Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Architectural and Construction Services in Pleasanton, CA
Founded in 1999, Walovich Architects Group is an Architecture and Construction firm with over one hundred years of combined experience in architectural design and construction consulting. Our firm provides comprehensive professional services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout California. We specialize in assessing construction defects and providing litigation support across diverse project types, including multi-family residential projects, custom homes, churches, healthcare facilities, schools, and more. With a focus on technical expertise and practical knowledge, we deliver construction quality review, reconstruction services, and building code compliance assessments.Our team works closely with homeowner associations, property management companies, and insurance providers to address construction-related challenges. Post-litigation, we offer reconstruction planning, budgeting, and implementation services while maintaining advocacy for our clients throughout the process. Our tiered support services include project assessment, field investigation, report writing, settlement process guidance, and deposition/trial testimony. We prioritize transparency, client education, and adherence to industry standards to instill confidence during complex construction matters.
Services
SB 326 Deck Inspection
Construction Defect Consulting
Litigation Support Services
Building Code Compliance
Architectural Design
Construction Quality Review
Reconstruction Services
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 with technical expertise in construction defect analysis.
- We specialize in SB 326 deck inspections for condominiums with 30+ years of safety evaluation experience.
- We deliver comprehensive reconstruction services including planning, budgeting, and implementation.
- Our tiered support model ensures tailored solutions for projects of all sizes and budgets.
Services
SB 326 Deck Inspection
Walovich Architects Group provides SB 326-compliant deck inspections for California condominiums. Our experts conduct visual assessments, destructive testing, and thermal imaging to identify structural hazards. We deliver comprehensive reports detailing repair needs and coordinate cost-effective solutions with licensed contractors.
Construction Defect Consulting
We investigate construction defects through field testing, code compliance reviews, and forensic analysis. Our consultants prepare detailed reports on design inconsistencies, building code violations, and repair cost estimates for litigation or remediation purposes.
Litigation Support Services
Our team offers expert witness testimony, trial preparation, and technical analysis for construction-related legal cases. Services include document review, defect causation analysis, and defensible repair recommendations for both plaintiff and defense representation.
Architectural Design
We provide full-cycle architectural design for residential and commercial projects, including schematic design, construction documentation, and code compliance reviews. Our experience spans custom homes, healthcare facilities, and multi-family developments across California.
Reconstruction Services
Post-litigation reconstruction includes project programming, contractor coordination, and construction administration. We ensure defect-free rebuilding through budget management, schedule oversight, and quality control for homeowner associations and property owners.
People
Fred Walovich
Founder
With over 30 years of architectural experience, Fred Walovich leads the firm's construction forensic and expert witness services. He specializes in defect analysis and litigation support for residential and commercial buildings.
Kristin Frimond
Project Manager
Kristin Frimond manages SB 326 deck inspections and coordinates reconstruction projects. She brings extensive experience in construction quality review and client advocacy during post-litigation processes.
Questions
What is SB 326 deck inspection?
SB 326 requires condominium associations with three+ units to inspect elevated exterior elements like decks and balconies for safety hazards by January 1, 2025.
What construction defect services do you offer?
We provide defect assessment, litigation support, repair recommendations, and expert witness testimony for residential and commercial construction issues.
Do you handle post-litigation reconstruction?
Yes, we manage reconstruction projects including planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, and implementation oversight for completed settlements.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout California, specializing in projects for homeowner associations, commercial property owners, and insurance providers.
How do you ensure construction quality?
Our services include pre-construction document evaluation, on-site inspections, contract administration, and quality awareness seminars for construction teams.
