Expensive, but what is not in Marin County? Their services…read morewere professional, timely, and honest, which is a lot more than I can say from 50 years of dealing with many dozen of vendors from Napa to Riverside Counties, and everywhere in between. Attorney, State Bar of California, graduate Stanford Law School, et al.

We needed structural analysis of an addition to our San Rafael home. Kelly was professional,…read moreprompt, thoughtful, and responsive. I would definitely recommend contacting him. He knows what he is doing, is trustworthy and an honest businessman.

I am an Architect in Novato. I have been using Peter as my primary structural consultant going on…read more10 years now. Peter's knowledge is unparalleled. He brings a lot to the table. He strikes a great balance between meeting the code while also thinking outside the box to find a better way to build something that often results in the client saving money during the construction phase.

From the owner: Single and multi-unit Residential buildings Mid-size…read moreComercial buildings Residential Remodels Soft-story, masonry, & foundation Retrofits Residence Re-Leveling Retaining Walls Residential and commercial Bridges Project Administration

Dany and his crew at I Construction are the best. We had a really tough job at a difficult site,…read moreneeding to demo and replace a large failing concrete parking deck, a separate wooden deck, and a retaining wall. All of these are on a steep slope up a very narrow windy road. Dany gave me an immediate quote on the spot and made some great recommendations for us, even if we didn't go with him. But I'm glad we did! He handled the permits and the required plans. He was very flexible, accessible, and accountable throughout the whole process. This was some seriously difficult work, and his experience was invaluable. Whenever something unexpected came up, he always gave me a couple of choices on how we could deal with it, but he was also willing to entertain my ideas. The finished product looks fantastic and is super solid. I would use him again and would 100% recommend Dany for structural projects like this.

Danny Betyordekom of I Construction in San Rafael just completed remedial structural work on my…read morehome in Mill Valley. He and his team exceeded my expectations. The work was completed very efficiently and with remarkable attention to detail. The workers were polite and skillful. Danny was a pleasure to work with and is a man of integrity and with broad knowledge in the construction field.

We purchased an older, fixer upper and needed an engineer to look at the foundation and structural…read moresupport beams. SF Bay sent over one of their engineers whom I found to be extremely knowledgeable and presented us with options on how best to deal with the situation. We were so impressed that we hired them when it was time to do a large addition and remodel to the house. Marcus, the business owner, is an experienced engineer who really knows his trade. During the design process he worked hard to accommodate my "wish lists" that I kept adding to (yikes!). At the same time, he advised me on things I should consider in order to keep costs down. I always felt he had my interests at heart, while at the same time he was doing what was necessary to meet codes, so we could avoid problems during construction and inspections. While engineers and architects seem to be really busy these days, SF Bay's turnaround time is reasonable, and when you need something in a hurry, they try their best to accommodate. This is a top notch engineering company that charges modest and fair pricing for doing excellent work. If you are lucky enough to come across them, don't hesitate, just hire them and you will be glad you did.

I bought a new, old home and wanted the foundation and floors evaluated…read more Fast response time. They provided a quote ($600) in no time, offered to send out a sample report and asked for the address of the house. When I probed them with what the evaluation involved (such as mapping floor levelness) and whether they were independent without financial ties to contractors, I learned they don't map floor levelness. They didn't answer the bulk of my questions, and they ended stating they don't have the bandwidth to take on my project.

This firm has lost the meaning of professionalism. They are used to gouging Marin people through…read morereferrals from real estate and landscape design companies. I have used them once, got another bid from them on a different project (3x the cost of the other company). I then tried to get my files from them and they refused - which I'm pretty sure is illegal, as this is work for hire. This was after chasing them down for weeks - multiple calls, multiple emails. Please do your homework. Look elsewhere.

IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THINGS DONE HERE!!! So much time wasted…read morewith them! Unprofessional and unreasonable

We were referred to Millsap Degnan & Associates by our realtor for a home inspection during our…read moreproperty investigation period. Doug responded to my inquiry the very same afternoon and made himself available the next day to thoroughly walk the property with me and review the inspection report. Doug's expertise was incredibly impressive, covering everything from home building materials and drainage systems to foundation concerns. His insights were particularly valuable since the home is situated on a hillside in San Anselmo. Doug identified several critical details not captured in a typical home inspection, providing us with a deeper understanding of potential issues, their significance, and realistic cost estimates for necessary repairs. I highly recommend Millsap Degnan & Associates for anyone purchasing a home in Marin. Their knowledge and professionalism gave us confidence and peace of mind in making an informed buying decision.

One year ago there was a landslide of the hill in our backyard. Mike Millsay s was recommended to…read moreme and I am grateful for that! He and his crew were professional, courteous, thorough and informative. This was a very complicated situation involving several neighbors, code violations, insurance and legal issues. They made everything simpler and I recommend them without hesitation.

I can't say enough good things about the work that was done and the great people who did the work…read moreon leveling my home. Levi Sanchez made the process seamless in its execution and follow through. Francisco paid close attention to every detail along the way. The whole process was fascinating. Never have I have any work done on my house where the workers left the place cleaner and more picked up than it was when they arrived. And things looked pretty darn good when they got here. I told them they made the neatest mess. Even the stones along where they dug down for the project were replaced better than I had arranged them. I could go on and on ... Considering how everything went so smoothly before during and after the construction, I don't think I could beat the service and value that I received. I passed Perma Level's info on yesterday to my handyman who sent it to a client of his who may give you all a call. Thank you for a great experience overall.

We hired the PermaLevel Team to level and stabilize our 3 story, 87 year old home foundation. They…read morewere very professional and easy to talk to. I had no doubt that our home was in competent hands. The workers worked very hard for about 18 days. We had 33 push piers in total. Francisco took the time to show me how the push piers worked and shared with us all the steps. Both Levi and Francisco were patient in answering all of our questions. The team was thoughtful and showed up on time every day. They secured our home when they left for the day. Our home is noticeably level now. To add, they were priced fair. The icing on the cake is when they mailed me the certification that the construction done meets all the structural requirements for structural pier placements and copies of all the pier logs and their measurements all nicely put in a folder for our records. We are all set for the roof top deck now! Thank you Levi Sanchez and Francisco for a job well done.

Matt Cantor's valuable wealth of knowledge and expertise, with a focus on safety, led me to make…read morewell informed decisions on prioritizing the repair and upgrading of my home. His exceptionally friendly demeanor and communicative approach during his General Inspection visit taught me many aspects of the house that I would not have considered and encouraged me to learn more about my property. Finalizing the inspection with a comprehensive and timely written report, I am very comfortable in recommending Matt for his inspection services.

Matt at Cantor Inspections was outstanding from start to finish!…read more He was friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to throughout the entire inspection process. One thing that really impressed us was his ability to take complex construction or building issues and explain them in plain English. He made sure we understood not just what he found, but why it mattered and what our options were. Matt was able to ballpark repair costs, suggest different approaches to fixing issues, and recommend the right type of contractor or specialist for each item. It felt like we were getting an education from someone who was genuinely looking out for our best interests. We also appreciated how practical his advice was. Rather than just listing defects, he helped us understand the context behind each issue and what he would prioritize if he were advising his own kids. We found that perspective incredibly valuable, both during negotiations and in preparing for homeownership. If you're buying a home in the Bay Area, you need to call Matt. We couldn't recommend him more highly.