Engin is prompt, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. I found myself in a very difficult…read moresituation after my property was red-tagged by the City of Oakland due to foundation issues. After speaking with several engineers, Engin stood out as the most thorough, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. He quickly understood the situation, provided a clear path forward, and worked effectively with the City of Oakland Planning and Building Departments to address the issues. Throughout the process, he was professional, communicative, and helped reduce a tremendous amount of stress and uncertainty. His expertise and guidance were invaluable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing structural engineering services. Thanks to Engin, a situation that felt overwhelming became manageable. I am very grateful for his help.

We hired ECR Engineering for a seismic retrofit design and build project in our Pacific Heights…read morehome, and we couldn't be happier. Navigating SF building codes is a nightmare, but Engin and the team made the structural side of things seamless. They provided cost-effective design solutions that saved us on construction costs without compromising safety. They were incredibly responsive to our contractor's questions and helped us get through the permitting process faster than expected. If you need a structural engineer in the city who actually understands old SF buildings, this is the firm.

I tried calling, leaving messages, emailing, and filling out the form on the website. Never got a…read morecall back

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.

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 and crew are the dream team! Highly skilled, professional, reliable, on budget…read moreand really nice guys. We had Danny and his crew earthquake retrofit our Mill Valley apartment building a year ago and they did a great job. This year we had them replace the decks. Again they did a great job. Danny is diplomatic, calm and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend them or hire them again.

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.

I hired SF Bay Engineering for seismic retrofit plans under the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program…read more I was told architectural drawings were required before they could proceed, so I hired and paid an architect to prepare them. After multiple back and forth and with SF Bay Engineering admitting they aren't familiar with the requirements, they terminated the contract. They refunded their engineering fee, but the architectural cost remained my responsibility. I brought the matter to small claims court, and the court ruled that because I retained the plans, reimbursement was not warranted. I recommend future clients clarify in writing how architectural costs will be handled if SF Bay Engineering terminates the contract. Happy to provide additional details upon request

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 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.

I had asked Matt for a quote back in May and received a prompt, straightforward reply…read more Unfortunately, I was not able to follow up with him until recently. I'm a little surprised by his dismissive response. I would expect him to provide his availability so we could work something out.

Groundworks did a great job adding a beam to add strength to our home foundation. Cody arrived on…read moretime and inspected our sub floor area. He was very easy to communicate with and provided a thorough inspection along with a cost breakdown. TJ and his team arrived to install beam to add more support to living room floor area. They were extremely professional from start to finish. They arrived on time and took the time to thoroughly explain everything before beginning the project. Throughout the process, TJ kept me informed and made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. TJ and his crew worked carefully, professionally, and thoughtfully to ensure the project was completed without causing damage to our home. I truly appreciate the care, attention to detail, and professionalism TJ and his team put into the entire job. I would highly recommend Groundworks!

I spent approximately $30,000 with Groundworks, and I deeply regret hiring them…read more I called Groundworks for one reason: contractors working on my floors noticed a slope and told me the beams underneath my house needed to be stabilized before they could continue. Groundworks assessed my crawl space and recommended a system they represented would address the problem. I relied on their expertise. That is the ONLY reason I agreed to spend approximately $30,000. When the project was about 80% complete, Groundworks suddenly told me I needed to call a carpenter. They did not explain that there was significant dry rot underneath my home or that the condition of the wood needed to be addressed before the work they were performing. I learned that later, after hiring an independent home inspector. By then, Groundworks had already been working throughout the same crawl space installing stabilization and encapsulation. My inspector identified significant dry rot and explained that it needed to be addressed first. Had I known that before Groundworks performed approximately $30,000 worth of work, I would NEVER have moved forward with their recommended system before addressing the underlying damage. And here is the worst part: THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. The slope remains and appears to have increased since their work was completed. I am now facing additional repairs and expenses, and some of Groundworks' work may have to be undone or worked around to properly repair the underlying damage. The encapsulation has also been problematic. It was supposed to help keep my crawl space dry, but it was not properly secured, leaving openings that allowed rodents into my crawl space. I also later learned that the dehumidification equipment installed did not cover the entire crawl space as I understood it was supposed to. Then there is the customer service. Once they had my money, getting meaningful help became incredibly difficult. I have contacted corporate and have gone more than a month without a meaningful response. If Chris is assigned to your project, based on my experience, I would be extremely cautious. My advice before hiring Groundworks: GET AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION FIRST. Do not rely solely on the assessment of the company selling you the system. Get everything in writing and ask specifically whether anything underneath your home needs to be repaired before their system is installed. I trusted Groundworks to identify the problem and recommend a solution. Approximately $30,000 later, my original problem remains, the slope appears worse, I discovered significant dry rot that should have been addressed first, I am facing additional repairs, the encapsulation allowed rodent access, and corporate has been unresponsive. I would NEVER recommend Groundworks based on my experience. $30,000 spent. Original problem unresolved. More repairs ahead. That speaks for itself.