I hired Foresight for both a full home inspection and a separate engineering foundation evaluation for a first-time home purchase. I was very impressed with Mr. Varma and the quality of his work. Mr. Varma's significant education, credentialing, and years of experience is the reason I chose Foresight. He is a licensed Professional Structural Engineer with a bachelors and master's in civil engineering, and something like 20 different industry licenses/credentials. The seller had already obtained a professional pre-listing inspection a couple of months earlier, which gave me an unusual opportunity to compare two inspections of the same house. The seller's inspection was competent and caught a number of real issues, but placing the two reports side by side made it obvious how much more detailed and technically specific Mr. Varma's work was. The attic was the clearest example. The prior report documented the basic framing and insulation. Mr. Varma went considerably further, identifying undersized purlins, insufficient bracing and collar ties contributing to visible roof and sheathing sag, and a deficient ridge-board configuration. That was representative of his work overall. He would identify a problem, then explain what was wrong with it and why it mattered. Having the general inspection and a separate engineering foundation evaluation done in the same visit was a real convenience during a limited option period. For the foundation report, he performed a micro-elevation survey across the first floor. He measured as much as 1.8 inches of variation, but he also weighed the absence of adverse symptoms, the fairly even door reveals, and the properly operating doors. His conclusion was that the slab had likely been poured somewhat unlevel and settled some over its 43 years, but was still performing as intended and did not require repair. He separately identified localized rusted rebar causing concrete popping and recommended a specific repair. Mr. Varma encouraged us to attend, arrived about 30 minutes early, and was already working when I got there. Throughout the inspection he pointed things out, explained why they were deficiencies, distinguished material issues from cosmetic ones, and gave us practical advice on the minor items we could reasonably handle ourselves. He explained, for instance, that garage-door safety sensors mounted too high can allow a small child or pet to pass beneath the beam without stopping a closing door. One small detail in the report stuck with me as a good indication of his experience. He identified some unusual exterior trim damage specifically as squirrel damage. I wondered how he could possibly know that, especially since there were no squirrels around at the time. I looked up images of squirrel damage to houses afterward, and it looked exactly like the damage that he photographed. He was professional and courteous throughout and delivered both reports within roughly 36 hours, despite leaving the country the following morning. I appreciated that given our option-period deadline. I just have one small constructive criticism; the report formatting could be cleaned up a little. The reports pack in a lot of information, and they'd be easier to work through with a few changes: a table of contents that indicates where to find specific sections, more spacing between the sections (or larger headers for each section), and some different font color choices...a lot of text was in bright red which was a little difficult to read for me. I wanted an inspector who would catch the things most inspectors wouldn't even know to look for, explain what actually mattered, and give me enough to make an informed decision. Mr. Varma did exactly that. Beyond that, the thoroughness, detail, and significant technical expertise reflected in his reports will give me solid grounds to negotiate a lower purchase price; I'm confident I'll be able to more than recoup the reasonable cost of the inspections because of his findings. I would absolutely use Foresight again and recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

"I'm currently working with Foresight Engineering, Mr Varma, regarding some issues with my home. While the process has just begun I've been very impressed with his professionalism, clear communication, and confident approach. He has taken the time to explain each step and has shown genuine commitment to helping me address the situation. I appreciate his thoroughness and the respectful way he's handled everything so far. I feel reassured knowing my home is in the hands of someone so capable and dedicated." read more

Good quality inspections & reports. Utilized for new David weekley building & 11 month inspection. Thanks!

Victor was easy to reach, punctual, and initially assured me that inspecting my foundation repairs was within his expertise. We discussed the project, agreed on a price, and he stated I would receive a report the next day. However, when he arrived, he was dressed in a suit and seemed reluctant to inspect the house thoroughly, despite my prior description of the conditions. He mostly assessed from doorways, even when I pointed out specific concerns. While he did provide some advice on areas outside the exposed beams, he never mentioned an extra charge. After a very brief inspection--less than an hour for 1,800 sqft--he unexpectedly suggested I should pay more for the additional advice and then stated he would exclude it from the report. This was unprofessional and caught me off guard. I paid the agreed amount, but now, four days later, my check has been cashed, and I still have not received the promised report. I would not recommend his services due to poor professionalism, lack of thoroughness, and failure to deliver on commitments. Update: I received the inspection report four business days later than promised, which was disappointing given the $700 cost. The delay caused unnecessary inconvenience, and the quality of the inspection speaks for itself. I encourage others to review the report carefully before making a decision. My google review has been deleted so I am posting here. read more

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Victor came out right on time. His scheduling was very flexible and he agreed to meet with me early in the morning. He provided a detailed report along with a map of recommendations for resolution. He was able to explain to me exactly how the foundation of the house was moving and mitigation techniques. Even available to follow up phone calls as well. He spent the two hours investigating the cause of cracks along the exterior and interior walls of a home we are about to purchase. Highly recommend him. read more

This is a scam, do not spend your money on this service. We should have known when the inspector only agreed to take cash before services were rendered. We needed a foundation inspection. The man came for only one hour and only brought a camera. He provided an incomplete report that anyone could have written, without specific recommendation or reasons. No pictures, no engineering conslusions. THEN THE MAN OFFERED TO USE HIS OWN FOUNDATION COMPANY TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. This is a complete scam and we will be reporting this man to the Texas board for offering scam engineering services to sell his own fix with his company. RUN AWAY DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! We flushed $650 down the toilet today. read more

If you or someone you know needs a foundation inspection on a home you own or about to purchase, please give Victor Varma a call over at foresight engineering and inspections, when he inspected my home foundation he guided me through exactly what was needed and explained everything to me in detail and that really made a difference because now I know what to expect and there won't be any surprises later, please contact him if you're in need of these services, you won't be disappointed. read more

Victor gave me a very detailed inspection- I am glad I chose this company to do an inspection. If you are looking for someone to go in depth with your inspection and give you good customer service he's your guy. He was very flexible in when he could make it out to my home and in meeting me after work. He walked through the whole house with me and showed any deficiencies- I learned a lot about how to inspect a home. Don't be alarmed by the low number of reviews.. this is a great small company. read more

Victor is a very nice guy, but you should verify what you are getting before you hire him. I thought I was having him come out to write a report that I could get to provide the city for a permit. He quoted $700 over the phone for three walls. After he came out and gave me verbal advice about what should be done - he said if I wanted a written report it would be an additional $800, the $700 is to come out and provide "homeowners advice who are planning to do it themselves". I think this should have been made more clear up front, since I had initially looked at his website and saw one of the engineering reports that I was expecting to get - instead I only got verbal advice on what should be done. I decided to forego the additional $800 service. EDIT: I have no choice but to lower my review. After taking the advice of Victor on removing a portion of a beam he thought was not supporting anything, it was indeed supporting something - it's called a girder. Upon cutting it, the house started developing cracks (almost immediately) and it was confirmed by another (real) structural engineer that this has caused issues. I would not use Victor again. At $700 for an hour of "advice", the advice should be exacting and spot on. read more

Victor Varma of Foresight Engineering recently completed a foundation inspection for my real estate client and did a great job! He is extremely qualified, knowledgeable, and professional and I would highly recommend him as a structural engineer. This is the 2nd time we used him and I will definitely use him again in the future. Jon K. read more

Victor did an EXCELLENT job. Very professional and responsive. I was under a time restriction and helped me through that. I would use any of his services again! And, I would recommend him to anyone needing his many services. 5 Stars all the way! read more

I was way overcharged by this guy. When I spoke with Victor on the telephone, he said he would charge $750 to inspect and diagnose the problem with the walls and foundation of my house. When I asked why it would cost so much, Victor said he had to: (1) use his equipment to measure the elevations throughout my house; and (2) measure the perimeter of the foundation among other things in order to diagnose the problem. Victor said the inspection would take him about half a day to complete. The only equipment Victor showed up with was his camera. He took some pictures but no measurements. He had me cut a hole in the wall. After only 35 minutes, Victor gave me his diagnosis and asked for the $750. When I questioned the amount again, based on what he did and did not do, and the amount of time he was on the job, Victor said that is what he charged for his inspection and diagnosis. Turned out, Victor's diagnosis was totally wrong. Victor claimed that the builder had failed to secure the framing to the foundation. When I tried to get the failure repaired under the builder's warranty, the builder's representative showed me where the framing was attached to the foundation. In Victor's photographs, dust was covering the nail heads. I telephoned Victor and told him that his diagnosis and his report were totally wrong. I asked for my money back since he did absolutely nothing positive toward solving my problem. Victor said "too bad," "no refund." I would never recommend this guy. read more

Victor and Foresight Engineering provided an excellent service to me and my wife in the inspection of our new home. He was available on very short notice; provided a very thorough and knowledgeable inspection report; and allowed us to negotiate the final price down of our home by a considerable amount. Our investment in Foresight's inspection paid out 700%. A lot of other inspectors would have likely rushed through the inspection and given the house the ok without a thorough review that gives the advantage to the buyer (both for price negotiation and information on their new purchase). Foresight's inspection took around 5 hours, but it was totally worth it. A very different experience from our last home inspector. Foresight's reports are super thorough and invaluable, not only for negotiation, but to know what it is you have to do to bring your home to standard. He saw things that we would never have thought of. In the end, what we did was attach a dollar amount to every improvement that Victor suggested and used that dollar amount to negotiate the price of our home down by a considerable amount. We will continue to use Foresight to consult with for any repairs on our new home and for any future inspections that we may require. Foresight's experience in custom home building and engineering bring an invaluable perspective to home inspection that allows the buyer to have the foresight necessary for a successful home purchase and proper maintenance of a home, usually a family's most valuable asset. With all sincerity, we unconditionally recommend Victor and Foresight engineering for home inspection and consultation. read more

We are currently building a custom home. We were advised by our builder, with very short notice (due to weather and other situations) that the foundation pour was to occur within a couple of days. I sought out an inspector and was happy to find Victor at Foresight Engineering & Inspections. He was able and willing to schedule our pre-pour inspection under very short notice. Mr. Varma arrived on-time, was friendly, and willing to answer any questions. Any doubts that came up during the inspection were either resolved by observations, careful review of the engineering plans, or reported in his report. The report was delivered in a timely manner so that we were able to address any reported concerns with our builder prior to the concrete pour. Having an engineer review the site and the plans prior to the concrete pour gave us a good peace of mind with regard to the construction of our pier and beam foundation with void boxes. I would recommend Mr. Varma and his company! read more

Victor was amazing! Not only was he kind and super intelligent, but he did an incredibly thorough job on my inspection. He also got his detailed report back to me in a very timely manner. And last, he walked me through the report so that all my questions were answered. I highly recommend Foresight! read more

I was looking for a structural engineer for remodeling work. Victor was available upon last minute notice. He performed an initial engineering inspection and provided recommendations. After the work was performed, he conducted a final engineering inspection. The drawings he provided were through and I would recommend him to anyone he needs a structural engineer. read more

Victor is extremely responsive and service oriented. I have worked with him on several projects and I know when he takes on a request - it will be done quickly and correct. read more

Me again, with another review. Closing on a loan is so frustrating. They tell you the information you sent, which is overwhelming in its self" tell you are finished and then you get another call that they need one more thing! In my case it was a receipt from the inspection. So I called Victor and explained what I needed and if he could please have it by today before noon or they would change my closing date. Victor was in the middle of an inspection when I called. He assured me he would do his best to get it to me. He did! I received the files last night after 8 p.m. Victor and his company are an example of hard work, integrity and honesty that is so hard to find. I HIGHLY recommend this company! Thank you for helping me on both occasions! read more

Very poor work. Not detailed at all. Couldn't see obvious issues even when I pointed to them and they were directly in front of his face. It's pretty obvious that Nelson O's review is fabricated. If you use this company, you are making a big mistake. read more

Victor was highly recommended by our realtor's firm - Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene. They recommended only 2 firms for us to use following the Hurricane Harvey flood here in Houston. Mr Varma was great. He called ahead, found our location and was prompt in arrival. He answered all questions we had and explained the process. We were happy to learn our home's mold levels were not elevated and we received our mold certificate via emailed report the same week. We paid $475 for the mold survey which was not covered by our flood insurance but gave us peace of mind in continuing on with our flood renovations. Many thanks for everything! read more

Victor and Foresight Engineering provided us with outstanding service. He arrived for the inspection of our potential new home with only a few days notice, and he was able to present us with a full written report in little over a day. Victor was very detailed during the inspection and walked us through the process to ensure that we would understand. Meanwhile, his report contained excellent specifics and became an excellent tool for us in negotiations. I strongly recommend Victor and his company to all prospective home buyers. read more

I needed an inspection scheduled ASAP, so I called Foresight Engineering & Inspections at 7:30 PM on Father's Day, completely expecting them to be closed, in which case I would leave a message with the details and expect a call back the next morning. To my surprise, an answering service put me in touch with Victor (I felt bad for bugging someone on a holiday). Victor made himself available the next day to perform the inspection and was very understanding with the expedited schedule. He was very thorough with the results and I definitely recommend using this company (especially Victor!) in the future. read more

Do not use this company, they do not stand by their work. I had Foresight Engineering come inspect the house I'm about to buy, and the report said that the roof was fine. We even asked the inspector if he thought we were going to have an issue insuring the roof since it was 17 years old and he said "absolutely not, you won't have a problem". Well, we can't insure it because it's too old, and when I called him to ask for my money back because his bad report is costing us the house and earnest money, he told me it wasn't his fault, he wasn't an insurance agent, and eventually told me he didn't have time to deal with me and hung up on me. He also lied to me and told me the roof was a 30 year roof, which I later checked with the builder and they said there is no such thing as a 30 year roof of that type. read more