Interior

• Door Installation/Replacement
• Tile Installation
• Staircases

Construction

• New Construction
  No matter the scope of your roofing or waterproofing project, whether it is a new construction project, maintenance inspection, or re-roof project, the experts at Design Build Associates is among the most qualified roofing and waterproofing consulting firms you can find in Southern California.

Landscaping and Fencing

• Landscaping
  “Fifteen or twenty years ago, our HOA was the pride of the neighborhood. We were a fairly new association, our buildings were up-to-date, the landscaping looked great, but now look at us! This place is not looking so good anymore! The paint is faded and chipping and the colors are dated. The landscaping is overgrown and some of the bushes are dying. Our association really needs to do something about how our buildings and grounds look before our property values start to decline.” The next question frequently is, “What can the association do to enhance and update our appearance without breaking the bank?”
• Driveways
• Walkways
  On June 16th, 2015, six UC Berkeley students were killed and seven others critically injured when the 5th floor balcony they were on collapsed. In response to this incident Senate Bill 326 was passed and went into effect on January 1, 2020. The law requires that elevated balconies, decks, stairs and walkways be inspected and repairs completed by 12/31/24. It requires the Association Board of a condominium project to perform a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of exterior elevated elements, defined as the load-bearing components and associated waterproofing systems, to determine whether the exterior elevated elements are in a generally safe condition and performing in compliance with applicable standards. The bill authorizes local enforcement agencies to recover enforcement costs associated with these requirements from the Association.

Exterior

• Window Installation/Replacement
• Decks
  The North American Deck and Railing Association estimated half of the 40 million residential decks and 10 million commercial decks in the United States are more than 25 years old. Since most decks or balconies are continually exposed to the elements the actual expected life span is likely to be 10-15 years, depending on the materials and methods used and assuming that there is proper maintenance along the way. As these statistics demonstrate, this should be a serious issue for property owners or anyone involved in property management, considering the potential liability.
• Garage Door Repair/Replacement
  Garage doors – Are they the old, heavy wood tilt-up doors that consume an inordinate amount of time and money to maintain and are also a safety risk to the owners? If they are going to be replaced in the near future with sectional doors maybe that should be coordinated prior to repainting the complex so that door colors, new door jambs and trim can be considered.
• Siding
  DBA will assist you throughout the process starting with the initial visual inspection with a structural engineer. If conditions indicate moisture has passed into the waterproofing system, flashing, etc. and possibly damaged the load-bearing components, an additional inspection will be required. Stucco, wood siding, etc. may need to be removed so the engineer can access and assess the condition of the structural components. We can assist the Association with engaging the services of a contractor to open up the areas requiring additional inspection. If damage is discovered the structural engineer will prepare plans and specifications for the repairs, we will bid the work to prequalified contractors, and oversee the construction.
• Residential Roof Repair
  Roofing systems are just that, a system of components comprised of various materials applied individually but working in concert to prevent outside weather from entering the building. If you have ever had your home roof replaced then you know a little bit about what is involved. With larger planned unit development and commercial buildings the complexity of the project multiplies and can intimidate even experienced roofing installers and maintenance technicians.
• Residential Roof Replacement/Installation
  Roofing – If the building architecture includes sloped roofs, what is the condition of the roofing? Many times where wood replacement and painting is the original scope of work, damaged fascia board at the roofline means that there may be other roofing problems that needed to be addressed. Replacing wood fascia can also damage the existing roof and or void warranties or cause roof leaks so proper care and coordination of these interfacing elements is very important. If the roof has outlived its useful life than certainly it is time to consider replacing it. There are many attractive roofing options today that will enhance the look of a building.

General

• Painting
• Masonry
• Caulking
  Don’t ignore serious issues and think that a good coat of paint will solve all problems. When it is time to paint, if the above suggestions have been followed, there should not be many serious issues. However, if the buildings have been neglected and not painted on a regular schedule there may be other more serious issues that will need to be addressed prior to painting. These issues may include water intrusion, dry rot and/or termite damaged materials. A coat of paint won’t repair dry rot and contrary to popular belief caulking will not solve all water intrusion issues. Caulking may resolve a condition temporarily but is seldom the correct solution for a permanent fix.