We were purchasing a home and during the inspection a very expensive structural issue was…read morediscovered. The seller agreed to fix and hire a licensed contractor for the repairs. 6 Days before closing the seller's contractor performs the repairs. I arrive at the job site 90 minutes after scheduled start to review the progress and no one is at the site. To my surprised, there are a few cosmetic repairs to hide the damage and other locations no work was even performed. I took pictures, a video and contacted my agent to ask what's going on. Late that evening I'm informed the seller and their contractor are saying all repairs are complete. 5 Days before closing, I'm scrambling for an experienced and licensed structural engineer to review the work performed and advise if repairs resolved structural issue. After spending half a day googling, researching reviews and calling engineers, I come across Bob. Bob was already booked out till mid afternoon Friday (We are closing Monday). So I schedule an appointment. Thursday morning, I reach out to Bob to see to see if there was anyway possible, if he could squeeze us in today. Lucky for us he had a cancellation and was able to make it out early afternoon. Bob arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule and had a very professional demeanor. Our agent and the sellers agent was on-site while Bob performed the inspection and handled the bombardment of questions from the seller agent like an experienced pro. Bob quickly assessed that the repairs were cosmetic and did not resolve the structural issue. He was able to communicate in common language what was needed to properly repair the problem and provided a written report a couple days later. From start to finish our experience with Bob has been fantastic and would highly recommend. FYI: The bids coming from qualified contractors to repair the structural problems are exceeding 20k. Thank you Bob for saving us from a nightmare.

From the owner: Structural Engineering Professionals You Can Rely On R…read moreWalter Engineering, LLC is the team to turn to when it comes to dependable and cost-effective structural engineering solutions. We offer our services to clients in Northern Virginia.

My wife and I were very impressed with Yousef Ghaffari. We had recently purchased a new home and…read moreneeded a structural engineer to asses some flooring issues that may have been caused by structural issues. We contacted Mr. Ghaffari. He was easy to get hold of, showed up on time, was detail-oriented, was very gracious with his time, and took his time to address our concerns. He saved us thousands of dollars in un-needed repairs that were recommended by scrupulous contractors. I would highly recommend YFG and Mr. Ghaffari's services.

From the owner: As an engineering consulting company, we are well versed with all types of building structures and…read moreprocesses as we provide services ranging from commercial, residential, and industrial building plans and structures ranging from any size and design.

If you're waiting for a consultation with Deska Waterproofing, stick with it--they are worth the…read morewait. David evaluated our property in July after we had received several conflicting advice and heavy sales pitches from other providers. Unlike the rest, David focused on finding the right solution rather than making a quick sale. He gave us proactive steps to take immediately and clear indicators of when we might need further work done. I thoroughly appreciated his expertise and transparency, and Deska will be our first choice for any future waterproofing work.

Deska installed a basement egress window for us. The owner of the business is an engineer and the…read moredrawings are done in-house, not contracted out. They pulled all the permits and coordinated the inspection. Communication was great. The job took two days. They hauled away the excavated dirt, filled in with top soil and topped with grass seed. Jose, William and the rest of the team did excellent work. I recommend them highly.

I was looking for a specific service (structural inspection) & started a project request via Yelp…read moreto receive quotes. Bitarchitects provided a prompt response, prompt call phone consultation & next steps. Within 1 week of contact I was able to discuss my concerns, the engineer completed a thorough walk through of my home & gave me ample amount of time view discuss my concerns. More importantly they didn't drag out the walkthrough for hours!! I appreciate the honest responses to help distinguish between normal settlement & items that are concerning. I'm waiting on the written report (inspection was completed one business day before writing this review) to proceed with the fixes. I strongly urge spending time & money on an inspection from a structural engineer before spending $$$$ for repairs that aren't needed. Prior to contacting I had 2 vendors try to sell me solutions for problems I didn't have. The price I paid for the inspection literally saved me $$,$$$. My selection of Bitarchitects was because they heard my initial concern, were quick to provide service, & provided communication from initial inquiry to the day of service.

Oooh! Editing to add photos of the text messages, that the junior assistant and I exchanged, in…read morewhich I alerted him that his approach was likely illegal (as I mention below, MULTIPLE opportunities given to him to walk it back) and which he took to mean I was threatening legal action. Eye roll. What a clown show. Well here's the update that I promised, unfortunately it's not in the direction I was hoping. I got an immediate response to my review below, with multiple requests to remove the review. I stated that I was open to updating or removing it, if things improved, and we ended up having a couple positive meetings. So much so that we elected to continue to work with them on the next phase of the project. So over the weekend (Sept 12-13), they sent us the contract for the next phase. We signed it and sent over the requested payment. I was hopeful! I was mentally drafting a positive update to this review! On Monday I received acknowledgement of receipt of the signed contract. Immediately following that, I got an email that said, and I quote "Before we can resume, please remove the Yelp review so we can start fresh and have a positive experience moving forward as we help you with your project." Guys, my jaw DROPPED. (My husband sent me a simultaneous "WHAT THE F***" text lol) Let me reiterate, we had signed the contract, sent the payment, and THEN received an email saying they wouldn't begin the work until a brand new condition had been met. We were completely floored. But okay, I thought, benefit of the doubt, the guy that sent that email has the position of junior assistant on the website, maybe he doesn't realize that what he's doing - withholding work that has been paid for unless we meet a new requirement that we never agreed to - constitutes a word that rhymes with shmextortion. So I responded that this requirement is unethical, inappropriate, and possibly a breach of contract. I gave him every opportunity to walk it back, and then reached out directly to the firm owner to verify that this was in fact the position that Bitarchitects was taking. The only response I got is that we can terminate the agreement, so that's what we did. To their credit, they processed the refund relatively quickly. So yeah, I don't know. I can only speak to my experience, of course. The other positive reviews indicate that other people have had better experiences with them. But this all does make me wonder if other reviews have been manipulated in a similar manner. So caveat emptor I guess. Because I fully expect they will respond and try to spin this in some way that makes me look like I'm the unreasonable one, I'm attaching screenshots of the actual email exchange (just the initial exchange, because the junior assistant started texting me after that email and it went on for a while, until I went back to email to contact the owner). Redacting names and email addresses as a professional courtesy.

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

Prompt response and wonderful service. Our mortgage company requested us to get a structural…read moreengineers recommendation for termite damage in the house we were purchasing. We contacted Eiffel engineers and they were able to inspect and provide us a report in a timely manner. Thank you!

From the owner: Most of the work that we perform for residential homeowners begins with an onsite engineering…read moreassessment. Our licensed, structural engineers make a site visit to the property. We survey the areas of concern and assess the severity of the structural problems in question. After a site investigation is conducted, our structural engineers prepare a structural engineering report outlining onsite findings, identifying probable cause of the structural issue and recommendations for remediation of any structural deficiency un-covered. We provide our clients with a photograph log documenting existing conditions at the time of the site visit.

Had a great experience with the Bridgewater team. They are very knowledgeable and professional. I…read morehad some structural issues in the roof and the team were very responsive and respectful. They had a quick turnaround of the issue and its resolution. I am very happy working with the team and looking forward to work if any structural issues arise in the future. Great service for the price paid.

Exceptional service from start to finish! I hired Bridgewater Engineers for both a structural…read moreinspection and the design of a beam to remove a load-bearing wall. They were professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. They explained everything clearly, delivered stamped drawings on time, and even coordinated with our contractor to make sure the design was implemented correctly. The inspection report was detailed and helped us move forward with confidence. Highly recommend for anyone needing expert structural engineering services in Northern Virginia!

I wanted a structural assessment of my foundation before replacing the old steel frame windows and…read morereached out to Kemp Home Inspections/ASAEngineering Group. They responded promptly and quickly set up an appointment for me at a reasonable rate. Inspector Mike arrived and was patient listening to my concerns. He thoroughly inspected every accessible element and showed me issues related to my original request that needed to be fixed, and even other tangentially related problems with my foundation/basement outside of the window concern. I truly appreciated Mike's expertise and recommendations. Mike totally exceeded my expectations! And Greg was extremely prompt in reviewing the data and providing a written report of the findings! ~Tracee

Outstanding service. They sent Mike to inspect our deck, which had some potential problems…read more Mike was great! Very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. I never felt rushed at all. Listened to what I had to say, and he was just a really nice guy. And I had a follow-up discussion with Greg Kemp about the final sealed report. Again, he was patient with my questions and helped me navigate my next steps with the contractor. Highly recommend this company.

The project was to add a master suite that had a handicapped accessible bathroom to the ground…read morefloor of our home. A deck was also part of the plan. The owner of the business, Kelvin Pierce, came to our house multiple times to discuss changes that we wanted. He was patient with us, and always polite and businesslike. His wife, Susan Pierce, was the architect. Her ingenious plan made it appear that our addition was always part of the house. It turned out beautiful with the bricks from the side of the house being used on the front of the new wing. Otherwise, new bricks never would have matched. Vicki Cecchetti was in charge of ordering bathroom selections, lighting, and other customized options. She was always "right on it" with expertise and knowledge. She gave us options and alternatives to stay "in budget." Dave Porto was the production manager and had a wealth of knowledge about building homes correctly. He checked in periodically. Melvin Menjivar was the on-site project manager. He was creative and unflappable. He went the extra mile to please us and do things correctly. His attention to details was superb. He should be rewarded for his excellent customer service and expertise. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their project manager. Melvin was cooperative in applying any small changes that we asked for. Some changes, however, we had to pay extra for. An example is a light switch on each entrance into the walk-in closet. We only had one switch in the contract. The project started two weeks late because of inspection delays, but finished in ninety days, as planned. Everyone from the carpenter, to the plumber, to the electrician, did their jobs competently and efficiently. The company has skilled and courteous employees, who cleaned up the work site each day. I experienced a disappointing construction project with another local company, so really appreciate when the job is done quickly, as planned. I initially had "sticker shock" with the price, but now understand why the addition cost so much because of the complexity and coordination needed, as well as the number of workers with their specialty skills. I highly recommend this company. Our project didn't intrude much on our privacy, as we had a door between the new wing and our space. The crew were like "family" --they were so considerate and friendly. The owners made sure that their workers had regular working hours and time off on weekends, which says a lot for their work ethic and fairness to their employees.

My husband and I have never found a contractor better than Commonwealth...and we should know. Over…read morethe 25 years since Commonwealth put a major addition on our house in Herndon, VA, we have worked with at least 10 contractors in 4 different states. None could beat Kelvin and Susan, and most couldn't even come close. We wish we could have convinced them to move with us every time we needed to do a home renovation or construction project. Every contractor we've worked with since 1997 has had to listen to us say repeated times, "Let me tell you about this firm we worked with in Virginia" and then we launch into an often extensive tale of the kind of service, care, attention to detail, reliability, and just plain helpful advice throughout the process that we got from Kelvin and Susan. Our favorite story? How Commonwealth's crew dismantled virtually the entire back wall of our house (which included the living room wall, where a 13-year-old's slumber/birthday party was taking place), installed a steel beam, then completely framed the two-story addition, and had it sheathed and under roof--in one day! To this day, my husband wishes he'd bought a keg, set up chairs, and invited the neighbors over to watch--the crew worked like fine choreography and the foreman RAN the entire day. Not only was every bit of the work top notch but the crew protected our slumberers and the rest of the house. Yes, we lived in the house during the entire construction process--something, I realize now, was made possible only because of Susan's and Kelvin's careful planning, and their thoughtfulness in understanding/adapting to our situation (I was running a business--with 3 employees--in one of the rooms that was getting enlarged and whose back wall was removed that day). Now we find ourselves deliriously happy that a contractor at least tells us when the workers are not going to be there; with Kelvin, we never had to guess because he made sure the workers were ALWAYS there. I'm writing this 25 years later because that 13-year-old is now building an addition on her house in Northern Virginia and asked me for recommendations. Can you guess the only name I've offered her?!