamless transition from the design phase to the construction of your project, allowing you peace of mind that your vision moves from inception to construction.
Why Professional Design & Engineering Matter in Pergolas/Patio Covers:
- Structural Integrity Your new pergola or patio cover has to be constructed to withstand local environmental factors like wind, snow, sun exposure, and varying temperatures.
- Safety Compliance Meeting local building codes and zoning regulations reduces issues that may arise when selling a home or building, not to mention stability and structural safety.
- Durability Using high-quality materials and engineering techniques increase the lifespan of the structure, minimizing repair and maintenance needs.
- Aesthetics Professional design of your new pergola or patio cover complements your home’s architectural style, providing visual symmetry.
- Customization Tailoring designs to meet your specific needs, such as shading, entertainment space, or accommodating outdoor furniture, makes your new structure unique.
Contact Sierra BIM Solutions Today
Sierra BIM Solutions will help you create a stunning new element for your outdoor space. Contact us today for a consultation and see how we can bring your vision to life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Investing in our structural engineer’s knowledge and expertise ensures the pergola or patio cover is safe, sturdy, and built to function as designed. We will assess factors like wind load, snow load, and the strength of materials, so the structure is stable and functions well regardless of environmental conditions. Then there’s always the building codes and safety regulations, plus engineering a design that works for you that makes hiring an engineer the best decision when adding to your home or commercial structure.
The design and engineering process typically takes 4-6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project. After the design is complete, obtaining permits and building the structure will add additional time, typically several weeks or a couple of months to the schedule.
Yes, a pergola or patio cover can be attached to your home, but it must be designed with proper structural support. The construction documents created by our professional engineers will inform your contractor how to attach the two, so neither will be damaged. Our engineers will review building codes, so the attachment is safe and in compliance.
Yes, most pergolas and patio covers will require a building permit from the local building department, depending on your property’s location. Investing in our engineering services provides peace of mind, knowing the structure meets local building codes, and our design team can assist with the permitting process.
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