We hired Element Engineering to assist with a residential matter involving encroaching roots from a…read morenearby tree impacting our home and patio. Andrew was flexible with his schedule to meet us early on a weekend morning. He was on-time, pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. He explained the current situation in terms we could understand and highlighted both the immediate risks and future risks. He pointed out other issues we had failed to notice that needed immediate attention. He provided a well documented and thorough professional report in a timely manner.

Extremely responsive, thorough, competent and reasonable…read more Thoroughly enjoyed working with Andrew.

Left a message and the owner called back within an hour... I'm buying an old home and concerned…read moreabout some foundation issues.. he let me explain my concerns and gave me some good advice on which direction to take. I appreciate that he took the time to help although he is very busy. Thank you!

Very professional he did good job on my plan that had comments from city inspector. He made my…read morework easier and less cost to me.

I hired A1F1 for a small project first (removing two columns in the front of my house to make a…read morenice sit-down patio). Fast, efficient, quality work that flew with high flying colors through the City Permits Department in one pass. I was impressed by them in all the ways our project worked out and hired them again for a very consequential project. Their thoroughness impressed me and my contractor ("These guys sure are covering all the bases brilliantly", he said of them). We wanted to lift up the ceiling of our kitchen and family room. Because the previous framing work was lacking and because we recently replaced our roof and installed a solar system with increased wind exposure, A1F1 explained we needed to install a big beam with a pier in concrete under the house. They provided all the drawings and calculations documentation needed for the City to approve again at first pass. Work is now under progress, and I have been at awe on how everything is working totally like clockwork. Highly recommended!

I was looking for a structural engineer to remove a wall between my kitchen and family room, I had…read morecalled various engineers ( including one that I had worked with in the past) and they all wanted a tremendous amount of money just for a site visit to advise whether it's even possible to remove the wall.. Anthony, from A1F1, took time out of his busy schedule to come out and look for almost no cost. He was on time, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He actually advised me about another wall bordering my kitchen, and told me I could remove that wall since it wasn't load bearing. So now, I will remove 2 walls, and have a totally open floor plan. Can't say enough about the guy. If you are looking for a structural engineer, believe me, u won't get a better value.

Excellent company and great staff! They have been around since the '60s and are well respected…read morethroughout Northern California. Services include civil and structural engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and athletic facility design.

From the owner: Civil Engineering Structural Engineering…read moreLandscape Architects Surveying

The team at Zenith Engineers really are fantastic. I have worked with them many times through my…read morebuilder contractor client, and Zenith are producing regular engineering solutions for retrofits in the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Santa Monica. Soft-story retrofits can be complicated and complex, especially with the various councils' soft-story ordinances, yet Zenith create *great* results on a regular basis. I was originally working with Jason Leon who is the Business Development Manager at Zenith Engineers Inc. Jason is professional, courteous and very helpful. He knows what he is doing and his plans and solutions are very clear. These days I work directly with Juliette Chandler, the Engineering Estimator at Zenith Engineers Inc. Juliette is fantastic - she works very quickly with the turnaround of engineering solutions, and this makes my job a lot smoother with soft-story retrofits. Happy to recommend Zenith - five stars.

I want to express our gratitude for Zenith Engineers Inc. prompt, professional, and outstanding…read moreservice throughout our remodeling project. From the very beginning, we were impressed with Senthil, Ryan and other members of Zenith team's level of professionalism, prompt response, architectural knowledge and effective communication.This level of service was seamless through our entire engagement with Zenith Engineers Inc., from obtaining the building permit to successfully passing all necessary inspections by the SF Building Department. No one questions their architectural work because they are so good at what they do. We had some initial concerns after reading negative reviews, but as the project progressed, it became clear that those comments were based on personal grievances, rather than valid concerns. The team at Zenith Engineers Inc. has a high level of professional ethics and integrity. Zenith's management team had explained to us early on in the project, the strict adherence to code and compliance was paramount throughout the project. If Zenith compromises to satisfy unsatisfied clients, the building will end up being non-compliant and more importantly unsafe. We truly appreciate Zenith's commitment to quality and integrity, even if it means earning a few negative reviews along the way, which seem rather unfair to them as they are simply doing their job. I am extremely satisfied with the professional and excellent work the team at Zenith Engineers Inc. provided us and will hire them in a heartbeat for all our future structural and/or seismic engineering needs. Thank you Senthil, Ryan and the Zenith engineering team for your professionalism and support. It was our best decision to work with you and experience such high standard of professionalism, work ethic, and integrity.

Elite Home & Commercial Property Inspections did an absolutely outstanding job. From the first…read morepoint of contact to the completed inspection, everything was smooth, professional, and stress free. Scott is personable, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly explain his findings in a way that was easy to understand. His attention to detail and expertise truly sets him apart. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his clients. On top of that, very affordable, easy to communicate with, and scheduling was quick and convenient. If you're looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and highly professional inspection company, I can't recommend Elite enough. We will absolutely use them again and confidently recommend them to others.

Scott gave us a very thorough and detailed report that is going to go a long way in helping us…read more He also very thoughtfully and carefully explained things that were new to us and provided tips on how to navigate the issues that we found in the house Would highly recommend them for any home inspection! Thank you so much Scott and Barbara for the quick inspection and thorough report

I had a great experience with Keystone Structural Engineers. I needed a structural inspection on…read moreshort notice, and they were able to fit me in quickly. Mehdi showed up on time and did a thorough job, he checked the roof structure (my main concern) and also looked over the foundation and other key areas. I got the stamped report the next day. Overall, the service was quick, professional, and fairly priced. I'm really happy with the experience and would recommend them.

I recently requested a service but instead of simply taking my money, your team evaluated my…read moresituation and advised that the service would not provide me value. Trust, good service and honesty go a long way. By choosing not to sell me something that would not help me, you proved that you are a company that can be trusted and I highly appreciate your integrity.

We hired Groundworks to address foundation settlement at our townhouse and had four push piers…read moreinstalled. John Giuffre did the initial inspection and elevation survey and put together the proposal. He took the time to explain what the readings meant and what the piers would and wouldn't do. I really appreciated his honesty and support. The pricing was competitive. The install crew -- Angel, Jonathan, and Diego -- was the highlight. On time both days, explained each step, and answered every question I had. The site was left clean, and the excavations were backfilled neatly. For a job that involves digging under your foundation, it was about as smooth as I could have hoped for.

Groundworks did a great job adding a beam to add strength to our home foundation. Cody arrived on…read moretime and inspected our sub floor area. He was very easy to communicate with and provided a thorough inspection along with a cost breakdown. TJ and his team arrived to install beam to add more support to living room floor area. They were extremely professional from start to finish. They arrived on time and took the time to thoroughly explain everything before beginning the project. Throughout the process, TJ kept me informed and made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. TJ and his crew worked carefully, professionally, and thoughtfully to ensure the project was completed without causing damage to our home. I truly appreciate the care, attention to detail, and professionalism TJ and his team put into the entire job. I would highly recommend Groundworks!

Andres was phenomenal. Excellent communication. We had a structure and slab already built and he…read morecame out to confirm it was sound. 100% recommend him for any project need you have. Thank you Andres!!

Andre is the best. We had lots of settling & cracks at my mothers house in Brentwood. Andre came…read moreout & inspected everything & put our minds at rest the foundation was sound. Made a suggestion to grade the side yard for better drainage which would help the settling.

Working with Irvin at Prostruct Engineering was a breath of fresh air. After purchasing a new home…read moreand enduring my first winter, I was incredibly nervous to find significant water in my crawl space and cracks along the raised foundation. I initially signed a contract with Prostruct, but after Irvin reviewed my photos, he demonstrated a level of integrity that is rare to find. Instead of taking the job, he honestly informed me that my specific issues fell outside their scope. He took the time to explain what I was seeing, referred me to a geotechnical engineer who could actually solve the problem, and issued me a full refund. I greatly appreciated his transparency and professional guidance. I highly recommend Prostruct Engineering to anyone looking for an honest assessment--they clearly prioritize the customer's needs over their own bottom line.

I've worked with ProStruct Engineering on a couple of my projects for full plan sets, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the experience. Their team is very professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The plans were well-prepared and detailed, and the city approved them with minimal corrections, which really speaks about their quality and attention to detail. One of the projects was on a hillside property, where the foundation requirements were quite intense, but their team handled it seamlessly with well-thought-out and detailed designs. See pics. They always delivered on time and maintained excellent communication throughout the process, keeping me informed at every step. I highly recommend ProStruct Engineering to anyone looking for reliable and efficient structural design services! A special mention to Lokesh, who I worked with directly -- he was very responsive, understood my needs clearly, and made sure everything was addressed on time.