I was very happy with how all my questions were throughly answered…read more I am very happy. He got back to me in a very timely manner.

Chris is professional, communicative and knowledgeable. I had to hire someone to help my parents…read morewho live in Arizona while I am in Michigan. Chris was so easy to work with and gave me the confidence that my parents were going to be well taken care of. My mom can't stop talking about how thorough Rich was when he came to her house. Highly recommend this company.

I had a great experience getting the free estimate from AFS. Due to a miscommunication, I missed…read morethe initial appointment. David S., the estimator, was very understanding. We talked on the phone. I had many questions. He took the time to answer them all. With rescheduling, the office staff were always friendly and accommodating. David S. was knowledgeable and informative, but never sales-y. After the inspection, he emailed a report with the measurement data, a diagram of the home indicating where repairs would be made and several options. No repeated calls or pressure to schedule work soon. The foundation stabilization and repair options included installing helical and push piers, underpinning, the poly filler, stem wall patches and repairs. There was a lot offered and the overall total was very costly. I do understand I'm not just paying for getting the piers installed, but all the knowledge, time and coordination to get there. After the initial freak-out at seeing the cost, I know I can discuss with David S. what parts are critical and how to reduce the total. There were various degrees, like a base package versus something that had more features. Some items AFS would be contracting out, so there's potential to save if I hired those contractors directly. I believe the specialty of AFS is installing piers. If you only need foundation patching, you might search for structural concrete specialists. As some reviewers noted, utilizing AFS will be much more expensive in those situations. Ask your contact. If you're a homeowner reading this, you're probably worried about some things you've seen in your home. The last thing you need is the added stress of someone trying to get you to sign off on a project. Of course, if it was urgent...fortunately, my home isn't in danger of falling down tomorrow. I'm grateful AFS provided a no-cost, no-pressure assessment. David S. provided the data for me to make an informed decision. He didn't use any and fear or pressure tactics. When hiring a contractor, I want one that I can have a collaborative conversation with. I can't speak to the installation itself, but if I decide to go with piers, poly fill or underpinning, I feel good reaching out to David S. to further discuss and make changes to the solution. I haven't decided on what to do with the foundation. There are more urgent home repairs. I also wanted to make sure I found root causes and to make sure those were addressed. Something I learned through this process: if you're seeing signs of foundation settlement, look for areas that are wet by pushing a stick around the perimeter of the house. Even if unused, sprinkler systems, irrigation or service lines can have water leaks that will cause the soil to expand and shrink. Those lines need to be repaired or if unused, capped off. I have unused sprinkler lines running right along the back of the house! Oh, after scheduling the appointment, AFS sent a book about foundation issues. It cost a bit to send. I support reducing waste. If you don't want the book, I wonder if you can ask them not to send and email a link instead!

Alonso was awesome to work with. He really knows his stuff and took the time to explain what was…read moregoing on with the foundation at my house in a way that actually made sense. I never felt rushed, and he answered all my questions. Super professional and easy to talk to. I'd definitely recommend him for any foundation work.

Todd was absolutely outstanding. I originally requested a structural engineering consultation…read morebefore purchasing a home, but what I received was so much more than a standard inspection. He went above and beyond the initial assessment, taking the time to thoroughly explain the home's structural components, answer every question I had, and help me truly understand what I was looking at. He never made me feel rushed and was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and honest throughout the entire process. His expertise gave me confidence to make an informed decision. When I couldn't move forward with the transaction, he gave me a refund for the additional assessment I requested despite spending extra time with me at the property. I would highly recommend Todd for anyone needing a structural engineer whether you're buying a home, already own one, preparing to sell, or planning a renovation. His professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to educate his clients truly set him apart. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and provides exceptional value, Todd is the person to call. He is extremely responsive. We will absolutely use his consulting services again when we find another home to renovate.

Todd was great! I was in a bind and needed a Structural Engineer to clear a roof before we sold a…read morehome. My realtor gave me his number and he was on site in a few hours! He clearly explained his findings and made sure I was clear on the outcome. His report was well written with clear with pictures and an explanation anyone could understand.

Everyone I interacted with was very friendly , helpful and professional. When we needed someone to…read morecome out and assess water damage , they sent someone out within hours. I was very grateful for and pleased with the services I received . Our plumber is the one who recommended Zona and I can see why .

We had a fairly small water leak in our home that damaged the drywall (2 rooms, back to back) plus…read morea kitchen cabinet and carpet. After reading reviews I contacted Zona for the rebuild portion of our project. They were absolutely awesome! Worked with our insurance company, kept in contact with me throughout the whole process and everyone they sent did quality work! Very clear and up front about pricing and timelines. Would definitely use them again!

I have used BBaca Engineering to inspect the past 3 homes I've purchased. Most recently on 8-12-15…read more They are always very pleasant to deal with. When the inspector was finished, he walked my realtor and I thru the property and he physically pointed out areas of concern. Buying a home can be a stressful event and there's a lot of things to remember and write down. I'm so grateful that I received a full 60 page report complete with photos of the areas of concern. Furthermore, they even set up an appointment with a termite inspection so that was one less thing I had to remember to do. I would (and do) highly recommend using this home inspector! Lauri M, Scottsdale AZ

Have been waiting for the inspection to be completed for over a week. Still no report. No one…read moreanswered the phone or returned calls. Closing has had to be delayed because of it. Very disappointing.

We recently had Bayside Home improvements do our kitchen counters, and install a new gas fireplace…read more The quality of the work, people, and products were outstanding. Paul our main contact was one of the best I have had in the Phoenix metro area. The communications, and timeliness were perfect. The crews that were assigned were very conscientious, and did beautiful wok, I couldn't be happier with the job. Do your self a favor, and hire this company.

I had a great experience with my kitchen renovation. I couldn't be happier with the final resultsread more

I hired United Structural Design to do some structural analysis for my solar panel system. They…read moredid a great job and provided the analysis in a very timely manner. Everyone that I spoke with was very professional and understood exactly what I was requesting. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is needing structural analysis to be done.

From the owner: United Structural Design was founded in 2013 with the mission of becoming an innovative force in…read morethe Building Construction Industry. As a lean and energetic company we are able to provide accurate and efficient structural engineering solutions for small to medium size projects with quick delivery of quality design documents. Our company is organized to avoid the high overhead and multiple levels of management and titles associated with larger consulting companies which add time and costs to your projects. When you work with United Structural Design you will always be assigned a senior level engineer that will work with you from the design through construction. You will be assured that all design documents will go through a stringent quality assurance review by a licensed structural engineer before they arrive at your office, inbox, or ftp site. This not only assures that you have a safe and efficient structural solution but also reduces the time plans sit in city review and reduces RFIs and change orders in the field. Along with residential and commercial building design United Structural Design provides a range of specialty services including forensic evaluations, non-building structures, construction design services, mechanical supports, and code compliant special structural inspections. For a complete list of services visit the Services page of our website or Contact Us.