Amazing customer service! I recently needed to replace a fence that was in disrepair that ran from the side of my garage down part of my driveway. I looked up my parcel from the county assessor's website which showed my lot as a rectangle. However, the fence line behind my garage extends into my neighbors yard by a foot or two, my neighbor uses the side of my garage as his backyard property line and from the street view his property line actually went almost a foot into my garage. After a minor dispute with my neighbor over where the line truly was curiosity got the best of me and I turned to Yelp for reviews and request estimates on surveying my property. Andrew was prompt in his response and beyond helpful. As it turned out I gained about a 2 foot wide path from the side walk to meet up with the back fence. Total piece of mind. Can not thank Andrew and his team enough! Highly recommend Element Engineering!! read more

So Andrew is the real deal!! This is the only time I've said this on Yelp but I wish I could give him more than 5 stars! He has the educational background to run any necessary calculations but what really sets him apart from many others is his hands-on experience. I recently bought my first home and it's a fixer-upper. We wanted to take down 2 walls so he came out to our place and poked around in the attic and informed us which of the two walls was load bearing (the designer who we asked to come out before him told us wrong crucial info... this is why you hire a trustworthy engineer lol). During his first inspection Andrew was able to provide us with a ball-park quote as well as the reassurance that we could take the wall down ourselves with his help. Keep in mind that NONE of the other contractors/designers I spoke with would give us even a ballpark estimate for the job so this in of itself was invaluable information. Within 3 hours of leaving Andrew had a calculation/design package sent to my email that included the exact lumber/brackets I needed to order as well as where to get a good deal on them. On top of that he agreed to come back and help us actually do the construction! He told us he wouldn't expect us to pay him just to sit there and guide us through it all but that he would actually work with us. Well, that was an understatement because the dude is like The Energizer Bunny!! From the moment he pulled up to my house he was working incredibly hard even though we were paying him hourly and we had the reinforcement up, wall down, and everything cleaned up in about 3.5 hours! If it was not for Andrew we would have had to put off taking the wall down for a couple years because we would not have been able to afford it if we had to hire contractors. We are so fortunate to have found him because taking this wall down COMPLETELY changes the feel of our home and is exactly what we were planning to do when we bought it. If you need a reliable, professional, honest, passionate, friendly, hardworking, VERY fairly priced, engineer with practical experience look no further. Seriously, he's a gem. Oh, one last note, if you have any questions about what you can do yourself he's very honest in telling you what/how to do things and what it's actually worth hiring someone for. read more

I left a voicemail for Andrew at 6:30pm last night, letting him know I needed a structural engineer to come do an inspection for a manufactured home in Sacramento. I have the home listed as a realtor and the buyer's lender required the inspection be done. I had the report at 11pm the same night!!! He had finished the inspection he was doing and was able to go out to the home the same night- talk about efficient service!! I was able to forward the report to the lender this morning- I'm super impressed!! read more

About 3 years ago I purchased a home that had severe structural foundation problems that were not disclosed. After living in the home for a year I started to notice cracks opening in the walls all over the home, doors not closing, and sloping floors. I knew then I had been sold a lemon. I knew the first step was to get a professional engineer out to do an evaluation. Andrew came out and was professional, honest, and quickly noticed all the problems I saw. My ex-friend, that was also my agent was there, and Andrew pointed out to him that my house should have not closed escrow and the signs of severe structural problems were clearly there at the time I bought the home. Andrews report was critical evidence for me after I contacted an attorney. I eventually was able to get a settlement for some of the repairs to the foundation, but without Andrews evaluation I would have not been able to argue my home had foundation problems before I bought the home, and there were signs of patch work. I would recommend Andrew again. When I buy a home again I will call Andrew before I close escrow to come out and take a look. read more

Andrew did an outstanding job. In summary, he was responsive, prompt, courteous, and thorough. With a house filled with two adults, a newborn, four grandparents, and two dogs, my wife and I wanted to ensure that we were safe and secure in our newly-purchased home; we wanted to know confidently that a worsening crack in a ceiling wasn't a sign of a house on the verge of collapse; we wanted to know we could let our son nap, play, and grow in the house we intended to make a part of his earliest memories. Andrew did all of that. He offered diagnoses, advice, and plans; he offered answers and assurances. Most impressively, he provided simple, straight-forward explanations of complex structural and soil mechanics. We strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a structural engineer in the greater Sacramento region. We shall certainly hold onto his business card, for his work was worth every spent dollar and minute. read more

I work for a local plumbing company. We had a large project come up that required engineering plans to be drawn up for a local water agency so we contacted Andrew H. He was very pleasant to work with and very responsive. Each time we called him he was right there to address our needs. The plans were done quickly and even the water agency commented on the quality of them. Our company is extremely pleased with the outcome of our project. We would definitely use Andrew again and highly recommend Element Engineering. When you need the job done quickly and efficiently, this is who you want to call! read more

It's never good when you find a crack in your foundation. There are many steps you have to take to ensure the integrity of the structure and, more importantly, safety of the people in your home. This difficult process is made much easier when you hire a professional engineer like Andrew from Element Engineering. Andrew was extremely professional. He worked well with my schedule and even came after hours to perform an inspection when I couldn't make it earlier. His inspection was very thorough and he provided us with an excellent report in a very short amount of time. I was very pleased with how hard he works and he did it all with a smile on his face. Needless to say, I was very impressed with him and would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

This is my experience with this company. Per my contractor, Andrew was non responsive to the Citys request for additional changes in calculations in June, July, and all of August due to stress from a big job he was working on already, in addition to a prepaid 3 week vacation. My project was delayed approximately from June 27 until a response Sept. 4 finally. I have only my contractors word to go on. My contractor told me "do not contact him." So I am not sure if it was actually Andrew. But because of this, I would not recommend Element Engineering. read more

Andrew responded to a message I sent at 10:30 pm. He heard my story, and made an appointment slot late in the evening for me the very next day. He drove far out of his way to help out with a structural inspection I needed to close escrow with the bank. He's one of the rare breed of hard workers that strive to give their customers exactly what they want. Saved in my phone for later emergencies! read more

Sent a message through Yelp on Monday and received a response within minutes and made appointment for following day. Andrew was prompt, courteous and allayed my fears over some cracks in interior walls/ceilings and outside perimeter of my 66 year old house. Was kind enough to do a quick fix on my crawlspace door also. Answered any questions I had and assured me my house was well built and holding up nicely. Just needed cosmetic fixes. read more

I couldn't say enough "Thank you" to Andrew. I would give him 10 if Yelp has it. Have a rental property at Elk Grove where soil settlement is known issue in that area. Had the property for few years and I didn't realize cracks on slab concrete foundation all through the dwelling until tenant moving out. A foundation repair rep came to inspect the house and quoted for ten thousands of dollars to repair the cracks and foundation. Found Andrew, Element Engineer, from Yelp who worked with my busy schedule to meet with in a Sunday evening and constantly updating his ETA. After his inspection, he explained the cause of the cracks and how to mitigate the deficiencies as well. He even gave a written report which giving me a solid guaranty of his work. I definitely recommend Andrew to anybody who needs foundation inspection. Andrew saves me thousands of $$$ and give me a piece of mind. Sam read more

I suspected my home have been sinking a bit. My real estate agent recommended him, I called him and he was able to come over the same day. He's very nice and knowledge/straightforward. He pinpointed my issue in matter of minutes. I paid him cash for the inspection; he came back and said I gave him a bit too much/returned the change. I was floored by his honesty. Thank you! Look forward to work with Andrew and would recommend him to anybody else. read more

Andrew is a true professional and deserves every perfect rating on Yelp! We had concerns about the structure of our house because of two ceiling cracks and cracks along the windows and on the concrete. Andrew was able to make an apt the day of and was super responsive by email and text. He arrived promptly at his scheduled apt time and gave us detailed explanation of what our situation was. He even went the extra mile to show us how to fix a minor issue with the pavement. He was able to deliver a well written report in less than 24 hours. We highly recommend Element Engineers! read more

Andrew was quick to respond and answer all of my questions. Not only did he offer a next day appointment, which was fast, he got in touch with me later in the day and said he could squeeze me in THAT day! He offered sound advice and I will definitely use him again! read more

We noticed a crack in our foundation and called several services to evaluate it, and had difficulty getting them to answer their phone or actually schedule the work. In contrast, element engineering was very responsive, offered us an after-hours inspection on short notice at a discount, and performed a very thoughtful and thorough inspection. He generated an excellent report and has followed up with us after completing the job to ensure we remain happy. While I hope to never need a structural engineer again, I would not hesitate to call him again or to recommend him to others. read more

I would never use an structural engineer I don't TRUST.... unfortunately, Andrew is not trustworthy and completely lied to us. I contacted Andrew and he was very quick to respond, provide a quote, and make an appointment to come out the next day. He spent a good amount of time going over our project in detail and discussed the specifics of the project and we agreed upon 1) process 2) scope 3) price 4) timeframe. I took detailed notes and before he left we, again, went over everything we had discussed making sure we were on the same page. My wife and I even took very detailed took notes. Before he left, my wife and I told him that we had to confirm our design (which bifold doors we would be putting in) so there wouldn't be any changes. He agreed and said to just let him know when we were ready and there would be a "2 week countdown" for him to finish. Well, we contacted him a couple weeks later and everything he said COMPLETELY changed to the point where I actually asked him if he was confused as to which property we were talking about. He literally decided he would change the process, pre-requisites, scope as well as completely make up what he told us. Basically, he was trying to come up with excuses to not do the job for what he quoted. Eventually, in our email exchange, he eventually fessed up to basically lying. However, I don't know why anyone would trust calculations and risk the safety of their family to someone that isn't trustworthy in how they conduct business. **UPDATE** You absolutely LIED, it was not a "miscommunication." I even have the email chain in which you admit to it. You first said your quote didn't include the main part of the engineering even though my initial request included it and that is what we discussed 90% of the time while you were at my house. Then you completely changed the requisites for the project (basically, so you didn't have to do as much work). You eventually admitted it was because you got busy and didn't have time for the project but that does not mean you did not LIE repeatedly before admitting to it. read more

Andrew is very professional and intelligent. He answered all of our phone calls, emails, and questions in a timely manner. We are in the process of buying a new home that needs an addition and some retro permitting. He met us at the property, went over in detail the concerns he had and the solutions to many of those problems. He has been so helpful and we are so thankful he is willing to take on some of these very complicated projects with us! read more

I contacted Andrew at Element Engineering about some cracks I found in my office floor while doing some mold remediation. Finding cracks in your floor and a matching crack on the outside foundation can freak a person out, so I wanted to know if I needed an inspection. He replied within a few minutes and asked me to text him some photos. Eventually he said it didn't look serious and that was that. A less-reputable person would say "yeah, let me come out and inspect it (for a few hundred bucks)". Thanks Andrew! read more

Contacted Andrew over Yelp to have him come out and inspect my home. He responded to my inquiry over Yelp within a few minutes, asked me a few basic questions, quoted me a price, and set my appointment all within the span of an hour. He was promptly on time, inspected my areas of concern, answered all my questions, and provided me with an authoritative report on his findings in the most courteous and professional manner. I'd recommend Andrew without hesitation for anyone in need of a Structural Engineer. read more

I called with a concern about a crack in the ceiling. Andrew came out the same day and diagnosed the issue. We appreciate that he took the time to do a thorough job, including fixing an unrelated issue in our attic. He gave us advice on how to fix the problem ourselves! Thanks! read more

Andrew just left my home and left me with the gift of peace of mind. Friendly, knowledgeable, and was able to answer all my questions - I couldn't ask for more. I now know what my home's concerns are and what to look out for in the future. If you are concerned about your foundation or cracks in your wall - stop the guesswork and shoot Andrew an email. You will be glad you did. read more

We hired Andrew for a detailed structural engineering report for our condo purchase. He was very responsive (especially via text to keep us up to date and giving sound advice before and after the inspection took place) and send us a detailed report. We would not have purchased the condo without his sound advice. His professional fee was also much more reasonable than other engineers we interviewed. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommended read more

We were in the process of selling our home, which has a detached shop with an apartment above when a crack in our shop floor drew attention of potential buyers. They brought an inspector in who brought an "engineer" in who proceeded to tell everyone that the crack was a serious problem with the foundation. Soil samples were needed, footings would need to be replaced, the shop was likely not permitted based on what he observed and we would be looking at an estimated $30 to $50k in repairs. Stress? No not at all. Buyers love hearing that kind of thing when they think they found their dream home and sellers are always looking to sink $50k in to a house they are selling. Before our sellers could walk away and before I could finish dialing the suicide helpline my Realtor, D'Lee Daleo suggested calling Andrew at Element Engineering. Andrew asked a few questions and I was already feeling better. He took a look at our situation and was able to provide a letter stating that the shop and apartment were structurally sound. We were also able to provide permits for the shop and apartment. Turns out that the "engineer" was not an engineer but an employee of a company where engineers work. I guess since he hung out with engineers he thought he was qualified to speak as one. Not only did Andrew provide the letter that Satisfied our buyers, he answered their questions when they called him. Thanks to Andrew everyone is satisfied and our deal is going through. read more

As a first time home buyer I had concerns regarding a horizontal crack on a wall for a home I am currently in escrow. Frantically searching for structural inspectors on yelp, I came across Element engineering and emailed Andrew Hammond, and he replied to my e-mail almost immediately. After explaining the situation, I asked for a quote and Andrew provided his honest feedback and assured me the concern in question was a normal condition and that having the inspection done would be a waste of my money. I commend Andrew's honesty and work ethic for providing honest feedback, because he could have easily scheduled me for an inspection. Thank you Andrew for your professionalism, and if needed in the future I will make sure to do business with your firm. I highly recommend, Andrew at Element Engineering. read more

While helping a home buyer, the home inspection showed some potential foundation issues. After consulting with a foundation repair contractor I reached out to Andrew. He was responsive, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. Andrew and the contractor worked together to get a game plan and advise on the best course of action. With the help of Andrew, my buyer was given all of the information and saved himself a huge headache (as well as a lot of money)! I'll definitely recommend Andrew to future clients. read more

I can't say enough good things about Andrew. I am selling my house and the home inspector was concerned about some cracks in the walls. I needed to get a structural engineer to assess the cracks ASAP. Andrew returned my call within an hour, even though it was late and after work hours. Andrew's schedule was booked for the week, but he managed to squeeze an inspection in for me within a few days. Andrew is very professional and thorough. His report was written that night. I highly recommend Andrew's skill, expertise and professionalism. read more

Andrew Hammond who owns Element Engineering is professional, hard working, very responsive and a real good guy. We consulted with him and have the highest praise for his knowledge and professionalism. I recommend him highly. read more

We fell in love with the location of a lakefront lot but were reluctant to pull the trigger because it was covered with boulders and we didn't know if building would be economically feasible. The survey firm led us to Andrew who did a site inspection and answered all my questions - and I ask a lot of questions. He provided us with a detailed professional report, it turns out that these boulders are a good thing! Andrew's input was the determining factor, we sign papers Friday! read more

Andrew was quick to respond! High professionalism and cares about customer inquiries. He provided valuable information! He provided the report we needed in a timely manner. I would give him a 10 if I could! Highly recommend! Also, i found him on Yelp and read the previous reviews and agree with all of them. read more

Andrew responded to me right away for my concerns about the cracks in my house . He was very honest about what I needed to do and didn't try to sell me on extra work that was unneeded . He was very kind and honest . It's nice to see there is still honest people out there who don't try to take advantage of people in areas that they are more knowledgeable. Thanks again Andrew ! read more

I just had the pleasure of meeting Andrew today. He was awesome, not only was he able to squeeze me in on short notice (I am a realtor and this was for a transaction with a tight timeline) he was honest and not pushy at all. There were some foundation cracks that were possibly going to be an issue and he assured my buyer and gave some very practical advice on how she should proceed. He is my go to guy for any structural needs from this point further! read more

My wife and I recently purchased a home and needed some guidance on determining if our kitchen wall was load bearing. We contacted Andrew via email and he responded within 10 minutes and set an appointment to come take a look. He not only gave us the information we needed for the kitchen, but he walked around the rest of the house with us and told us of things to watch for, what he would fix first, and even gave us some tips on pricing and who he recommends for the work. As first time home owners with a bit of a project house, this was a huge help for us. Andrew was extremely knowledgable, friendly, and easy to communicate with via email, phone, and person. We highly recommend him to anyone who needs an expert opinion on their home. We'll definitely be using him in the future! Thanks Andrew! read more

Needed a structural engineer for some repair work to my moms house, Andrew responded quickly and was accommodating enough to meet me on a Saturday since that was the only day we could meet. He suggested a straight-forward fix, and sent me the plans quickly. His price was reasonable. He even recommended contractors which was a great help. He's a nice guy too! read more

Andrew is awesome!!! I called Andrew late Sunday evening and he returned my call the next day. This winter has been a very wet winter to say the least. I suspected that something was going on with the foundation and there were cracks in our stucco. He listened to all my concerns and was very thorough explaining to me what is normal and what to keep an eye on. He also explained to me the science behind the structural engineering of the house, the soil in our area and gave me great advice with the future of my house. I've had sleepless nights worrying and he gave me PEACE of mind. He is that trustworthy person you can count on to give you all the tools you need to make the right decisions. I would HIGHLY recommend Andrew! read more

I enjoyed working with Andrew. We hired Andrew to figure out a way to move an unsightly beam in the middle of the walk way into our family room of our Tahoe home. Everyone else we spoke to told us it would cost over $30,000 if it could be done and removing it would be a major problem. As I investigated the possibility of removing it I found Andrew on Yelp. Just from looking at pictures I texted him he could tell that it could be removed and he gave me an accurate cost. He visited the sight to follow up on the pictures I sent him. He drew up detailed plans for us to take to the fabricator. His fees were reasonable and he was quick to respond to any question I had. From start to finish he was a joy to work with. We actually never met face to face because I live several hours from the project. The cost of the entire project was under $8,000. I would use him again for any engineering project I would need. You can't ask for a better engineer to work with. read more

Wow, this man Andrew knows his stuff. He's as good as it gets if you want to hire someone to inspect your potential new home to have peace of mind when you sign on the dotted line. Andrew arrived early to my home and did a thorough inspection of the structure. He found a few structural issues in the attic which the seller promptly fixed. This is the lowdown, why hire an general inspector to tell you what you can observe and evaluate yourself? Hire Andrew, bona fide engineer who will inspect things a general inspector can't possibly evaluate bc they don't have the background. The cherry on top of the sundae is that he is also very nice and works hard to make sure the home is fit structurally. I would hire this man again or refer him to my friends and family in a heartbeat. He is worth every dollar he charges. Funny thing is he charges the same or even better than a general inspector. Some things he noticed and reported that a general inspector would not even know: 1. cracks in travertine floor, but whats important is that it was from normal shifting not a structural problem. 2. sellers planted tree to close to home so in future the rots may grow under house floor and damage travertine flooring. 3. AC HVAC system in attic clogged 4. Tree in front has roots that are infringing upon home. The sellers read report and fixed every single thing for us. It's bc Andrew's report was thorough and Andrew's credentials swayed the seller!!!! Thanks Andrew and see you again! read more

Andrew was kind enough to provide a great deal of information about the house we are looking into to buying over the phone for free. He was very detailed in his answers and it was obviously that he loves what he does. We didn't end up needing to hire Andrew for an actual inspection, but I appreciate how willing Andrew was to help us out. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew on a number of occasions. He has a very diverse background and is a real go getter. I would not hesitate to give me a shot at completing your project objetives. read more

andrew is awesome. friendly, knowledgeable and best of all local. we had him come over for a crack in our garage and he quickly assessed the situation within seconds, which we took with a sigh of relief. no structural damage to the house itself, only the unsightly crack in the garage. he explained every inch of the situation, gave relevant information about the history of cement of houses built in the 70's and stated everything can be fixed! he was called over specifically for the crack but took the time to look at any other possible issues with the house. you couldn't ask for a nicer person to answer home owner questions, he doesn't treat your question as common knowledge, rather he will talk to you to better make you understand, without jargon. please, if you need something fixed or looked at, call andrew. he is awesome. read more

Andrew came out and looked at the foundation of a house we are in escrow in. He was flexible in scheduling since we had to coordinate with sellers. Gave us insight and helped us finalize our decision. Thank you! read more