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 already love this company and they have not yet set foot on my property. Short story is that a…read moremouse proofer told me I may have some foundation issues. After some research, I concluded I should consult a structural engineer. Framework has great reviews, so I reached out. The person who resounded to my email inquiry requested some photos, asked me some targeted questions, gave me some pointers re what to look for, looked at more photos, and responded again. The professionalism and courtesy exhibited by this company is first rate, and I am not yet even a client. These days, great customer service is rare, so I am surprised and enthusiastic when I receive it. I may or may not end up needing a structural engineer in the future, but, if I do, I know who I will hire.

I strongly recommend Framework Engineering…read more My wife and I were looking to put in an offer on a house near Rockridge Bart. Due to the condition of the home, which hadn't been lived in for a couple of years, there was significant deferred maintenance and open questions about the scope of needed structural repairs. The house sits on a down slope with a large undeveloped basement level. We have a growing family, so were excited about the possibility of expanding the square footage of the house in the future, but unsure about the risk and cost to expand. Dustin Muhn came out to the site this past Sunday on short notice. He walked the Basement level with us and compared his observations to the seller's home inspection report. He uncovered a crack in one of the retaining walls that was not covered by the report and expertly interpreted some of the more technical language for us. Most importantly, he provided us feedback on the minimum required scope of work that we should complete prior to occupying the house, while also exploring a second larger project to occur sometime later. If you're looking for someone to evaluate the structural design and existing conditions of your home, Check out Framework Engineering.

We had a great experience working with Massoudi Consulting Engineers. Rod is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and brought up several important structural and design considerations that we hadn't even thought about. He clearly has deep experience, especially with projects in San Francisco - he pointed out a number of intricacies and local requirements that only someone familiar with SF codes and processes would know. It really gave us peace of mind knowing we were in good hands. Tiffany and Vivian were also wonderful to work with - very responsive, detail-oriented, and efficient. They kept everything moving smoothly and were quick to answer our (many!) questions. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing, which makes the whole process so much easier. Overall, the team is professional, experienced, and extremely well-versed in the kind of nuance that SF projects demand. Highly recommend!

I've been working with the engineers from MCE since before they were MCE. They've been my gold…read morestandard for quality engineering on jobs big and small for over a decade. I can recommend them without hesitation or reservation.

They came out to do an estimate for French drains and other things, then never came through with…read morethe estimate as promised. Haven't heard from them even after we texted for follow up. They were not helpful at all. Flakey and non communicative.

Jari Construction worked on my balcony repair and seismic strengthening project. They replaced 2…read morebalconies and strengthened my foundation and some of my walls. I'm very happy with the work which is also a great investment in my home's value. The balconies look beautiful! Everything was handled professionally, and the project was finished on time and without any issues.

Absolutely not surprised to see all the great reviews for Mel and his crew. He has done a massive…read morerepair on the rear facade of our house, remediating dry rot, water damage, and less-than-ideal work by prior craftsmen. They replaced, repaired and painted three floors of wood walls and ceilings; resealed my balcony and refreshed its railing; repaired my screen door; and completed other tasks that required coordination with a variety of experts, like updating some roof sections and adding new gutters and skylights. A few points about the overall experience: - Mel and his team stuck with the job even as the amount of work stretched far beyond initial estimates. He committed to my 100% satisfaction and did not stop until everything subpar was brought up to his high standards. This house has never been so well sealed. - Mel communicated more quickly and completely than any construction professional I've ever worked with. Starting from the review of the initial contract and through the removal of the portapotty at the end of the job, I always knew exactly what was happening and why. - I am not a professional contractor but my bestie's husband is. I had him review the work and he had no notes. - Access to my rear facade is awkward. His crew made the extra effort to traverse the hard to navigate easement behind my property. What a slog every day for months. Mel and his team are the epitome of conscientiousness and are truly nice people.

Victor (and his crew) were very friendly and personable. My…read morejob grew (as most do) because of rot that couldn't be seen on the first inspection . So, just know that any job can (and probably will) cost lots more. This isn't their fault, just how these jobs go. They did a good job uncovering all of the damage and carefully repaired everything. I am very pleased with the work that they did for me. They were very knowledgeable about what they were doing. I have had some remodeling experience, so when they explained things, my construction knowledge told me they were knowing what they were taking about. What I didn't know, they were more than happy to take time and explain it to me. I especially liked how they cleaned up the job site every day. I would recom them highly. Good job guys!

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 had a great experience working with KSD. I parted ways with my contractor in the middle of a…read moreremodeling project but was able to pick up the missing pieces with Patrick and David's help. Furthermore, they even did a complementary structural inspection when COVID prevented the city from sending an inspector out to the site. I would seek them out again for future work and have no hesitation in recommending them.

David reviewed my house's foundation, and provided designs for some minor upgrades we needed, to…read moremeet the CEA standards for a discount on quake insurance. I was able to process the paperwork today to reduce our insurance premium. Friendly, professional service, always prompt with replies on email.

We just completed a significant dry-rot repair project with Matthew Kelly for our 6-unit building…read morein Noe Valley, and we could not have been more pleased with the results. What started out as standard deck repairs to satisfy the new California laws that have taken effect lead into additional non-related wood rot issues that Matthew brought to my attention. His level of competence, communication, and work ethic is everything we wanted and needed for a project that requires third-party certification and long-term protection for our building. His crews were respectful of tenants in the building, had great attention to detail, and left the property spotlessly clean before completion. This level of construction and repair is not the situation where you go with the lowest bid, his pricing was in the middle of the quotes we received which was absolutely fine considering how smoothly the entire experience went. We will absolutely be contacting him before any other contractor when we need additional work done on our building.

Matthew Kelly and his team went above and beyond to make sure the work was completed in the best…read moreway possible. The whole team was very professional and so kind! They were very considerate with my family. Thank you! We highly recommend!