Buying a house is stressful enough, but when you add in the escalating costs and the ever…read moreshortening option periods, you need a professional like Osborne Engineering to help you navigate those delicate foundation concerns. We had entered escrow with a short option period, only to discover that we did in fact need the services of Structural Engineer. I called Osborne Engineering and Gary (the owner) answered. He was able to set up an inspection the next day, and knowing that we were in a bind was able to produce a report by 9:00 PM that evening. Gary provided the information I needed to come to an informed decision and put a plan in motion to remediate the situation. He stopped me from making a huge mistake and saved me quite a bit of money in the process. Gary was able to put the concerns with the foundation in context that I was able to understand, and he put a calming effect on the whole process. I am greatly appreciative of Osborne Engineering, will more than likely use them to make the repairs, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a qualified Structural Engineer.

My home was in need of foundation repair. I had multiple "experts" come out to my home to give me…read morefree estimates on the severity of my foundation issues, and what they felt needed to be done to repair my foundation. However, when asked, none of these "experts" had a structural engineering background, or degree, and only one individual provided me with a diagram (hand drawn) of limited detail. Knowing I needed better information than I was getting, I was referred, by a trusted friend, to Osborne Engineering. Osborne Engineering charges a fee to inspect one's foundation, but it's well worth the price to know exactly what one's foundation issues are, and how to properly fix those issues (and as I found out, Osborne Engineering charged less than the other, less knowledgeable "experts"). Mr. Gary Osborne (a degreed and licensed structural engineer) of Osborne Engineering, came out to my home and did a very complete inspection of my home's foundation and surrounding area. He took his time and than explained to me, so that I understood, what the issues were with my foundation, and what would need to be done in order to repair my foundation. A couple of days later, I received an in-depth, typed out, inspection report, along with a detailed, computer generated diagram of my home's foundation, with detailed notes and measurements, and proposed fixes and estimated cost. I was very impressed with Mr. Osborne's professionalism and attention to detail. I hired Osborne Engineering to fix my foundation. I was dreading the foundation repair process, expecting the worst, in terms of a house full of dust, noise, and just an overall disruption of my home life. I experienced none of that! I was always already at work (5:00 AM) before Mr. Osborne's crew would arrive, around 7:00 - 8:00 AM, and his crew would already be done with the day's work before I would get back home later in the day. At the start of the project, I provided a key to my home to Mr. Osborne's foreman; I had no concerns about doing so, and there were no problems with doing such. Mr. Osborne's crew was respectful of my home, and completely trustworthy. There were no issues of noise, home disruption, or mess and dust for me to deal with. The work took about a week to complete, and I was completely satisfied with the quality of work that was done. I was extremely, and very happily, surprised at how pleasant the entire repair process was. If you need foundation work done, or suspect that you may need foundation work done, and you want it done right the first time, don't waste your time contacting other so called "experts"; do yourself a favor and contact the real deal, Osborne Foundation! Eric B. Dallas, TX. May 15, 2018

The professionalism, honesty and friendly. They showed up as scheduled and respected my property.read more

We used Jim Starkey, for both our Dallas and Plano inspection. He explained everything to me and…read morepointed out things during the inspection. he was very thorough. I was able to ask him questions during the process. Buying a house is such a big deal so having valid information for the inspection is important! He is quite knowledgeable about many things. Well worth the investment!

I urgently needed a structural engineer to evaluate my foundation for a patio project in order to…read moreobtain a permit from the city and Deepak @ Truss Consulting Engineers came to my rescue. While other engineers were too busy to even respond to me, Deepak was very prompt in getting back to me. Not only was I able actually able to reach him on the phone, but he responds to text messages which is a big deal for me because of my hectic schedule. I want to thank Truss Consulting for their prompt response and services while other companies were too busy to even respond to me. Deepak is a true professional, he is very courteous and willing to go above and beyond to make sure your project is planned correctly. He is #1 on thumbtack for a reason and I highly recommend him for your structural engineering needs.

I was getting a lot of conflicting foundation repair reports. I hired Truss Consulting Engineers…read moreand they came out very fast. Had a great turn around and showed and told me exactly what I needed to do. It made every thing a lot easier when talking with Foundation Repair companies.

-matthew-markham is amazing! Thanks for being patient and very detailed on inspectionread more

Worst experience we have ever had with a home inspector. Several items were cited as defective even…read morethough they were fully functional at the time, other items had previously been inspected and approved by licensed professionals but were flagged unnecessarily by this company.. Most concerning, the inspector inadvertently turned off the gas supply to the HVAC heating system and then reported that the heater was nonfunctional. He also cited that our system did not have a functioning p-trap, which again, was untrue. We paid an unnecessary fee for an HVAC specialist to visit not once but twice!!! This created a misleading inspection result and caused unnecessary concern and loss of the sale.

Brian came out to assess cracks in our exterior walls and cracks in the interior by our fireplace…read more He walked around the exterior then took measurements from the center of the houses to all corner ponts. Fortunately the deviation measurements are within acceptable range and he caution this would not warrant having any work needed. He certainly set our mind at ease. This assessment was offered for free. I appreciate his thoroughness and honest advice. If I have any additional concerns I will certainly reach out to this company.

Had Chris out to the house to do an inspection due to tape lines separating in the garage ceiling,…read moreoccasional creaking noise and a strange sandy soil appearing in the driveway near the foundation. He identified the sand source as coming from a neighbors yard and over or through a retaining wall. He did a thorough inspection and took measurements from around every room and determined that we were all good and didn't need any work done. Refreshing when a foundation contractor tells you that you are all good. I will not hesitate to call again if there are concerns in the future.

Mohammed was great to with with, very responsive, very detailed and helped me design my foundation…read morequickly!

From the owner: Our licensed structural engineers proudly provide structural engineering services, civil planning,…read morearchitectural design drawings, and foundation inspections serving the DFW area. Our commitment to our clients means providing top-quality services for a low cost. We work with homeowners and businesses on their unique structural project needs to deliver client satisfaction while ensuring the highest level of safety compliance. We pride ourselves on delivering unbiased inspections for structural issues. Our work with residential and commercial buildings includes architectural and structural drawings and structural inspections for remodels and new builds. Whether you are remodeling, buying a new home, adding to your structure, or building a new home, we provide plans and elevations, structural inspections, foundation inspections, and more to meet your unique project needs. With fully trained inspectors, licensed structural engineers, and industry-leading products ArtIBuild is here to provide innovative solutions while delivering high-quality services for your projects.

I have used Devtek engineering Co. many time in the last 15 years and found that Barry is the best…read more Dave

From the owner: Devtek Engineering Corp is a small structural engineering firm centrally located in Double Oak…read more(West of Lewisville) and serving the DFW Metroplex and Denton County. We specialize in engineering evaluations of residential foundations and foundation-related structural problems. A comprehensive report that shows site information, existing problems, and recommendations for solutions to those problems will be available within 24 hours of the evaluation.