I hired them for an ADU project. What I loved about them is that they stuck to the timelines and…read moremade sure my queries/concerns were addressed in timely manner.

Eric and the entire team are the best -- professional, extremely communicative, and an absolute…read morepleasure to work with. They went above and beyond at every step, proactively coordinating with our GC and even coming onsite to walk through details together. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a remodeling project.

I was lucky to have the experience of working with Lokesh and ProStruct Engineering. Lokesh…read more(project manager) always answered quickly to all communications in a clear and responsive way. Additionally the output from the structural engineers was efficiently shown in a virtual meeting describing exactly what changes are required and they worked with the contractor to find the most cost-efficient design. All questions were answered clearly as well as follow-on questions that came up after the design review. After the plans were released and payment was made Lokesh remained very responsive to requests as they come up. I would definitely use Prostruct again if I have another structural engineering project.

After dealing with a basement flood and running a fan and dehumidifier extensively I noticed…read moreseveral cracks in a support beam. It's possible that they'd been there for a long time, but I uploaded the photos to Claude and it strongly recommended getting a structural engineer to assess the damage. I put out several inquiries and ProStruct responded very quickly. I had a free phone consultation with Irvin Chua of ProStruct and he said that he could have an engineer assess the cracked beam and to look for any other sources of damage. Note, that one will need to pay upfront ($875 is their standard fee), which gave me some pause but moved forward as there didn't look to be many structural engineers with a Yelp presence. Irvin arranged for their engineer, Francis, to make a site visit. Francis was professional and confirmed that the foundation and support beams all were in good shape aside from the crack. He went over his recommended repairs and noted that a handyman could handle it and we didn't need a contractor, which saved us money. The report provided was clear and detailed and the handyman had no problems following the recommendations. Repairs are now complete and we have peace of mind that our housing support is solid again.

I found out the beams spanning my garage and supporting my lights and garage door were not adequate…read moreto support even their own weight, let alone the load on top of them. I panicked and called a few engineers to find out what I should do. They either wouldn't call back or refused to take on a smaller residential job. The only one who helped me was Kobe. Kobe calmed me down and clearly explained how the original structure had changed over time. He reassured me that while the space was safe for now, it should be remedied to protect its long-term integrity and ability to withstand an earthquake. He provided engineering plans that I am currently having a contractor implement. I am really grateful for his expertise and his time, since I know this wasn't a job that many engineers even wanted to discuss, let alone design for. He really cared and wanted to help me and my family out. They are honest people, and I cannot thank them enough for what they did for me.

I will need to demo a couple of interior walls for my home remodeling project, so I need to ensure…read morethat it won't compromise the structural integrity of the roof. I contacted Kobe Structural Engineering for help. Daniel responded to me very quickly with a couple of very clear and easy solutions. Very professional and fair price!

We had an excellent experience working with Ryan on a full gut renovation, which was a complex…read moreproject from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable and hands-on, especially when it came to navigating city requirements, securing permits, and coordinating inspections, which made a potentially stressful process feel very manageable. Communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and the quality of work was top-notch. Ryan was proactive in flagging issues early and thoughtful about solutions, and the final result exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend him for any major renovation or construction project.

Ryan is gem of a person.. day/night/sick.. he will always be there to help/assist you in any type…read moreof problem and always on top of the latest knowledge of city laws and insights and is extremely resourceful selflessly..

We have consulted WH Yang for various house improvements. He was very responsive and very…read moreknowledgeable. Highly recommend him!

The feedback of hiring Wei Hong Yang is not positive and mix, which is very different from the rest…read moreof the reviews here. I recently hired Wei Hong Yang as a structural engineer for a home renovation project. Communication: His email turnaround time is about 12-24 hours after you sign the contract. As a busy professional with many clients and cases, he never answer the phone promptly when urgent matters arose. While I understand that he is a highly sought-after professional, I believe that being busy should not be used as an excuse for poor communication. Competence: While I found his technical skills to be impressive, I had some concerns about the design of the interior spaces. In particular, I found that the floor plan was not very convenient for daily use, and some aspects of the design did not take into account practical considerations. As a first-time home owner, I found that his fees added up quickly, and I felt that he was primarily focused on getting the project done quickly and obtaining the necessary permits rather than prioritizing my overall satisfaction as a customer. While I appreciate Mr. Yang's structure expertise in obtaining permits, I would have preferred a more customer-centric approach, with greater attention paid to my needs and preferences. Overall, I would NOT recommend Mr. Yang to others. If you read till here, I would advise you to carefully consider the costs (time + problems left on home owner + money) and to communicate your needs and concerns clearly throughout the process.

I had an excellent experience with ISE. The entire team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy…read moreto work with. Their communication was great, and they made sure everything was handled properly from beginning to end. I truly appreciate their quality of service and attention to detail. I highly recommend ISE!

Jeff helped out with my structure change and was able to swiftly accommodate a smaller project and…read moresqueeze it in. Jeff was also down to earth and understanding what we need for a city permit, not trying to make things more complicated for us. i would recommend ISE for structure consultation

This owner Bruce is a total nightmare, stay away!!! He suggests solutions that are three times…read moremore expensive than anyone else and REFUSES to work with other engineers who say he is being far too unreasonable. Look at his other reviews! Three people just had to hire someone else and they are out $4000 because he is so horrible to work with. I am out $4500 and he is a completely unreasonable and he thinks he is smarter than anyone else, when really he is so full of himself no one can get through to him. He is super abusive, many many people have issues with his personality. This company should not exist anymore he is that bad. Will not listen and in my opnion is a complelety abusive and dishonest person. His managwr told me he does not work with push piers or do work for push piers AFTER I paid them and I ws very clear that the foundation fix I needed was being done with push piers, He took my money and he had no way to meet my needs, very dishonest, I hired Bruce Emam to do a soil test for my foundation repair and a possible addition. He called right when the workers were about to start and wanted $1000 more - shady. He tried to pressure me and yelled at me and called several times for more money before they would start working. Like he was holding me hostage. I tried to talk to him he just talked over me and was yelling over and over like he was beating me up with his words. He got off on being a bully. Very aggressive, very powerplay. He said much more extensive work was needed. I had explained the project throughly several times and all was well documented. He would just yell and not listen, total bully. The bait and switch was not appreciated. I cancelled the job and am asking for my deposit back. After calling many other soil companies I realized my job was too small and Bruce was the only one who would do it in the timeframe I needed. I called his manager and he said he would do it but I still had to pay $4500 instead of $3900. Bruce and he was upset at the bad review and wanted me to take it down. I said when I have a good experience and you guys turn out to be nice pople I can take down the bad review. He did the soils report and asked for my money before he would send the report. I said I paid him a deposit I would like to make sure he did the report before paying, but I ended up paying. His report apparently stated they needed concrete piers which are three times more expensive and according to the foundation company completely unnecessary. They said it completely over the top, Those are only used on a landslide or slopes in extreme situations and my ground is flat and totally not needed. He is just all about money. I feel He is intentionally trying to screw me over and make the job three times more expensive. I feel He is very much a power-play guy, holds people hostage has SERIOUS, SERIOUS control Issues, has "I have to be right issues". In my personal opinion, There is something psychologically wrong with this guy. It seems to me he enjoys being vicious and will try to destroy you if you disagree with him. I would never never never recommend this company to anyone and I feel he is a scam artist and highly unethical because he is such a control freak. I am thinking of calling the other people who have worked with him and had to get a totally new report to file a class action lawsuit with me against this terror of a man. Any takers??? He is all about money and a complete CONTROL FREAK AND YOU MUST OBEY HIM OR HE WILL BE BRUTALLY MEAN TO YOU. His own workers say there are many complaints about his personality. I need a full refund or I am seriously considering a lawsuit againt this unethical dishonest bully. This is my experience. This guy is BAD. This is my personal experience with this highly ABUSIVE and overly dominant individual STAY AWAY.

Had a geotechnical report done. Took 3 months to get the report after the deadline. Also they wont…read moredo a review letter which is required by the county and part of the report. If your looking for a geotechnical engineer skip this one.

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

I worked with HC Structural on a backyard project that involved complex retaining wall work. Lalit…read morewas amazing, providing plans and updating them many times as needed throughout the process. He was extremely responsive and quick to turn around anything we needed. I definitely recommend HC Structural for your project, and working with Lalit specifically was awesome!! We'll be using them again for any future plans we need.

We had a small project to remove a couple of walls and do a seismic retrofit. It was a pleasure to…read morework with the engineers and review the plans as many times as needed after reviewing with the city. We are very happy with the plans/calculations and hope to work with HC Structural in the future for other projects.

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.