Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Architectural & Construction Services in Pleasanton, CA
Founded in 1999, Walovich Architects Group is a distinguished architecture and construction firm with over a century of combined expertise in architectural design and construction consulting. Our firm delivers comprehensive professional services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across California. Specializing in construction defect assessment and litigation support, we serve diverse project types including multi-family residential developments, custom homes, churches, healthcare facilities, schools, and more.Post-litigation, we provide reconstruction services encompassing planning, budgeting, management, and implementation. Our client-centric approach ensures collaboration with property owners to instill confidence during complex reconstruction processes. We serve a broad clientele including homeowner associations, property management companies, insurance providers, and developers. Our team combines technical proficiency with practical knowledge to deliver solutions grounded in integrity and professionalism.
Services
SB 326 Deck Inspection
Construction Defect Consulting
Litigation Support
Forensic Analysis
Reconstruction Services
Building Code Review
Expert Witness Testimony
Architectural Design
Quality Assurance
Damage Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined experience in architectural design and construction consulting.
- Our team provides litigation support and expert witness services for construction disputes.
- We specialize in SB 326 deck inspections for condominium safety compliance.
- We deliver comprehensive forensic analysis and building code compliance reviews.
- Our firm manages reconstruction projects from planning to on-budget completion.
Services
SB 326 Deck Inspection
We conduct SB 326-compliant inspections of elevated exterior elements like decks and balconies to ensure public safety. Our process includes visual assessment, destructive testing, and thermal imaging to identify hazards. We provide detailed reports and coordinate repairs to maintain property value and compliance.
Construction Defect Consulting
Our experts investigate construction defects through site inspections and testing, preparing comprehensive reports for litigation support. We assess design inconsistencies, building code compliance, and repair costs. Our services include expert testimony for both plaintiff and defense cases in residential and commercial disputes.
Litigation Support Services
We offer tiered litigation support including field investigations, report writing, and expert testimony. Our consultants analyze construction disputes, provide settlement recommendations, and deliver defensible opinions based on decades of design and repair experience for court proceedings.
Forensic Analysis
Our forensic team investigates construction failures using scientific methods to determine causes. We conduct on-site inspections, destructive testing, and prepare reports for legal proceedings. Our findings help clients understand failures and prevent future incidents through expert-driven analysis.
Reconstruction Services
We manage post-litigation reconstruction projects from planning to completion. Our services include budgeting, design, contractor coordination, and quality control. We ensure repairs meet safety standards while minimizing disruptions for property owners and associations.
People
Fred Walovich
Principal Architect, General Contractor, President
Fred founded Walovich Architects Group in 1999 after 12 years at Southern California architectural firms. He specializes in construction litigation support and has led over 1,000 investigations. His expertise spans code compliance, expert testimony, and reconstruction management.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve California, handling projects in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors statewide.
What construction defect services do you offer?
Our services include defect assessment, code compliance reviews, forensic analysis, and expert witness testimony for litigation.
Are your experts qualified for SB 326 inspections?
Yes, our team has 30+ years of experience conducting SB 326-compliant deck and balcony inspections for condominiums.
Do you provide litigation support?
We offer comprehensive litigation support including field investigations, report writing, settlement analysis, and trial testimony.
How do you handle reconstruction projects?
We manage reconstruction from planning to completion, coordinating contractors and ensuring compliance with repair specifications.
What industries do you work with?
We serve residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors with tailored architectural solutions.
