Jonathan came out to do a structural/ foundation assessment for a property we were looking to purchase. I have to say, it was a bit hard to get ahold of him, but once I did, he was quick to schedule and come out. He was very upfront and honest in his verbal report about the foundation issues of this property, and gave a general price range for potential repairs as well as how long the current structure would last. Although we didn't end up purchasing the property, we were thankful for Jonathan's explanations and level of expertise on this matter that potentially saved us hundreds of thousands down the road. I would use his services again! read more

Requested a quote for a sinking foundation. The person who answered the call had a very dismissive tone and gave me vague answers like he didn't want to bothered with my concern. I had high hopes since they were rated so highly, but they made it obvious they didn't even want to help. read more

Good quality and price. I recommend this company. Jonathan is very knowledgeable and responsible. read more

After a ceiling fell in last fall, we started to notice an increasing number of ceiling cracks in other rooms. We were worried that our house was becoming structurally unsound. Jonathan came out and rapidly diagnosed our (very fixable) problem. He's easy to work with, highly competent, and will take the time to explain things in lay terms. If you need a structural engineer, this is your guy. read more

They are the best, great communication skills and great customer service, care, and support services.

We asked Jonathan to come to our home, to assess the removal of a wall. We were worried it was load bearing. He showed on time, did a very thorough inspection in our attic, basement and the kitchen itself. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We were very happy with his service. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. read more

The worst experience I've had with an engineer or contractor in my entire life. Jonathan was extremely terse and rude with me in our initial scheduling/calls, until it became clear to him that he was mistaking me for another client. Then, again, impolite and condescending almost immediately after arriving on site. Compared my building to a dog house. Made unsubtle veiled threats to me about what would happen if I proceeded with getting a recommendation from him. Sought three other second opinions from structural engineers out of an abundance of caution and they provided either a reasonable, tractable plan or recommended no action, all without the caveat that I might be ruining my life if I did business with them. read more

07/09/25 I'm writing this update in response to Jonathan's reply. I want to be clear that I never asked him to write a report, let alone to falsify one. My goal in bringing him onto this project was solely to assess the structural risk of the property in it's existing condition. He soon proved to be inept at providing solutions that would resolve the structural issue in a cost effective manner. At the rate things were going with him, he'd have had me gut the property and rebuild the entire house. That simply was not necessary nor an option financially. I sought out expertise elsewhere and was able to get my issue resolved at a reasonable cost. I've worked with this village to get several of my properties approved as rentals. I have *never* had a structural issue with any of the properties in that village. This was the first and I am very glad I pulled Jonathan off this project. He is a disaster for anyone who is looking for cost effective solutions. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Jonathan. He's very professional and goes above and beyond. He helped me with a project which my previous engineer messed up, abandoned me and then blamed all problems on everyone else refusing to take responsibility and as a result cost me lots of money. In order to finish and correct the project, I had to find a new engineer and that's where Jonathan came in. I highly recommend Jonathan to everyone and will definitely call on him should need an engineer again. read more

Jonathan is very easy to get ahold of and takes his time to explain things in a way that's easy to understand. He helped us answer some questions regarding a home renovation issue and one year later when we had follow up questions he took the time to talk to us again on the phone and answer our questions. His prices are very reasonable and he's very honest but never pushy. Would recommend him! read more

Working with Jonathan was a pleasure from start to finish. We initially hired a less expensive engineer because it was a seemingly small job, but they were incredibly unreliable in communication and we gave up. I'm so glad we did!!! Jonathan was friendly and efficient and incredibly thorough in his analysis of what we needed to understand to move our project forward. The report was delivered promptly and will be a great resource now and in the future, and reassuring to a future buyer that we did what we needed to do to ensure structural integrity of our home. I recommend Engikeering without reservation. And ask him where the name came from - it's a great story! read more

I had to tight schedule to complete a structural inspection for a property I was purchasing. I had concerns and wanted a structural assessment to give me of mind in my purchase. Jonathan was willing to work within my short window and be onsite basically with hours notice. He assessed the structure and quickly provided me a with a summary overview. Shortly thereafter, I received his formal stamped report detailing the assessment. I highly recommend reaching out to Engikeering to provide you the piece of mind with your structural concerns. read more

Jonathan was very prompt with his reply and did a very thorough job of identifying the issue we were experiencing. A few other engineers in the past had come over, walked around and not made any real recommendation and left with "all is fine". Jonathan actually measured the entire home and found the issue we have and it turned out to be smaller than originally thought. read more

A structural engineering inspection saved us from doing a ton of unnecessary foundation work in our home! Quick communication and great explanation of results. Pricey but worth it. read more

Called to get a consultation for potential foundation issues. I explained the upstairs was sinking in a 100+ year old house and contractors suggested I contact a structural engineer. Whoever I talked to was rude and condescending asking what the foundational issue was as if I was a structural engineer myself. Super unhelpful and rude. read more

We're in the process of purchasing a home, and our Home Inspectors recommended we consult a structural engineer regarding sloping in the basement floor. The explanation we received from the builder who gutted and rehabbed the home was that the slopes meet at a central point, which was a drain that has since been moved. We've never purchased a home with a basement (we're Californians!), and figured if we had questions regarding the sloping a future buyer will wonder as well. It seemed the best course of action was to follow through with contracting with an S.E. to have the property surveyed for structural integrity. I found Engikeering via Yelp search, as my agent was having trouble finding a Residential S.E. available to come on short notice. Jonathan worked with us long distance by meeting our Real Estate agent at the property and completing his structural assessment. Once his survey was complete, we paid him electronically and received our certified report within two business days. Our Real Estate Agent liked him so much that Engikeering will be first on his list of S.E.s to contact! read more

Had a bad experience with other engineers but John helped me with my project and did a great job explaining the process.

After receiving a shockingly high quote on a free assessment of our 100 yr old home's foundation issues, I decided to seek a structural engineer's consult. Engikeering got back to me within an hour of leaving a voicemail and setup an appointment within the following days. After a thorough inspection, Jonathan saved us tens of thousands on the wrong approach to our issue. He advised on next steps for a fix and how to spot any additional shifting in the future. Highly recommend! read more

We purchased a home and we were looking to remove arches/structural beams and replace with a beam to open up space in our home. We called Jonathan at 8pm during a week night, and he answered the phone, asked us a few questions and asked if we could send some pictures of the area we wanted to remove and replace with an overhead beam. The next morning he showed up at our house on time and was very responsive to our questions. I have recommended Engikeering many times to friends or acquaintances that have needed a structural engineer. We could not have been happier with his work, we were so lucky to have found someone who was professional and responsive. read more

My wife and I built our home "on the cheap" about 10 years ago, and we recently started noticing several issues that were adding up to a serious concern. Sloped floors, doors that didn't close right, etc. We did some research and ultimately reached out to Engikeering and had Jonathan over to do an assessment the very next day! He was very courteous and thorough and did a great job explaining both the likely causes of our issues and the potential actions to take as next steps. The fee was very reasonable and well worth the piece of mind we received to find out our issues were not due to major structural defects. I highly recommend Jonathan and Engikeering...and my wife (who's a real estate broker) felt the same and now refers him out too! He definitely lives up to the high praise and Yelp reviews that brought us to him! read more

While we didn't end up needing this service, I'm grateful for Jonathan's detailed replies and help. It's all too typical that you get brief unhelpful responses from businesses so I'm certain this is a sign of a high attention to detail. read more

I found Engikeering through the positive Yelp reviews. My wife and I were exploring possibility of removing a bearing wall in the future. Jonathan of Engineering came out and examined the wall and prepared a report. He was really informative, and more than willing to answer all of our questions. Price was extremely reasonable, and we couldn't be happier with the services of Engikeering! Highly recommend. read more

We had some concerns about the structural aspects of ceiling. Jonathan was prompt, extremely helpful and patient with us. He was able to locate the problem and write a thorough report, which we shared with our contractor. The contractor was extremely receptive to the report and immediately took action to fix the problem. read more

We were concerned with some movement in our older house and looked for a structural engineer who could inspect our house and give us straightforward feedback and recommendations. Jonathon was great. We highly recommend him. He was responsive and professional, took care to inspect the house carefully, and gave us clear feedback, both verbally and ultimately in a written report. We feel far better informed; we know what to do at this point and what to watch for in the future as well. You cannot do better than Engikeering. read more

I am in the process of a gut kitchen rehab and my contractor wanted a structural engineer's input prior to starting work due to some 'creative' additions the prior owner built on the house. Who would have thought finding a structural engineer for a residential job would be SO DIFFICULT?? After getting shut down by about a dozen commercial structural engineers, I was lucky enough to find Jonathan at Engikeering on Yelp. If you need a residential job, MAKE JONATHAN YOUR OWN AND ONLY CALL. He was prompt on the initial reply, incredibly accommodating on scheduling and when he showed up, could not have been nicer, more professional or more knowledgeable! He explained everything he was seeing as we walked through the house, took his time in explaining everything to me as I ask a lot of questions and above all else......was so reasonable in price compared to everyone else! Bottom line, I cannot recommend Jonathan and Engikeering enough!! read more

We were considering purchasing a property on the north side of Chicago that needed extensive renovation--our inspector recommended a structural engineer to examine a few pieces of the property. I was referred to Jonathan through Domicile Consulting, and he did a fantastic job!! He was extremely thorough, ended up climbing through and around the current occupant's junk in a tiny space under some stairs, and sent us drawings of how the structure should be modified with nails in the future. Everyone had told us how expensive structural engineers are but he cost less than our original inspector (450)! It was worth every penny and I would have happily paid much more. read more

Jonathan does amazing work! He was thorough and responsive during the quoting process. He provided several design options and sketches. He was responsive to my follow-up questions. His fee was competitive and fair. I recommend him and his firm without question! read more