We are so happy to have found Andrew when we bought our new home. It was a new build, so we thought nothing could be wrong. At the advice of our real estate agent, we called Andrew to inspect the foundation and roof for structural integrity. Imagine our surprise when he found multiple serious mistakes in the structural supports for the home. Apparently, some subcontractors had cut a few beams to route their pipes and ducting. Luckily we were still in escrow and with the help of Andrew's detailed report, they fixed all the issues up to code. Don't wait until something goes wrong, call Andrew before you close on your home to give yourself some peace of mind, even with new builds! read more

Andrew provided a Structural Inspection of our property to evaluate concerns raised by a previous home inspection report, submitted by a realtor. Andrew did a complete and thorough investigation of the property and found no major problems. His professional evaluation and excellent report, put to rest any structural concerns we or potential buyers may have concerning the home. Andrew was Great to work with and was extremely knowledgeable! read more

Andrew is amazing. We called him with no appointment, and he came out the same day. He analyzed the problem, helped come up with a solution, and project moved forward that afternoon. I have never received such tremendous and professional service on such a short time frame. Truly unbelievable. I simply can't speak highly enough of him, and he'll be the only call I ever make should I be in need of a structural engineer again. Do yourselves a favor and call Andrew first. read more

We could not be happier about our good fortune to find Andrew. We had some structural concerns come up during a home inspection. Not only is Andrew incredibly knowledgable, he is also very prompt at returning calls and worked with our tight schedule. He addressed all of our questions and concerns and put out a very high quality product. We highly recommend Element Engineering! read more

Andrew is incredible. I didn't realize until the last minute that I needed structural engineering for a barn I was building (dumb, I know!) and I suddenly needed full engineering in about a week, which everyone else said was impossible. Andrew worked through the weekend and pulled an all nighter before my deadline to get it done. SUPER impressed and would use him again anytime we need structural. THANK YOU, ANDREW!!! read more

I needed an engineer to evaluate some structural issues with my home and I contacted Element Engineering. Andrew was absolutely wonderful and accommodated my schedule. After a thorough review of the issues Andrew provided me with a workable plan that wasn't as daunting and costly as I had feared. Andrew has been a huge support throughout this entire project. He is the most professional and customer oriented engineer I have met, I would recommend Element to anyone that needs an engineer. read more

Another great experience with Andrew. After a late-night Googling session sent us into a panic over slanted floors in a home we're purchasing we emailed Andrew and heard back by 8 a.m. the next day (which was a Sunday). He offered to come out that day. He arrived early and had already viewed the problem with our agent by the time we arrived. He did a great job of explaining the issues to us and noting potential solutions and prepared a report for us within a day. We will definitely use him during renovations of the home and would recommend him to anyone else looking for engineering services. read more

We were looking for a engineer to help us determine what structural issues were involved in removing a wall for a kitchen remodel. Andrew responded to my request within minutes and was out looking at our house the next day. His price was more than fair and his solution was simple and elegant. When we needed some extra help with some documents for the permit process he responded immediately and got us more than what we requested in less than 24 hours. Really unbelievable response time and attention to detail. He's also a super friendly guy who can explain complicated engineering concepts to a lay person like myself. I would highly recommend Andrew without reservation. read more

Before I found Andrew Hammond, I looked for the company to evaluate and fix the tile cracks on the floor of my house. I received an estimate for more than $70,000 from them. I had a feeling that something is not right, because the company that evaluates my problems are interesting in selling their services, not to help me to find the good solution. Searching and reading many suggestions for similar problems, I understood that I need the independent evaluation of my house. This is when I saw the name of Andrew and arranged the appointment with him. Andrew is a California Registered Professional Engineer. He agreed to meet with my husband and me on Saturday. He did all measurements, examined the cracks, and explained to us the geology structure in our city. He concluded that our house does not have Structural damage, that we are safe to live here for another 60 to 70 years, we do not need to have any expensive repair, just some cosmetic fixes. He also sent us a report of his findings with Register Professional Engineer stamp on it. I would recommend Andrew Hammond and his Element Engineering Company to anyone who need to make a decision about major fix and remodeling of the house. His professional services are excellent and hard to overestimate. read more

As someone who takes online reviews with a grain of salt, I was quite impressed with Andrew's previous reviews. I was even more impressed that he lived up to all of those high expectations! He responded to our request for a home structural inspection quickly and scheduled an appointment right away. His inspection was thorough and professional, and he turned around the written report within a day. But beyond thoroughness, Andrew impressed us with how well he handled the many questions we had as first time buyers. He was willing to help us think through what work is needed, as well as what the possibilities were for wish-list improvements. His knowledge of the area's homes went beyond the structural engineering, having a good grasp of all of the homes systems. And on top of all that, friendly as could be. This is the exact professional you want on your side when weighing a decision as important as a home purchase. Extremely highly recommended! read more

If there were an option for 6 stars, Andrew would get it! I hired Andrew during renovations on a newly purchased home. I had a wall that I wanted to remove which divided the living room and kitchen. I had no idea if it was a load bearing wall or not, and decided to contact a structural engineer. Searching Yelp for a "Structural Engineer" isn't as easy as looking for a good place to eat. I came across Element Engineering and decided to send Andrew an email. Andrew was very quick to reply and answered all of my questions. We agreed upon a price (which was extremely reasonable) and Andrew showed up the next morning, right on time! This was very beneficial for me, as the drive to me from his location was at least an hour. Andrew got right to work, inspected the structure in question and verified the wall was, in fact, not load bearing. Andrew took the time to explain to me all of my options in regards to how to go about removing the wall safely. Andrew was very detailed and thorough, explaining the reasoning behind why it's not a load bearing wall, my options in case the ceiling does in fact deflect, and how to reinforce my truss if need be. Andrew wrote up a very nice and detailed inspection letter about his findings during the inspection, and sent it to me that very same day. If I ever need to call another engineer, it will be him. Thanks again Andrew! read more

I don't take the time to write reviews. Ever. But, the quality of service provided by Andrew prompts me to write a review now. Andrew was responsive. He replied to my request for a quote within hours and he scheduled a structural home inspection within 2 days - at 7:00 PM. He arrived on time and listened as I explained the story of my cracking ceiling (repaired 3 times over the 15 years I've lived in the house) and settling house. Several months ago, I received a "diagnosis" and a $35,000-$45,000 quote from a foundation repair company to stop my foundation from settling. Really?!! I have been worried sick ever since. Andrew was knowledgable. He took the time to explain facts about the soil, the process used by the builder of the home, and how my house floor plan contributes to the cracking. Most importantly, he reassured me that my house is structurally sound and the problem is cosmetic!! He efficiently made measurements and did a visual inspection. Then we discussed options for a fix that sounds very promising and far less expensive then "fixing" the foundation. He even gave me 3 names of trusted contractors who can do the work and offered to consult with them on-site (at no charge) to show them exactly what needs to be done. He was pleasant, personable, engaged, efficient and clearly enjoys his job. What a relief to have a professional assessment that I can trust! I highly recommend Andrew. read more