Appreciated their expertise and ability to offer different solutions to address issues.read more

I connected with Michael for a consult on vaulting a ceiling in a potential house we were…read moreconsidering to buy. The contractors we spoke with needed input from a structural engineer, and Michael was able to do a quick summary of structural ramifications and structural redlines of the rough floor plan. I was extremely impressed by his responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of work even for this small ask. He charges by the hour and I was more than happy to pay for his time, but he provided the detailed summary with just the floor plan and didn't even ask for payment in the end as we were just looking for an estimate for cost of construction. I would recommend Michael to anyone seeking a structural engineer, and would be happy to hire him in the future if I need his services again.

Eli from ESG Design has been exceptionally helpful. My retaining wall project sits in a critical…read morearea in Medina, and I had zero experience with this type of work, which dragged out the permit process. Eli not only led the design, but also guided me throughout the process with the kind of advice you'd expect from a friend. He's resourceful, knowledgeable, and consistently responsive. I wouldn't have been able to move this project forward without him. Truly appreciate his support.

Eli is a godsend! I stumbled across Eli's business while desperately trying to help my mother…read morerebuild her home after a total fire loss. I was nearly ready to give up when I found him. After our initial consultation, I knew he was the right man for the job. He became our PM, engineer, architect, permit expert, et al. He had a monumental task before him; including sorting out all the environmental issues, correcting/recreating work done by other contractors, finding solutions for issues neither of us had previously dealt with, etc. He saved us so much time/money. We now have an approved King County permit in hand and ready to build! This is entirely due to Eli's creativity, expertise and skill. We wholeheartedly recommend ESG Design. Eli, thank you!

I called Titan on Valentines Day weekend. I was able to secure an inspection asap. I was greeted by…read morea friendly and knowledgable inspector named Scott B. He was very thorough with the inspection on an old house from 1910. I valued his interests into taking his time to asses the home rather than using a quick checklist sheet. I recommend him to potential homebuyers and homeowners. He also did sewer scope inspection, highly recommended esp here in WA with all these tree roots and older homes.

Titan conducted an inspection for the seller of the home I was interested in purchasing. Titan said…read morehome was in good shape, furnace was 0k and roof nearing end of life expectancy. Per report, roof was still OK, not needing new roof immediately. Titan never got onto roof, only used a drone. Thankfully, I got my own inspection with a different company before deciding to purchase home. My inspector, who did get on roof, discovered extensive damage to roof to include water leaking into attic in several places. This inspector noted that roof needs replacement immediately. This damage was never listed on Titan report. Also, furnace was not Ok. It had not been inspected for 2 years and needed to be replaced. In addition, Titan report never mentioned water under house and some repairs needed there. While Titan used pictures and report looked good, I would have bought a house that needed thousands of dollars in repairs had I relied on their report.

We've worked with this company multiple times, and communication is incredibly important to us…read more They are quick to respond, always clear when we need clarification, and very easy to reach by phone. We especially love working with Evan--we've trusted him with several complex projects, including an 8-foot foundation wall and our aerial studio rigging. I truly can't speak highly enough of Evan or the company as a whole.

I'm a sole proprietor architect and have worked with CSES for years now because I find Evan to be…read morehonest and willing to think creatively. The general contractors who build my projects have also expressed appreciation for CSES as a structural engineer who designs with a sense of what is practical for residential wood construction means and methods. CSES bridges a gap between the needs of architecture firms and homeowners. I decided to rate my experience as 4/5 only because I've had some "meh" experiences with staff engineers as CSES has grown as a company.

When I looked up businesses to fix the water pipe leakage at my Seattle home, this was the company…read moreI decided to contact first - it's a good thing yelp sent my request to other companies as well. The Pipe Doctor responded almost immediately, but that could've been a bot. Their response was slow after that. They said they did not need to physically be at my home to give and estimate - just asked for specific photos. When I sent the photos, they said they will get back to me soon. That was 1/13/26 and never heard back from them. Disappointing.

I have had great service from Tricia in the past, but for some reason this time she failed to show…read moreup on the day she said she would 3 times in a row without sending a message or even responding when I asked if she was still coming. I could have easily got someone else to do the job in the meanwhile but persisted because I liked working with her in the past. I'm not sure what is going on for her at the moment but I would consider the possibility that she may not show up if you need something done soon.

I had Seismic Northwest install a reinforcing beam, drywall work, and electrical. They did a great…read morejob with the beam and the drywall work, the electrical was another matter. Long story short, I requested that all of the new connections be made in boxes that were accessible, such that if there is ever an issue, the connection points are easily discoverable and accessible. Despite the communication, the net result was that they left 2 hidden connections in the ceiling, and what's worse, they used 14 gauge wire on a 20 amp circuit. While communicating about the boxes etc, they were not honest on 2 different occasions; once where I had to push back for them to expose a connection that was hidden, and another time when I discovered the hidden connections they created in order to expose a connection in box. I had another electrician come out to fix the issues after I discovered the hidden connections and 14 gauge wire. Now, for what is worth, I don't know how much the issue stemmed from Rocky or the crew he had on the job. If they just did the structural work and the drywall, I'd easily give them 5 stars, but because of the unfortunate experience with their electrical work, I had to bring it down to 2 stars. If they just did electrical, I would have easily given then 1.

Just needed some help with design and engineering questions. They graciously spent 20 minutes on…read morethe phone with me answering them all. It was much appreciated.

I have worked with CG engineering on several projects now. We used to use various firms and since…read moredoing a few with CG engineering haven't used anyone else. They provide excellent quality of work with a great value for what you pay for. Their professionalism and attention to detail is unmatched.

From the owner: For over 20 years CG Engineering has provided structural and civil engineering to home owners,…read morearchitects and public agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Some of the services we specialize in for home and property owners are: Foundation Assessment Damage Assessment Repair Design (damaged structures, pin-piling etc.) Design for new structures and homes Design for remodels of existing structures Site development design Driveways and bridges Drainage design Design for retaining wall and landscape structures Deck or Gazebo design Land Use Planning for Development Seismic Assessment and retrofit design We can help with any structural or civil engineering challenge and are happy to consult with you about your specific project over the phone. We work efficiently with a focus on professional results and customer satisfaction.

I would use someone else for your structural engineering needs. For our repair project I had to use…read morethem due to timing and referrals, but kept them as a sub-con due to difficulties in getting responses to questions and follow-ups. The work they provided wasn't anything special either, and had some inexplicable delays and unexpected additional costs. Find someone easier to work and communicate with - that wasn't Robb. I never got the requested ongoing planned/actual updates although they charge time and material without any limits. There was no proactive schedule communication. Never got any response when trying to leverage the original drawings for additional benefits. I did get a lot of out of office messages from Rob though.. *shrug*

We used Dibble for a $100,000 condominium driveway repair project. They're pricing was clear and…read moreconsistent. They remained extremely responsive throughout the project even when hurdles presented themselves. They answered questions thoroughly and helped guide us through the process. We are pleased with their work and final results.

We cannot say enough good things about the help and care Ernst Vigil gave us from the start of our…read morecrawl space project to the end. He returned our calls and emails promptly and helped guide us each step of the way. He went above and beyond when a problem arouse to find local help to quickly come out to help address and fix the problem. Mathew from Puget Sound Water Rescue one of the local company is a good company to have on call. And your team members from Georgia were outstanding. We have several neighbors who have watched the care and quality we received with ground works and have said they will be the first company they will call when they are ready to have work done on their homes. Thank you, Ernst and the rest of your team for treating us like you would a member of your own family. It has been a pleasure working with you. Cindy and Alan D.

So far so great! First impressions mean a lot. Everything from the knowledge and respect of the…read morephone consultant to the expertise and personable manner of the inspector makes me feel confident that I made the right choice in calling Groundworks SeaTac. Everything was carefully explained and all of my options were made clear. Good start!