The gentleman came out did the survey and then drove me around to show me where the flags were set…read moreindicating the property lines. he was very thorough.

Within minutes I received a response from Andrew to an inquiry regarding structural integrity,…read moreplans were reviewed and a recommendation given. The quick response was so appreciated. Thank you.

Reno Tahoe Geo (formerly Marvin E. Davis & Associates) is now operated by Jonathan Pease…read more I did not have a good experience getting a soils report for a new single family house from him. He produced an initial report with a soil bearing pressure and a set of recommendations for how to prepare the site. We followed these recommendations, which included compacting any fill into which footings would be dug, and, where possible, cutting footings into native soil (in which case no compaction would be required). However, during subsequent field visits, after the footings were dug into native soil, he changed his recommendations and suggested that we did need to compact even footings that were dug native soil. He sent three different technicians for three different field visits, so no technician became familiar with the site. The final field visit was done by a technician who calibrated her instruments incorrectly. Both my foundation contractor and a hydrologist on site told her that the device was mis-calibrated, but she insisted that the soil was not as compact as it should be. Finally, after getting Jonathan on the phone, she agreed that she had entered the wrong calibration coefficients and that our soil was indeed compacted to specification. However, she was rude and defensive, and continued to suggest that are soil compaction was inadequate even after she spoke with Jonathan and corrected her instrument. I had to call Jonathan three times over the next week to persuade him to issue a final report. Jonathan also sent a different tech for a site visit that I never requested. This tech billed 9 hrs of time to come to the site, watch my excavator work, and collect a soil sample. According to my excavator, the tech was on site for approximately 1 hr, and the site is approximately 90 minutes from Reno. Both the fact that I never requested this visit and that I was billed a shockingly high number of hours makes me suspect that Jonathan wanted to pad the project hours, since it was coming in substantially under his original estimate (and his final bill was within $5 of his original estimate, even though we were working on a time and expense basis).

Marvin E Davis & Associates Civil Geotech is a good company to work with…read more I have worked with Chad and Mike for little projects and these guys are good to go. They are hard workers. There office staff are good too and very reliable when it comes to getting back to you about projects. I love that about them. I have done a perk test and land survey with these guys and they have done an excellent job on both. I have talked with Mike and he has been around with this company for awhile a now and he really is good at his job. The office is small but big enough for checking out your plans and has a small planning area. There is a fronk desk area for you to check in at. Very conveniently located and has plenty of parking and street parking. I highly recommend these guys if you have projects you need to get done on your property or land. I am definitely a fan and will keep coming back. These guys have really taken care of me. I really like the small town feel of these guys. I have not been put to the size like other companies I have inquired from. My projects are small compared to other projects these guys are dealing with but they really took the time to help me with my projects. So again I would highly recommend these guys and check them out to see if they can help you on your next project. Thanks for reading my review.

Great Architects and Engineering firm! They have been around for over a decade and deliver solid…read moreresults.

From the owner: Since 2006, Tectonics Design Group’s goal has been to provide each client with inspired,…read morecollaborative design solutions. One of very few firms with architectural, structural and civil engineers in-house, Tectonics’ team prides themselves on expanding possibilities and providing a more seamless design and construction process. The culture at Tectonics resembles that of a small firm, but the excellence and diversity of projects in their portfolio are something one would expect from a much larger company. At the core of the firm’s culture is the belief that function, aesthetics and value are not mutually exclusive.

Brandon took the time to do a phone consultation with me on a property we were considering…read morepurchasing in the Tahoe area. He was so very helpful and the level of customer service he provided is something I rarely see these days. If you need help with structural engineering/design- he might be your guy!

Brandon and his team at Shear Force provided amazing structural design and guidance on my care home…read morerenovation. I highly recommend this company if you are looking to do a remodel or home improvement.

While in the due diligence stage of buying a plot of land, I reached out to a few surveyors needing…read morea survey done within a few weeks. Ryan Cook responded and I could tell immediately he was the one I wanted to go with. Not only was he quick at responding to my request, he looked up the property, doing some quick research on it and had a quote for me before I even heard back from some of the other surveyors I reached out to. Ryan identified an easement issue immediately and corrected it. He also kept me constantly in the loop in regard to scheduling and completion. I am more than happy with the whole process and working with Ryan.

Great company run by AMAZING people! If you are looking for an engineering company in Reno Summit…read moreis the place! General engineering, construction or water rights.