I appreciate the help of MKM in designing the foundations for my Timber Framed Barn "kit". They…read morewere flexible and willing to work with another Structural Engineer to meet the needs of Building, County Code, and me.. the owner! Thanks for the help.

I recently bought a home in Sonoma that had a Cornwall and needed to have piers put in where some…read moreplumbing work had been done. I contacted the engineering group at MKM and was put in contact with Nick Stuart. Nick came out and did a site visit and then worked with a designer to work on a voluntary repair plan to better support my foundation and wall. The experience while working with him was great. He was very responsive, kept to a schedule and came in at the budgeted amount forecasted for the work. He even did above and beyond items, dropping copy of plans off to me while I was at the permit office! I would absolutely recommend them in the future and plan to work with them again on a second unit in the upcoming months. They are extremely professional, have a great work ethic and do a great job!

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.

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.

I spoke to Larry about a project that had already been started. Needles to say, we were in a bind…read moreand needed load calcs as the original engineer had personal issues to deal with. Larry was there to save the day. If I ever need help again in the field of his expertise, I won't hesitate. Thanks, Larry.

We contacted Larry to ask for his expert opinion on structure engineering. He is professional and…read moregenerous in sharing his knowledge. Thank you Larry! We will not hesitate working with this company.

Engin is prompt, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. I found myself in a very difficult…read moresituation after my property was red-tagged by the City of Oakland due to foundation issues. After speaking with several engineers, Engin stood out as the most thorough, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. He quickly understood the situation, provided a clear path forward, and worked effectively with the City of Oakland Planning and Building Departments to address the issues. Throughout the process, he was professional, communicative, and helped reduce a tremendous amount of stress and uncertainty. His expertise and guidance were invaluable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing structural engineering services. Thanks to Engin, a situation that felt overwhelming became manageable. I am very grateful for his help.

We hired ECR Engineering for a seismic retrofit design and build project in our Pacific Heights…read morehome, and we couldn't be happier. Navigating SF building codes is a nightmare, but Engin and the team made the structural side of things seamless. They provided cost-effective design solutions that saved us on construction costs without compromising safety. They were incredibly responsive to our contractor's questions and helped us get through the permitting process faster than expected. If you need a structural engineer in the city who actually understands old SF buildings, this is the firm.

I bought a new, old home and wanted the foundation and floors evaluated…read more Fast response time. They provided a quote ($600) in no time, offered to send out a sample report and asked for the address of the house. When I probed them with what the evaluation involved (such as mapping floor levelness) and whether they were independent without financial ties to contractors, I learned they don't map floor levelness. They didn't answer the bulk of my questions, and they ended stating they don't have the bandwidth to take on my project.

I hired SF Bay Engineering for seismic retrofit plans under the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program…read more I was told architectural drawings were required before they could proceed, so I hired and paid an architect to prepare them. After multiple back and forth and with SF Bay Engineering admitting they aren't familiar with the requirements, they terminated the contract. They refunded their engineering fee, but the architectural cost remained my responsibility. I brought the matter to small claims court, and the court ruled that because I retained the plans, reimbursement was not warranted. I recommend future clients clarify in writing how architectural costs will be handled if SF Bay Engineering terminates the contract. Happy to provide additional details upon request

Mitchell was very knowledgeable and helped us to understand the issue we noticed in our home. His…read moreexperience as a contractor really helped to inform the conversation because he could walk us through what the typically fix work be for an issue such as this. He was prompt, polite and affordable. We will definitely call him again in the future!

Spoke with Mitchell regarding an un permitted shed. In the past we have had issues dealing with…read moreother engineers not being transparent with us and not providing us with the help that we needed. Mitchell was very helpful and knowledgeable about the county regulations and confirmed that our existing plans were compliant. Because of his promptness and willingness to help us, we can now move forward with permitting our shed with the county without delays.

Peiman and Laleh have been a phenomenal help. They are patient, kind, knowledgeable, and willing to…read morego the extra mile, when extra questions or issues arose with our contractor. We wouldn't be more thrilled to recommend them. Peiman's team's professionalism and skill make them a rare find for home remodeling projects in the Bay Area.

I contacted more than 20 structural engineers in attempting to even get someone to take my call,…read morelet alone to make my choice of whom to work with for seismic calculations for my home remodel project. Mr. Peiman Ghaffari of S&P Structural Engineers clearly stood out above the rest. He was the fastest to respond; the best communicator -- patient, clear, and easy to work with; and was the one who completed my project with integrity, high technical competency, and professionalism, exactly on time. I have to say I count myself fortunate for finding and choosing Mr. Ghaffari / S&P for my work and I would hope to hire him again if ever a new need arises.

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.