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Vista Foundry

Architects, Structural Engineering, General Remodeling

About us

Fire Rebuild & Recovery Services — Helping You Recover, Rebuild, and Move Forward If your home was affected by the recent LA fires, Vista Foundry is here to help you rebuild smarter and safer. With 47 years of experience, we specialize in guiding homeowners through the recovery process with precision and expertise. Our services include: 3D Scanning & Design Recreation: Recreate your home as it was or enhance it with smarter, safer designs. Insurance Advocacy & Claim Negotiation: Maximize your payout with detailed, accurate rebuild cost estimates and expert guidance during claim negotiations. Cost-Effective Design & Engineering Solutions: We create efficient, budget-conscious plans without compromising safety or quality. Code-Compliant Structural Engineering: Ensure your new home meets today’s safety standards. Permitting & Legalization Support: Simplify the approval process and avoid delays. We focus on giving you the tools, strategies, and advocacy to restore your property, protect your investment, and rebuild with confidence. Let us help you turn a challenging situation into an opportunity to rebuild stronger and more resilient. Schedule Your Free Consultation Today → https://www.vistafoundry.com/booking

Services we offer

3D Scanning & Design Recreation Rebuild your home as it was—or enhance it with smarter, safer designs. Using advanced 3D scanning technology, we create precise, editable models that allow for greater accuracy in recreating layouts and exploring potential upgrades. Our process ensures your design aligns with both your vision and your budget. Insurance Advocacy & Claim Negotiation Don’t settle for less. We provide detailed, data-backed rebuild cost estimates and guide you through claim negotiations to maximize your payout. With our expertise, you’ll have the tools and insights needed to ensure your insurance company delivers what’s fair, helping you start your rebuild with confidence. Cost-Effective Design & Engineering Solutions Every rebuild comes with financial challenges, but our solutions are built to save you money without compromising quality or safety. From efficient material use to innovative structural designs, we deliver plans that protect your investment while enhancing your property’s long-term value. Code-Compliant Structural Engineering Safety is non-negotiable. Our structural engineering services are designed to meet or exceed today’s building codes, ensuring that your new or restored property is not only strong but also future-proof. We balance compliance with creative solutions to deliver designs that are functional, durable, and cost-efficient. Permitting & Legalization Support Navigating the permitting process can be overwhelming, but we simplify it for you. From preparing documentation to managing approvals, we ensure your project moves forward without unnecessary delays. If unpermitted work is part of your rebuild, we’ll help you correct it and stay compliant.

Services we don't offer

At Vista Foundry, we focus exclusively on providing design, project planning, budget control, and expert consulting services. We do not act as general contractors, perform hands-on construction work, or serve as the primary contractor for your project. Instead, our role is to guide your project with precision and expertise, ensuring it stays on budget, on track, and aligned with your vision.


Accepted payment methods

Check
Zelle

Reviews

5.03 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Showing 1-3 of 3 reviews

Vic Cooper
09/2023
5.0
Google Review
Since the very our first project together in Mill Valley, CA 20 years ago, John and his team have been an invaluable resource to me. John’s incredible breath of knowledge and his tactful guidance have help me avoid many problems and pitfalls. 10 years ago, we bought some land far off the grid in Big Sur, CA, and have been developing our homestead ever since. John helped us set a high bar for the quality of the design and construction while also showing us how to manage the incredible number of details we needed to track to get it done. I simply could not have done it without him! Recently his team did a scan of my property and the point cloud is amazing. It is allowing me to design and build at a whole new level.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Allan Laucke
07/2023
5.0
Google Review
My project hit some serious snags resulting in a complete work stoppage. With no idea what to do next and many sleepless nights, I engaged John for assistance. He quickly identified the issues, provided new ways to think about the project and put together a plan to get us back on track. His process was very straightforward and leveraged current 3D drafting technology to eliminate any possibility of guesswork. John and his process have saved me considerable time and money and I now look forward to a successful project outcome. No more lost sleep!!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Otis Ryder
07/2023
5.0
Google Review
I hired John Fraine and Shawn Berry to remodel my first home in 1993. Almost 3,000 sq ft and in poor shape, the house needed a huge makeover. When they were finished, I didn’t recognize the house. The plans, construction, and finishes were priced with wonderful transparency, so I knew exactly what was happening at every step. I trust John to always use the most modern technology and to help me visualize how my home will turn out. Today I still turn to John to advise me, most recently on a conforming issue for a home I purchased in Mill Valley, CA.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    Based in, San Rafael, CA 94901

    http://vistafoundry.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Architects,
    Structural Engineering,
    General Remodeling

    FAQ

    Vista Foundry is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Vista Foundry accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Zelle
    No, Vista Foundry does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Vista Foundry does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Vista Foundry does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Vista Foundry does not offer emergency services.
    No, Vista Foundry does not offer warranties.
    Vista Foundry offers the following services: 3D Scanning & Design Recreation Rebuild your home as it was—or enhance it with smarter, safer designs. Using advanced 3D scanning technology, we create precise, editable models that allow for greater accuracy in recreating layouts and exploring potential upgrades. Our process ensures your design aligns with both your vision and your budget. Insurance Advocacy & Claim Negotiation Don’t settle for less. We provide detailed, data-backed rebuild cost estimates and guide you through claim negotiations to maximize your payout. With our expertise, you’ll have the tools and insights needed to ensure your insurance company delivers what’s fair, helping you start your rebuild with confidence. Cost-Effective Design & Engineering Solutions Every rebuild comes with financial challenges, but our solutions are built to save you money without compromising quality or safety. From efficient material use to innovative structural designs, we deliver plans that protect your investment while enhancing your property’s long-term value. Code-Compliant Structural Engineering Safety is non-negotiable. Our structural engineering services are designed to meet or exceed today’s building codes, ensuring that your new or restored property is not only strong but also future-proof. We balance compliance with creative solutions to deliver designs that are functional, durable, and cost-efficient. Permitting & Legalization Support Navigating the permitting process can be overwhelming, but we simplify it for you. From preparing documentation to managing approvals, we ensure your project moves forward without unnecessary delays. If unpermitted work is part of your rebuild, we’ll help you correct it and stay compliant.
    At Vista Foundry, we focus exclusively on providing design, project planning, budget control, and expert consulting services. We do not act as general contractors, perform hands-on construction work, or serve as the primary contractor for your project. Instead, our role is to guide your project with precision and expertise, ensuring it stays on budget, on track, and aligned with your vision.

    Contact information

    Based in, San Rafael, CA 94901

    http://vistafoundry.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed