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    James Cohen Consulting

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Structural engineering project consultation

    Structural inspection

    Structural forensic investigation

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    3 years ago

    Great consultation over few emails and images. Super detailed and knowledgeable. Good business to work with.

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    J.D. Kite Associates

    J.D. Kite Associates

    5.0
    (2 reviews)

    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!

    Jim was very responsive, responsible, and detail-oriented. He replied to my Fri afternoon request…read moreon Fri evening, promptly performed an on-site inspection on Sat afternoon, and delivered an outstanding written report on Sun morning! The report immensely helped me as a prospective buyer of an old house. I can't imagine a better structural engineer to work with! My pleasure to strongly recommend Jim to everyone seeking structural engineering expertise.

    AJ Engineering & Home Inspection

    AJ Engineering & Home Inspection

    5.0
    (3 reviews)

    Joseph, you were a lifesaver for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We were…read moreunder contract on a house, and it felt like the sellers were trying to hide a problem -- one basement wall was literally blocked off with boxes stacked almost to the ceiling. He moved everything , checked carefully, and found structural cracking that could have easily been missed. He even looked behind the refrigerator -- who does that? What really blew me away was how detail-oriented he was. He wasn't rushing, and he wasn't doing the bare minimum. He was genuinely trying to protect us from making a very expensive mistake. And on top of that, he explained everything in plain English. He used simple examples to explain how the foundation and framing work -- the kind of explanation you could tell to a kid and they'd get it. That clarity made it easy for us to understand what we were dealing with and make a decision. I'm honestly so grateful. Buying a house is a huge commitment, and Joseph treated it like it mattered. If you're looking for a structural engineer who is careful, honest, and SUPER detail-oriented, I can't recommend Joseph enough.

    Very satisfied with the amount of time, attention to detail and clear explanations in a way that I…read morecan understand. Joseph went above and beyod me expecations during the inspection and followed up with me in detail the next day. He explain what repairs should be done right away and which ones could be done over time. I Will defininetly use him in the furture and recommend to anyone looking for a trained and knowledgeable engineer.

    Colonna Consulting

    Colonna Consulting

    5.0
    (17 reviews)

    I searched for quite a while to find a structural engineer, and I'm so glad I found Nick. He is…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and excellent at what he does. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone in need of his services.

    We needed a structural engineering evaluation and had recommendations for two companies. We planned…read moreto go with the recommendation from our general contractor, thinking that this would be the easiest to coordinate with the rest of our project. Scheduling was not a smooth process, however, and more than a week after they were contacted, we still had not been given an appointment. We contacted Nick at Colonna Consulting and easily scheduled a date for the assessment. We were also finally given a date by the first company, which was one day earlier than Nick's schedule. Their contract stated that reports were usually ready in 2-3 days, but that this was not guaranteed. Nick told us we could have a report the same day and that he would work on the architectural drawing over the weekend (appointment was on a Friday afternoon) if we needed one. We are very happy that we decided to go with Colonna Consulting. Nick arrived on time for our appointment. He was very professional and spent more time than we expected explaining what he found and the appropriate remedy. He was extremely patient and answered all of our questions. We did need an architectural drawing, which was completed over the weekend and sent by email on Monday. He sent the original directly to our contractor for submission with the permit application. I recommend Colonna Consulting without any reservation.

    Bustamante Engineers

    Bustamante Engineers

    5.0
    (2 reviews)

    Greg and his staff are super qualified, professional, responsive and practical. He bothers to…read moreunderstand your goals and concerns and then conducts a very thorough, honest/fair, and timely inspection followed by a report in plain English that most people can follow. We found it helpful to be at the inspection with him as you can learn a lot about the building or structure that he is inspecting by just listening to his comments and viewing exactly what he's talking about at the site. That said- he provides great photos and explanations in his reports but we just found it useful from an educational perspective to be there. We have used him a few times for our condo building, I am on the board, and his advice really helped us to prioritize and triage the work on deck to best serve our residents. I will never use anyone else in Philadelphia as long as he's around!

    I needed a structural evaluation on a property that I was buying. Greg Bustamante did a thorough…read moreand professional job. He took the time to examine damage to basement joists and determine the extent of the damage as well as to recommend a course of action to prolong the life of the house. He explained every detail of what was wrong, what needed to be done, and how it should be done. In addition, Greg is a very pleasant and friendly guy who was enjoyable to talk to. He had his detailed report forwarded to me in a timely manner and I was ready to move forward toward settlement with confidence. I highly recommend this company.

    James Cohen Consulting - structuralengineers - Updated July 2026

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