I hired this company in 2020/2021 and regret it. I hired them to analyze and provide drawings in order to remove a load-bearing wall and replace with a LVL beam. Permitted and inspected projected
I am a project manager myself, so I provided the project scope, measurements, nuances, ample photos, and installed lighting and a catwalk in my attic to make it as easy as possible for them. Derek visited the site and took photos/measurements as well.
Their first drawing was inaccurate, showing a 24'x14" beam in the living space of the home and showing attic trusses which I do not have. A month later, they sent V2 which was more incorrect than V1 (beam tied to roof ridge board, no footing dimensions, unsafe purlin angles). I had them alter that, but V3 was a corrected 3rd page and not a total complete document for inspection approval. My contractor re-reviewed this version and found lacking non-code footer details which required more communication to correct.
Overall I paid $850 for the work. I provided ample info but it was somehow ignored, and multiple incorrect work products were sent to me. I was told by Kelly I was to receive a 15% refund but never received it. This engineering firm held up my project and annoyed me, my contractor, and the inspector who were left waiting for accurate drawings. We ended up just telling these licensed engineers what to put in the drawings because they were incapable of critical thinking. read more
