I found Jim through Yelp while super stressed about some aspects of my home. He was responsive and…read morewas able to come out quickly to do an inspection. Jim was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He took his time reviewing every single thing that I had on my list. He never once scoffed or brushed off even the tiniest of drywall cracks or nail pops that I was nervous about. I shared with him I was a first time home owner and he even offered some tips on how to repair some of the unsightly cracks or poor workmanship that I was asking him to review. He helped me understand some of the specifics of how the home was built, clearly outlined what was normal, and things I can watch out for in the future that would elicit more concern. I found his price to be extremely fair for his expertise, and I appreciated that he had a separate, optional price for a written report, so for those like myself that didn't end up needing to do any remediations, I didn't end up paying for that additional service. I highly recommend Jim to help stomp out things that are making you toss and turn at night like me, and to be used during the inspection process for a new home. Thank you, Jim!

Jim was very responsive, responsible, and detail-oriented. He replied to my Fri afternoon request…read moreon Fri evening, promptly performed an on-site inspection on Sat afternoon, and delivered an outstanding written report on Sun morning! The report immensely helped me as a prospective buyer of an old house. I can't imagine a better structural engineer to work with! My pleasure to strongly recommend Jim to everyone seeking structural engineering expertise.

Very professional and reliable structural engineer to work with. Good pricing as well.read more

Mark was very prompt in responding to my request. He is knowledgeable about residential…read moreconstruction and came up with some out of the box ways to deal with load bearing points for manufactured wood roof trusses. Thanks to Mark the project is moving forward. I will call on Mark for future structural challenges. Dennis Gehman, Master Certified Remodeler Gehman Design Remodeling

Michael and his team were excellent! They helped us resolve structural issues with our joists,…read morebeams, and outdoor stairs. They did the work in half of the time that others quoted us and gave us a 30 year warranty!

Michael showed compassion…read more I called Michael after I was a victim of a scam. A fraudulent waterproofing company that I unfortunately hired. They started the escavation and then half way through started trying to extort more money out of me. It was at that point that I made a decision to rid them from my property and accept the loss and damages. With my house now exposed to the elements and in imminent danger of collasping. I needed to find a reputable company fast. I called Structional Engineering and Design and spoke with Michael. He came out the same day to survey the area that had been partially dug out by the scammers. Due to the urgency, Michael got me on his schedule and started the work the following week. When you are going through a devastating and life-changing time. You need a compassionate and meticulous group of individuals working for you to restore your home. You can rely on Michael for prompt assistance. Michael and his team worked from early morning into the nighttime hours completing the escavation and underpinning. It was a big job and a lot of hard work. All of the guys were professional, hardworking and did a wonderful job restoring my deck after the escavation. Michael kept me informed and explained each step to me. From begin to end the Michael and his guys were simply top notch. From the start with Michael's honesty, fairness and transparency was a level above everyone else I'll had dealt with. The only thing better than the quality of his work is Michael's character. They even hauled the tons of dirt and rock with no extra charge! I'm very happy I found this company to do business with. It's been almost 4 months and I have not had a drop of water in the basement and it feels great not having to worry about it. What began as a nightmare was soon met with sit back and relax, WE GOT THIS!!!!!!

We greatly appreciated that Ryan was available on very short notice to conduct a structural…read moreinspection on a Philadelphia rowhome. He performed a careful inspection (providing useful instruction as he inspected the house) and timely produced a thorough, balanced, and informative report that was invaluable to us. We are grateful for his expert work!

Alex has been crucial in our inspection period on the home we're looking to purchase. He and his…read moreemployee, John, thoroughly evaluated the property and weren't afraid to get into tight crawl spaces to ensure they had the full picture. He provided a quick turnaround for the report after I let him know that we were under a time crunch for the inspection period. He took our calls when we needed clarity and even spoke with the seller's contractor to let them know what needs to get done to meet the demands of the report. Not only did this all provide peace of mind, but the process has also saved us tens of thousands of dollars and potentially a disastrous safety issue. I can't recommend Alex enough if you need a professional engineer.

I cannot recommend Joe enough! Not only was he extremely thorough, he was also friendly and kind…read morewhile answering all of our questions, even after the inspection was completed. My husband and I are first-time homebuyers, and we went into this feeling a little nervous. Joe really put us at ease! He explained what he was doing while inspecting the home, and we learned a lot just from watching him work. His report was also very detailed but easy to follow. Thanks to Joe, we feel really confident in our home purchase, and we are able to prioritize our upcoming repairs.

Joe was a life saver for our structural engineer inspection for a potential property we were going…read moreto buy. He was very approachable and clear with his explanations of what to look for in a property, and what danger signs consisted of. He ended up saving us hundreds of thousands of dollars in helping us avoid purchasing a property that would cost a fortune to repair and upkeep. If you are looking for a reliable structural engineer with clear explanations, Joe is your solution.

From start to finish, the quality of workmanship on our kitchen and bathroom renovation was…read moreexceptional. Every detail was executed with precision and care. The transformation is stunning--guests regularly tell us our home looks like a luxury show home. The team was professional, communicative, and maintained a clean, organized workspace throughout the project. We couldn't be happier with the outcome.

We just had a bathroom remodel, Christian and his crew did a wonderful job!…read moreI also made a last-minute change and Nebo was very patient with me. Will definitely be calling them back when we're ready for our next project. They do great work.

Lou promptly responded and came to inspect the exterior of a home we are trying to purchase,…read moredespite his busy schedule, since we were on a tight schedule. He charged a fair fee (much cheaper than other companies on yelp), provided thorough explanations, and certified a letter with his findings. In addition, he was incredibly nice and an absolute pleasure to meet. I highly recommend Lou!

We are first time home buyers purchasing a home from out of state. When our inspection report came…read moreback showing some cracks in the basement walls of the 17-year-old home we were planning to purchase, I contacted Halo Engineering for a professional opinion. Lou talked to me on the spot which was awesome because the other two SE companies I left messages with never even got back to me. Lou didn't want us to spend the money sending an engineer out if it wasn't necessary. He asked me to send him a copy of the inspection report so he could determine if a visit to the property was needed. I spoke to Lou the following day and learned we had nothing to really worry about-just typical settling. He spent 15 minutes on the phone with me answering all my questions and gave me and my husband peace of mind. And he didn't even ask me to write this review! He's a professional and a really nice guy therefore you should totally hire him.

Bulkhead Inspection; Design/Repair ... If you are in need of a Bulkhead Engineer in New Jersey look…read moreno further.... Art is First Rate.. Professional ; Extremely Knowledgeable and Honest ! I'm in my late 70's and have employed Engineers in the Past but none have impressed me as much as Art ( Arthur Chew ) We are currently in the process of a Bulkhead Repair and thankfully chose Arthur on a recommendation . Literally ' Hit the Lottery ' with Mr. Chew ! That's the Bottom Line... Old Frank D.

Arthur helped us with pre-inspecting some foundation cracks that were present on a house we were…read morelooking to purchase. Arthur was extremely pleasant to deal with, and was very honest and responsive. I will definitely use him again on any further projects, and I highly recommend his service.

Tree fallen on house damaging several areas. After initial phone conversation, he provided a quote…read moreand scheduled site visit. He performed inspection and took all the measurements and provided engineering report next day. Very professional. Will recommend him.

When I first called Penn Valley Engineering, Brad was friendly and unrushed and asked lots of great…read morequestions, and took time to understand our concerns about the house we are looking to buy. At the actual inspection, Greg walked me through every detail of the structural issues of the house and the potential remedies, and even pointed out a couple of other things the general home inspector had missed. After the inspection, Brad called me right away to go over what we'd learned and make sure I understood what we needed to do with the information with regard to negotiating with the seller. Brad knew we were under a time crunch, so they both went above and beyond to get our report to us ASAP. I appreciate their time, their consideration, and their expertise and we'll be recommending them to others we know who are in similar situations. Thank you Brad & Greg! When I first called Penn Valley Engineering, Brad was friendly and unrushed and asked lots of great questions, and took time to understand our concerns about the house we are looking to buy. At the actual inspection, Greg walked me through every detail of the structural issues of the house and the potential remedies, and even pointed out a couple of other things the general home inspector had missed. After the inspection, Brad called me right away to go over what we'd learned and make sure I understood what we needed to do with the information with regard to negotiating with the seller. Brad knew we were under a time crunch, so they both went above and beyond to get our report to us ASAP. I appreciate their time, their consideration, and their expertise and we'll be recommending them to others we know who are in similar situations. Thank you Brad & Greg!

Hired Penn Valley Engineering on March 23, 2026 for a structural engineering inspection and…read morenarrative report (SEN) at an agreed fee of $785. Inspection was completed March 26. Report was due within 5-7 business days per the written agreement. On March 28, I received Invoice #4534 dated 03/26/2026, showing a $0.00 balance due and stamped PAID -- Penn Valley's own invoice considered the account settled at $785. Buried in the invoice fine print was a "$50 charged for returned checks" -- the first mention of any such fee, appearing after the contract was formed and after the check was issued. When the check did not clear, Brad demanded $870 -- $785 plus $85 in fees. This contradicts his own invoice which states $50, not $85. Neither figure was disclosed in the original agreement. Pennsylvania law (18 Pa.C.S. § 4105) caps returned check fees at $50 and requires the fee to be conspicuously disclosed at the time the check is issued -- buried invoice fine print sent after the fact does not meet this standard. When I questioned the $85 fee, I was told "if I have to explain what is involved when this happens the price will go up." I paid $820 via Zelle on April 3 -- the full $785 plus $35 as a good-faith accommodation. As of May 4, 2026 -- 40 days after the inspection and 31 days after full payment -- no report has been delivered and no communication received. I paid promptly. I cooperated fully. I have received nothing.