Had Robert, a structural engineer, check out some issues with a house we were interested in buying…read more Accommodated our short timeline, provided a writeup of his opinion quickly, gave us cost estimates, helped us prioritize repairs, and talked through all of our options in a way we could understand. Highly recommended!

Bitarchitects was so easy to work with! Responded to my Request a Quote for a structural…read moreengineering assessment in a matter of a hour and got things scheduled quickly afterwards. They completed a full scan and photographing of the property to provide the best quality report. The engineer was super knowledgeable and happy to explain any issues he noticed while working through the assessment. I then met with staff to discuss the report and answer any remaining questions. And all in 1 1/2 weeks from start to finish! Highly recommend them for any future projects!

Editing to add actual dates to the events described…read more I will update this rating if we ever get our final report, but the bottom line is we've been waiting close to eight weeks now to get a diagnosis and recommendation on how to resolve the front room of our house, which is apparently breaking off the rest of the house. Longer story: I was excited to work with Bitarchitects - they have great reviews, I appreciate that they are woman-owned, and in our initial conversations, they were so responsive and confident that they had all the necessary in-house expertise to figure out what was happening in the house we just bought. The structural engineer seemed great during the inspection on 9 July - spent lots of time at the house, took all the measurements, answered all my questions. We chatted about the fact that there is this crawl space under the front room that doesn't have an access panel, so you can't get underneath to inspect the stem walls. He told me he would have the report to me in a week. Six weeks later (18 August), we got the report. And the report said. . .we can't diagnose the problem without access to the crawl space under the front room. So question the first - WHY would that conclusion take six weeks? When it was known at the time of their visit? (It was actually known before that - the home inspector had included it in his report, which we had sent Bitarchitects in advance of their visit.) But okay, they said they could send someone out to create an access door to the crawl space, take some pictures, and then we would get a completed report. So that happened a week ago (28 August), and we've heard nothing. Almost eight weeks now since the inspection, meanwhile there are new cracks appearing in the floors and walls. Communication overall has been extremely frustrating. While assuring us that the (first) report was imminent, I was told several times "don't worry, your house is not falling down, you're not in danger." Which is great of course, but doesn't remotely address our concerns. I get answers to maybe 50% of the questions I ask (fairly reasonable questions, like "will cutting a door in our foundation create structural instability down the road?"), if fact, the only time they respond quickly is when they are asking for payment. I am so so disappointed and frustrated at this point, I don't even know what to do.

Outstanding process done professionally. The entire structural repair project to our house was…read morewell organized, clearly explained, and promptly executed to our satisfaction. We especially appreciate Jose and his hardworking crew for their careful and neat work. There is no doubt we would choose them again if needed.

I had some concerning signs of settling and wanted a professional opinion. The first first…read morefoundation specialist I called gave me a ridiculous quote and was very pushy. Upon calling DESKA, I was put on the line with a real human and had an appointment for the very next day. Len came out and gave me an honest assessment and put away many of my fears regarding my foundation issues. They also informed me what to look for when identifying serious issues. 100% recommending and using DESKA moving forward.

I was in the process of buying an older house and I wanted a structural engineer to look at the…read moreproperty to make sure the foundation was in decent shape. The floor was slightly uneven in the living room, and I wanted assurance that it wasn't a foundation issue. I called a few companies and no one could come out for at least 2 weeks and they charged twice as much!!! Mr. Osman could come out the next day and wrote a fantastic report. Did I mention he has a PhD!! If you want someone quick and dependable I highly recommend using this company. He has high tech laser tools and was very friendly. If you are buying an older house look out for stair step cracks, and also keep in mind the electricity may not be grounded.

Mr. Osman is amazing! We were buying an old house in DC and had a short timeline for the inspection…read morecontingency. He reshuffled his schedule to help us out, and jumped on board. He patiently explained all the issues we were facing and allayed our (misguided) fears. He is responsive, professional and knowledgeable. Look no further, Mr. Osman is the structural engineer you want!

I called Kemp about home, termite, and radon inspections for a single family home that I was…read morepurchasing. Greg (owner) was the one who answered and had me scheduled for the above services the very next day. Greg himself was the one who came out for the inspection. He was very thorough with his inspections and went over some general maintenance recommendations for items that were not an issue for the inspection but are important for the longevity of the home. He was always willing to answer my questions with advice and was not afraid to admit where I should consult a different expert. Most importantly, he did not try and sell me on any of his other services even when I asked if he would recommend taking further action on the home. He commented that it was self-serving and did not want to make a quick dollar that way. I would use Kemp Home Inspections again without a hesitation.

As a homeowner. I often run into listing agents, and insurance brokers. However, I rarely run into…read morea structural engineer and home inspection agent. I would not know what to expect if I meet a structural engineer and home inspection agent. I needed an engineer to evaluate my home. I reached out to Kemp Home Inspections. Mr. Kemp showed with panache!! And communicated well with me. He took time to explain to me what was going on with my roof and what can be done to mitigate the situation. He had to come to my house the next day. He was on time (8am) and showed up in style. It was a good working experience. He is very knowledgeable. Friendly and has great taste in antique cars. I was impressed with his professionalism, depth of knowledge and personal engagement. What should you expect when you book Kemp Home Inspections? Great service with style!!!

Came out when they say they will and provided report of findings, recommendations, and overall…read moreguidance on areas of concerns.

Friendly, courteous, and overall a great person! Had a wonderful walkthrough of my home, and he…read moreeven pointed out a few minor structural things that I would have never noticed in a million years. Now I have a nice list of preventative tasks to do on my house that will give me piece of mind after they get completed.

I used Ahart to help evaluate a residential structural issue with a broken roof truss and…read morefoundation cracks in our basement walls. From the start, Steve was great to work with and very thorough in his examination. He gave me early indications of what is happening and a general recourse of how to remediate it. However, it would be extra to draw up official restoration/fix plans, he did give us a lot more peace of mind moving forward. If you are looking for an independent structural engineer point of view, I would call Steve.

We needed some advice on a structural engineering concern arising during a kitchen renovation and…read morewe needed it fast and simple to understand. Steve was able to come to the house fairly quickly and provide both a diagnosis of the problem (yes there was one) and some reasonable solution options that were practical and doable. Additionally, he was able to simply (in ways that a non structural engineer could understand) answer all my questions and I am definitely more knowledgeable about my home's structure after his consultation.

For the past 19+ years, I have used the services provided by Advanced Structural Concepts to aid in…read morethe structural design and integrity of my residential design work. I have been very happy with the service and support I have received from ASC.

Reliable, exceptional, effective, and excellent in their work. I'll always recommend them.read more