Elite Renvations

(3 reviews)

Jim was absolutely fantastic! I recently bought a house and was noticing uneven flooring, loose…read morebaseboards, window gaps, etc. Basically, I was freaking out. I had Jim come out, and he looked at literally everything I asked him to, was so thorough and explained everything. He left me feeling so much better. Best $450 I ever spent!

I found Jim through Yelp while super stressed about some aspects of my home. He was responsive and…read morewas able to come out quickly to do an inspection. Jim was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He took his time reviewing every single thing that I had on my list. He never once scoffed or brushed off even the tiniest of drywall cracks or nail pops that I was nervous about. I shared with him I was a first time home owner and he even offered some tips on how to repair some of the unsightly cracks or poor workmanship that I was asking him to review. He helped me understand some of the specifics of how the home was built, clearly outlined what was normal, and things I can watch out for in the future that would elicit more concern. I found his price to be extremely fair for his expertise, and I appreciated that he had a separate, optional price for a written report, so for those like myself that didn't end up needing to do any remediations, I didn't end up paying for that additional service. I highly recommend Jim to help stomp out things that are making you toss and turn at night like me, and to be used during the inspection process for a new home. Thank you, Jim!

Viking Engineers

(3 reviews)

Very professional and reliable structural engineer to work with. Good pricing as well.read more

Mark was very prompt in responding to my request. He is knowledgeable about residential…read moreconstruction and came up with some out of the box ways to deal with load bearing points for manufactured wood roof trusses. Thanks to Mark the project is moving forward. I will call on Mark for future structural challenges. Dennis Gehman, Master Certified Remodeler Gehman Design Remodeling

Leake Engineering

4.4

(17 reviews)

We greatly appreciated that Ryan was available on very short notice to conduct a structural…read moreinspection on a Philadelphia rowhome. He performed a careful inspection (providing useful instruction as he inspected the house) and timely produced a thorough, balanced, and informative report that was invaluable to us. We are grateful for his expert work!

Alex has been crucial in our inspection period on the home we're looking to purchase. He and his…read moreemployee, John, thoroughly evaluated the property and weren't afraid to get into tight crawl spaces to ensure they had the full picture. He provided a quick turnaround for the report after I let him know that we were under a time crunch for the inspection period. He took our calls when we needed clarity and even spoke with the seller's contractor to let them know what needs to get done to meet the demands of the report. Not only did this all provide peace of mind, but the process has also saved us tens of thousands of dollars and potentially a disastrous safety issue. I can't recommend Alex enough if you need a professional engineer.

Structural Engineering, Design & Construction

Wonderful crew, great timing and most of all: Fair prices. 10/10 for me. Definitely satisfiedread more

Michael came out to give us a estimate after we had a home inspection with a lot of possible…read moreconcerns with our foundation. He didn't charge us anything either. He was very pleasant, professional, & willing to work with us. We look forward to using him when we get the work done & definitely recommend that you contact him if you're having any structural concerns.

Arthur Chew Consulting

(8 reviews)

Bulkhead Inspection; Design/Repair ... If you are in need of a Bulkhead Engineer in New Jersey look…read moreno further.... Art is First Rate.. Professional ; Extremely Knowledgeable and Honest ! I'm in my late 70's and have employed Engineers in the Past but none have impressed me as much as Art ( Arthur Chew ) We are currently in the process of a Bulkhead Repair and thankfully chose Arthur on a recommendation . Literally ' Hit the Lottery ' with Mr. Chew ! That's the Bottom Line... Old Frank D.

Arthur helped us with pre-inspecting some foundation cracks that were present on a house we were…read morelooking to purchase. Arthur was extremely pleasant to deal with, and was very honest and responsive. I will definitely use him again on any further projects, and I highly recommend his service.

Axial Force Engineering & Inspection

(5 reviews)

I cannot recommend Joe enough! Not only was he extremely thorough, he was also friendly and kind…read morewhile answering all of our questions, even after the inspection was completed. My husband and I are first-time homebuyers, and we went into this feeling a little nervous. Joe really put us at ease! He explained what he was doing while inspecting the home, and we learned a lot just from watching him work. His report was also very detailed but easy to follow. Thanks to Joe, we feel really confident in our home purchase, and we are able to prioritize our upcoming repairs.

Joe was a life saver for our structural engineer inspection for a potential property we were going…read moreto buy. He was very approachable and clear with his explanations of what to look for in a property, and what danger signs consisted of. He ended up saving us hundreds of thousands of dollars in helping us avoid purchasing a property that would cost a fortune to repair and upkeep. If you are looking for a reliable structural engineer with clear explanations, Joe is your solution.

Penn Valley Engineering

3.0

(10 reviews)

Hired Penn Valley Engineering on March 23, 2026 for a structural engineering inspection and…read morenarrative report (SEN) at an agreed fee of $785. Inspection was completed March 26. Report was due within 5-7 business days per the written agreement. On March 28, I received Invoice #4534 dated 03/26/2026, showing a $0.00 balance due and stamped PAID -- Penn Valley's own invoice considered the account settled at $785. Buried in the invoice fine print was a "$50 charged for returned checks" -- the first mention of any such fee, appearing after the contract was formed and after the check was issued. When the check did not clear, Brad demanded $870 -- $785 plus $85 in fees. This contradicts his own invoice which states $50, not $85. Neither figure was disclosed in the original agreement. Pennsylvania law (18 Pa.C.S. § 4105) caps returned check fees at $50 and requires the fee to be conspicuously disclosed at the time the check is issued -- buried invoice fine print sent after the fact does not meet this standard. When I questioned the $85 fee, I was told "if I have to explain what is involved when this happens the price will go up." I paid $820 via Zelle on April 3 -- the full $785 plus $35 as a good-faith accommodation. As of May 4, 2026 -- 40 days after the inspection and 31 days after full payment -- no report has been delivered and no communication received. I paid promptly. I cooperated fully. I have received nothing.

When I first called Penn Valley Engineering, Brad was friendly and unrushed and asked lots of great…read morequestions, and took time to understand our concerns about the house we are looking to buy. At the actual inspection, Greg walked me through every detail of the structural issues of the house and the potential remedies, and even pointed out a couple of other things the general home inspector had missed. After the inspection, Brad called me right away to go over what we'd learned and make sure I understood what we needed to do with the information with regard to negotiating with the seller. Brad knew we were under a time crunch, so they both went above and beyond to get our report to us ASAP. I appreciate their time, their consideration, and their expertise and we'll be recommending them to others we know who are in similar situations. Thank you Brad & Greg! When I first called Penn Valley Engineering, Brad was friendly and unrushed and asked lots of great questions, and took time to understand our concerns about the house we are looking to buy. At the actual inspection, Greg walked me through every detail of the structural issues of the house and the potential remedies, and even pointed out a couple of other things the general home inspector had missed. After the inspection, Brad called me right away to go over what we'd learned and make sure I understood what we needed to do with the information with regard to negotiating with the seller. Brad knew we were under a time crunch, so they both went above and beyond to get our report to us ASAP. I appreciate their time, their consideration, and their expertise and we'll be recommending them to others we know who are in similar situations. Thank you Brad & Greg!

Halo Engineering

(2 reviews)

Lou promptly responded and came to inspect the exterior of a home we are trying to purchase,…read moredespite his busy schedule, since we were on a tight schedule. He charged a fair fee (much cheaper than other companies on yelp), provided thorough explanations, and certified a letter with his findings. In addition, he was incredibly nice and an absolute pleasure to meet. I highly recommend Lou!

We are first time home buyers purchasing a home from out of state. When our inspection report came…read moreback showing some cracks in the basement walls of the 17-year-old home we were planning to purchase, I contacted Halo Engineering for a professional opinion. Lou talked to me on the spot which was awesome because the other two SE companies I left messages with never even got back to me. Lou didn't want us to spend the money sending an engineer out if it wasn't necessary. He asked me to send him a copy of the inspection report so he could determine if a visit to the property was needed. I spoke to Lou the following day and learned we had nothing to really worry about-just typical settling. He spent 15 minutes on the phone with me answering all my questions and gave me and my husband peace of mind. And he didn't even ask me to write this review! He's a professional and a really nice guy therefore you should totally hire him.

FnE2 Consulting

(1 review)

Tree fallen on house damaging several areas. After initial phone conversation, he provided a quote…read moreand scheduled site visit. He performed inspection and took all the measurements and provided engineering report next day. Very professional. Will recommend him.

Doyle Roofing Company

Bottom line first: This is an A+++ company! Professional, friendly, and extremely competent work…read more I'd had a leak develop between the walls - water was coming underneath the baseboard. Three other "professional" roofing groups evaluated and the suggestions ranged from tearing down the wall and rebuilding, using caulk along the roof line, and another was rerouting a gutter. All first said "oh yeah, it's just a gutter cleaning" until I showed them that gutters weren't clogged and working just fine. The caulk guy was the most convincing, so I gave it a try - no change whatsoever. I was frustrated and losing hope. Moving on, I looked through Yelp for other roofers. I found one - Doyle, that for some reason stood out. I sent them a message and quickly received back a professional reply, asking when they could come out to evaluate. After some quick texts we set up a date. Afterwards I thought I should get more than one quote, so I used the Yelp "call for help" that sends out the request to (it seems) everyone in the world. [I will never use the Yelp random call for help thing again. I was text and phone bombed for three weeks after that. Not an exaggeration. Calls came in from all over the country - Texas, New York, Florida, Tennessee and more. I kept blocking numbers until it stopped - what a miserable experience! Even when I posted a public complaint one company just accelerated the calls and texts.] This is the first area Doyle stood out - that one initial contact via text (my preference) and some back and forth setting up the appointment. All done quickly and without being harassed. The polite professionalism and quick response put me right at ease. The owner, Sean, came onsite (on time and with text updates) and brought Tom, who did the evaluation. Tom was great - he explained in great detail the potential causes for the leak could be and pointed to an area where two sides came together. He said that a problem there was the most likely cause. He went up and looked around asked if I wanted to come up and see firsthand. I did and was blown away. He pointed to an area that clearly was suspect. The others had talked about everything but this area as the issue. Sean and Tom explained how they operate and what to expect (in clear detail). I had a few other requests unrelated to the leak and it was a quick "no problem, we can do that" and gave me a very reasonable price/estimate for it all on the spot. We arranged a convenient date. Sean send a contract electronically and I was able to sign remotely. Tom and another co-worker came on the date and time agreed on (a Sunday) actually a bit earlier than expected and immediately set up. Everything we agreed to was done. Tom kept me updated as to progress. Sean forwarded pictures on of the work that was completed - especially nice since some of the areas are impossible to see without climbing up to steep areas of the roof. Before they left Tom and his co-worker cleaned up everything - there was no mess or follow up I needed to do. All done with no surprises, no extra charges, and no BS. Several severe rainstorms later, not a leak, drip, or drop of water coming in. This truly was one of the best contractor experiences I've had. I only wish they did other home construction work!

TLDR roof wasn't done well, already have a hole after a few weeks, sticky tacky to the touch, not…read moreall parts of the roof were covered and have been promised will come back, but have never come back to fix it. Have a fiberglass roof that needed to be re-coated, reached out to multiple people on yelp, settled on Doyle roofing. Person responded quickly on yelp, came for a quick estimate and then scheduled a day to come, and did the roof. once we paid and later checked the roof are two days off dying and saw parts weren't completely covered, roof has remained sticky/tacky months later and holes are already starting to show. Was told we have a three year warranty but have not been able to get anyone to come back to actually fix the roof. Have been promised multiple times someone will come, but no one ever does.

Olga's Services

4.5

(135 reviews)

I had a wonderful experience with Olga's Cleaning Services and would absolutely recommend…read morethem--especially for older or historic homes that require extra care and attention to detail. From the start, Olga was quick to respond and easy to communicate with, which made scheduling seamless. The team arrived on time and immediately got to work, moving efficiently while still being incredibly thorough. They cleaned areas that are often skipped, including baseboards, trim, and hard-to-reach corners, and treated the home with real care. I also have a cat, so pet hair and stray litter can be a challenge, but they handled it without issue. Floors, corners, and high-traffic areas looked noticeably better, and the space felt truly clean--not just surface-level tidy. They worked steadily the entire time they were at my home. Olga actually called me with an updated quote after the team felt more time was needed to finish the job. Communication was appreciated and given the thorough effort and quality of their teamwork, pricing is fair. For anyone in Wilmington, DE, Olga's Cleaning Services is a fantastic choice. Professional, responsive, and extremely thorough--I'll definitely be using them again.

They are horrible! First, I felt like I was chasing the owner to book the service. Also, the…read morecompany did not perform a consultation to see how much work was required which they should have. They arrived the day of the cleaning with basic cleaning supplies needed to tidy up, not do a deep cleaning. They left abruptly without saying anything. Olga called me and stated that they did not feel comfortable doing the job and that the apartment was smelly, which was not true. She also admitted that it was going to be an 8-hour job. Yes, that's what I was paying you for! But don't turn it back on me like I was the problem, just say that your girls weren't prepared to do the job! I'm booking with a company that is more professional and has the guts to tell me why they can't do the job instead of just walking away! Never again!

Handygoose

4.5

(26 reviews)

We had a huge downpour through a sunroom playroom and needed an emergency response. Handygoose was…read moreimmediately responsive, set an appointment, kept the time, found a good reasonably priced solution, and implemented the fix. So happy with the service and I will definitely reach out to them for future handyman services.

This company provided us with multiple options, including a replacement door frame, repair of our…read moreexisting door frame, and came out to inspect the job site prior to providing pricing. They stated that they would need to see the property before they could provide pricing, which allowed me to feel comfortable with their estimations. Far too often, contractors would give "sweetheart pricing" and then do a "bait and switch" after they view the job site.

R & S Handyman Services

4.4

(40 reviews)

Mounted my 75 inch tv. Showed up on time and has very responsive communication…read more Really friendly and Knowledgeable

Ralph did a couple of jobs for me today, and I'm pleased with the outcome and the price was fair…read more He was very responsive at every step, worked hard all day, and adapted the plan as needed. The new light fixtures I asked to have installed were sticking out of the wall because the prior fixture box was not in all the way, and cement had been put around the box to cover it up. Instead of completing the installation of the new fixtures on the old poorly done box and having them stick out, we discussed it, and he suggested that he could chip out the cement, which was not a simple task, and replace the boxes with "half boxes" that I would need to purchase. In the end, he was able to put the original boxes back in properly and install the new lanterns flush with the wall. Looks really good!

Albo Moving

4.8

(96 reviews)

Alex, Abu and Eugene did an amazing job moving my daughters furniture from KofP to Harrisburg. Alex…read morecoordinated the initial details, and Abu and Eugene took it from there. They were both so professional and careful with our items and truly did an amazing job. HIGHLY recommend.

I am new to the Philadelphia area after relocating from LA in April. I was living with my parents…read morewhile looking for a job on the east coast. I finally got a job in NYC, so I had to move to Jersey City. Being new to the area, I didn't have any idea of the movers in the Philly area. After doing some checking on yelp and google reviews, I came across Albo moving. Their reviews were really good, and they were close to my parent's house where I was living at the time. I reached out via cell and Alex responded the same day asking for more info. I texted it all to him. The next day he emailed me a quote and laid out all the info. The pricing was very fair, and based on his quick response time and great reviews, I decided to hire them. I am very glad that I did. My move went extremely well. I hired 2 movers and a 20-foot truck. Eugene and Serg were great. They clearly communicated their arrival time and kept me updated via text. There were 2 pick up locations - my storage unit and my parent's house. They had everything from storage wrapped and packed into the truck in 2 hours. Then we went to my parents for a few more things, we were out of there in under an hour. They drove to Jersey City and then had the entire truck unpacked and moved in and all the packing material cleaned up in 3 hours. It was an extremely hot day and the guys worked really hard and very quickly. I could not be more grateful to Alex and his team for the excellent job, and I would definitely hire them again for my next move. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for hard working, honest, reliable and dependable movers

Royal Landscaping

Great company, used them many years before relocating to SC. Highly recommend their services!read more

Steve came out to our house to give an estimate on landscaping. He said he would forward a quote…read moreto us over 2 weeks ago. I contacted him again - no reply! Poor business!

Everlast General Construction

(4 reviews)

Everlast recently put a new roof and gutters on my house. They made the experience easy and were…read moreprofessional. Before contracts where signed they inspected my roof and went over my options. They also helped me pick a style and color shingle that looked great on my house. They were done on time and at the price I was quoted. One of the owners Tom even sat down with me afterwards to make sure I was satisfied with the work . I would definitely recommend them for any roofing needs.

Wonderful experience with Everlast Roofing ! Quality work , great cleanup, and a great price !read more

Finest Fix

4.2

(21 reviews)

This was our first project with Lee and Finest Fix…read more I sent out a quote request via Yelp Projects and Lee got back to me on the same day with their rate of $95/hr + materials. I inquired on how long the job would take based on pictures I sent over, and he replied "an hour max, and it will probably be a couple screws and glue" Communication was OK overall. Lee contacted me on a Monday and asked for the address, email and phone number and asked about my availability for the remainder of the week. I didn't receive a response to my reply, so I had to follow up the next day. We were able to get the job scheduled for the same Friday and his team came to complete the project utilizing a lockbox we provided. I didn't receive any updates during the job, which probably would have helped the surprise of the invoice I later received that was $232.35 when I was expecting something closer to $100 based on our first conversation. Lee did promptly reply and let me know that they thought they would hit a stud but since there was nothing, the job was more complicated as they had to create the support. Overall, still a solid experience and I would still consider using Lee and Finest Fix in the future.

They helped me when my Angi's list handyman bailed out, at the last minute…read moreThe people are knowledgeable, responsive and super clean We had a lot of repairs done in Philadelphia and I'm so thankful for Mr will helping me

Bruni Electrical Services

(2 reviews)

Chris was absolutely wonderful. He came out and checked the issue. Unfortunately the entire service…read morehas to be replaced. Because of the severity he made the time to come back and fix it right away so the house didn't burn down. The prices are fair and everything turned out perfect and he answered all my many questions with a smile. Really awesome job. I will be using him again if I need electrical work done.

Chris responded quickly with an excellent quote which he honored, no surprises…read more He was prompt and went over and above replacing my meter box. I would recommend his services to anyone.

Outdoor Solutions Landscaping

(10 reviews)

After encountering difficulty seeding my front lawn, Outdoor Solutions came through with a great…read morejob on sod. I could not be happier. Chris and his crew worked tirelessly to remove the old turf, grade, and lay beautiful green sod. I will be running through my sprinkler in bare feet tonight to become one with my lawn.

Have been using their landscaping services for a few years now. Mulch and cleanup in the spring,…read moregrass cutting through the summer and today our gutters and leaves were cleaned up and removed. They are always pleasant on the phone and in person and I would highly recommend their services

Bommer Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4.2

(28 reviews)

Trusted professionals all the way!…read more We had a leak in our downstairs bathroom which was clearly caused by the master shower directly upstairs. We initially called in another plumber, and he and his boss felt very strongly that a hairline crack in the pan of our master shower was causing the issue. They came back with an estimate of $7,000 to redo the entire master shower (and vanity). What? We called Bommer Plumbing for a second opinion and boy, are we glad we did. Jim arrived right on time and he worked with my husband and me to troubleshoot the leak. He spent close to 90 minutes at our place. Long story short, the culprit of the leak was worn caulk along the top of of the master shower basin, NOT a hairline crack. We all cheered when the source was found! We saved thousands of dollars with this (accurate) diagnosis. And he even pointed out a potential issue with the electric source for our downstairs bathroom fan. Jim was knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and hilarious. We were cracking jokes like old buds. He was awesome! And office staff is super friendly. They keep you apprised of your plumber's whereabouts on the day of your appointment. They even send a picture of your plumber so you know what they look like ahead of time. This was a great touch and much appreciated, as you can never be too careful these days. I cannot recommend this company enough. Don't do what we did and call Bommer Plumbing second...call them FIRST.

I have used Bommer on several occasions and should I need a plumber again, I'll call them…read more Their service has been excellent from the first call to completion of the job. I've recommended Bommer to friends and family, which I don't often do, but when you find a company that does it right, why not?

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