Outstanding process done professionally. The entire structural repair project to our house was…read morewell organized, clearly explained, and promptly executed to our satisfaction. We especially appreciate Jose and his hardworking crew for their careful and neat work. There is no doubt we would choose them again if needed.

I had some concerning signs of settling and wanted a professional opinion. The first first…read morefoundation specialist I called gave me a ridiculous quote and was very pushy. Upon calling DESKA, I was put on the line with a real human and had an appointment for the very next day. Len came out and gave me an honest assessment and put away many of my fears regarding my foundation issues. They also informed me what to look for when identifying serious issues. 100% recommending and using DESKA moving forward.

We were purchasing a home and during the inspection a very expensive structural issue was…read morediscovered. The seller agreed to fix and hire a licensed contractor for the repairs. 6 Days before closing the seller's contractor performs the repairs. I arrive at the job site 90 minutes after scheduled start to review the progress and no one is at the site. To my surprised, there are a few cosmetic repairs to hide the damage and other locations no work was even performed. I took pictures, a video and contacted my agent to ask what's going on. Late that evening I'm informed the seller and their contractor are saying all repairs are complete. 5 Days before closing, I'm scrambling for an experienced and licensed structural engineer to review the work performed and advise if repairs resolved structural issue. After spending half a day googling, researching reviews and calling engineers, I come across Bob. Bob was already booked out till mid afternoon Friday (We are closing Monday). So I schedule an appointment. Thursday morning, I reach out to Bob to see to see if there was anyway possible, if he could squeeze us in today. Lucky for us he had a cancellation and was able to make it out early afternoon. Bob arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule and had a very professional demeanor. Our agent and the sellers agent was on-site while Bob performed the inspection and handled the bombardment of questions from the seller agent like an experienced pro. Bob quickly assessed that the repairs were cosmetic and did not resolve the structural issue. He was able to communicate in common language what was needed to properly repair the problem and provided a written report a couple days later. From start to finish our experience with Bob has been fantastic and would highly recommend. FYI: The bids coming from qualified contractors to repair the structural problems are exceeding 20k. Thank you Bob for saving us from a nightmare.

From the owner: Structural Engineering Professionals You Can Rely On R…read moreWalter Engineering, LLC is the team to turn to when it comes to dependable and cost-effective structural engineering solutions. We offer our services to clients in Northern Virginia.

My wife and I were very impressed with Yousef Ghaffari. We had recently purchased a new home and…read moreneeded a structural engineer to asses some flooring issues that may have been caused by structural issues. We contacted Mr. Ghaffari. He was easy to get hold of, showed up on time, was detail-oriented, was very gracious with his time, and took his time to address our concerns. He saved us thousands of dollars in un-needed repairs that were recommended by scrupulous contractors. I would highly recommend YFG and Mr. Ghaffari's services.

From the owner: As an engineering consulting company, we are well versed with all types of building structures and…read moreprocesses as we provide services ranging from commercial, residential, and industrial building plans and structures ranging from any size and design.

I called Kemp about home, termite, and radon inspections for a single family home that I was…read morepurchasing. Greg (owner) was the one who answered and had me scheduled for the above services the very next day. Greg himself was the one who came out for the inspection. He was very thorough with his inspections and went over some general maintenance recommendations for items that were not an issue for the inspection but are important for the longevity of the home. He was always willing to answer my questions with advice and was not afraid to admit where I should consult a different expert. Most importantly, he did not try and sell me on any of his other services even when I asked if he would recommend taking further action on the home. He commented that it was self-serving and did not want to make a quick dollar that way. I would use Kemp Home Inspections again without a hesitation.

As a homeowner. I often run into listing agents, and insurance brokers. However, I rarely run into…read morea structural engineer and home inspection agent. I would not know what to expect if I meet a structural engineer and home inspection agent. I needed an engineer to evaluate my home. I reached out to Kemp Home Inspections. Mr. Kemp showed with panache!! And communicated well with me. He took time to explain to me what was going on with my roof and what can be done to mitigate the situation. He had to come to my house the next day. He was on time (8am) and showed up in style. It was a good working experience. He is very knowledgeable. Friendly and has great taste in antique cars. I was impressed with his professionalism, depth of knowledge and personal engagement. What should you expect when you book Kemp Home Inspections? Great service with style!!!

Bitarchitects was so easy to work with! Responded to my Request a Quote for a structural…read moreengineering assessment in a matter of a hour and got things scheduled quickly afterwards. They completed a full scan and photographing of the property to provide the best quality report. The engineer was super knowledgeable and happy to explain any issues he noticed while working through the assessment. I then met with staff to discuss the report and answer any remaining questions. And all in 1 1/2 weeks from start to finish! Highly recommend them for any future projects!

Editing to add actual dates to the events described…read more I will update this rating if we ever get our final report, but the bottom line is we've been waiting close to eight weeks now to get a diagnosis and recommendation on how to resolve the front room of our house, which is apparently breaking off the rest of the house. Longer story: I was excited to work with Bitarchitects - they have great reviews, I appreciate that they are woman-owned, and in our initial conversations, they were so responsive and confident that they had all the necessary in-house expertise to figure out what was happening in the house we just bought. The structural engineer seemed great during the inspection on 9 July - spent lots of time at the house, took all the measurements, answered all my questions. We chatted about the fact that there is this crawl space under the front room that doesn't have an access panel, so you can't get underneath to inspect the stem walls. He told me he would have the report to me in a week. Six weeks later (18 August), we got the report. And the report said. . .we can't diagnose the problem without access to the crawl space under the front room. So question the first - WHY would that conclusion take six weeks? When it was known at the time of their visit? (It was actually known before that - the home inspector had included it in his report, which we had sent Bitarchitects in advance of their visit.) But okay, they said they could send someone out to create an access door to the crawl space, take some pictures, and then we would get a completed report. So that happened a week ago (28 August), and we've heard nothing. Almost eight weeks now since the inspection, meanwhile there are new cracks appearing in the floors and walls. Communication overall has been extremely frustrating. While assuring us that the (first) report was imminent, I was told several times "don't worry, your house is not falling down, you're not in danger." Which is great of course, but doesn't remotely address our concerns. I get answers to maybe 50% of the questions I ask (fairly reasonable questions, like "will cutting a door in our foundation create structural instability down the road?"), if fact, the only time they respond quickly is when they are asking for payment. I am so so disappointed and frustrated at this point, I don't even know what to do.

Came out when they say they will and provided report of findings, recommendations, and overall…read moreguidance on areas of concerns.

Friendly, courteous, and overall a great person! Had a wonderful walkthrough of my home, and he…read moreeven pointed out a few minor structural things that I would have never noticed in a million years. Now I have a nice list of preventative tasks to do on my house that will give me piece of mind after they get completed.

I had Mr. Syed look at a sagging porch on a house I was considering buying. He was easy to schedule…read morewith, and did a walk through of the whole house basement and exterior. He pointed out other factors, good and bad on the house, and got his report to me quickly. His assessment gave me a much better idea of what I was looking at for repairs. I highly recommend him!

After a home inspection insinuated potential structural issues, I called 13 different structural…read moreengineers and Syed was the first one to answer the phone. He listened, asked very good questions and then knowing the time constraint I was under offered to meet me at the home two hours later. He knew immediately what needed to be done and with a good sense of humor took the opportunity to teach me about what to look for and various ways to repair the issues. He's been in the business for 35 years and is not only a kind person but is incredibly competent. Thank you for saving the day, Syed! I appreciate you so much.

We've continued working with Triple J Consulting and their crew over the past several months on a…read morenumber of projects, including our master bathroom and closet (plumbing, tile install, shower, tub, vanity, drywall, framing, etc.) , family room media wall (arches & fireplace & framing), staircase renovations (restain, painting, baluster install), as well as several smaller projects such as a custom range hood installation and vanity/plumbing hookups. The photos speak for themselves--and I promise the bathroom is even more beautiful in person! It has truly been a pleasure working with Azzam and his crew. Azzam is extremely fair and reasonable with his pricing, and most importantly, he always comes through for us. He genuinely cares about getting the job done right and making sure you're happy with the finished product. I've worked with multiple contractors over the past year on all different types of projects as part of our entire home renovation, and I've enjoyed working with Azzam and Triple J Consulting the most. I really appreciate the pride he takes in his work, the value he provides, and the effort he puts into making sure his clients are genuinely happy with the end result.

Triple J provided us with an assessment of some concerning-looking structural-engineering issues in…read morea townhouse we were considering buying. The owner, Azzam, was great: Highly knowledgeable, very informative, clearly experienced, and balanced in his evaluations of things that were of concern, versus those that weren't. He gave us some valuable recommendations for things to do to double-check going forward that a foundation crack is not a posing a structural risk. In a room that had some unevenness to it that looked like the building could be sagging, he could see that, no, there was a small bulge in the floor due to uneven support beneath it when it was installed. We called with a follow-up question relating to something unexpected a contractor was doing, and he gave us an incredibly helpful second opinion. It was great dealing with him, he was highly professional, and we'd strongly recommend him.

The team was great in resolving a plumbing issue within our house in a timely manner and with truly…read moreprofessional work. After seeing the hole that had to be cut in the ceiling, I was concerned about how the patch would look but I'm amazed with how it turned out.

I highly recommend Soil and Structure Consulting! As a Realtor, I've had the opportunity to work…read morewith them on multiple occasions, and I've always been impressed with their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. They are knowledgeable, thorough, and take the time to explain their findings clearly, which makes the process much easier. I especially appreciate their reliability and commitment to providing honest, detailed assessments.I prefer working with professionals I can trust and confidently recommend to my clients, and Soil and Structure Consulting is definitely one of them. Highly recommended!