We are very dissatisfied with Clifton's service. We hired him specifically for a…read morefoundation/deflection evaluation and clearly stated upfront that our goal was to obtain a report that could be compared apple-to-apple with the builder's calculations so the builder could be held responsible. We provided all county-filed documents in advance for this purpose. Despite this, the final report was not PE-stamped and used a different methodology than the builder's standards, making a valid comparison impossible and the report unusable. The builder would not accept it. Multiple follow-ups requesting clarification went unanswered or resulted in brief, unclear responses that did not address our concerns. Instead of addressing our stated goal, the inspector focused on upselling contractors listed on his website and encouraging us to contact them for repairs--something we explicitly stated we did not want. Overall, the service failed to meet expectations and did not deliver what was agreed upon.

Mr. Cliff Parker is a polite punctual, knowledgeable and reliable inspector…read more Very thorough with his inspections (video included) and solutions for problems found. His reports are a clear roadmap for you and your contractors to solve all foundation problems. His maintenance recommendations will save you money and headaches. Also in purchases and sales of properties he is an asset to your appraiser.

For the past 19+ years, I have used the services provided by Advanced Structural Concepts to aid in…read morethe structural design and integrity of my residential design work. I have been very happy with the service and support I have received from ASC.

Reliable, exceptional, effective, and excellent in their work. I'll always recommend them.read more

I used Ahart to help evaluate a residential structural issue with a broken roof truss and…read morefoundation cracks in our basement walls. From the start, Steve was great to work with and very thorough in his examination. He gave me early indications of what is happening and a general recourse of how to remediate it. However, it would be extra to draw up official restoration/fix plans, he did give us a lot more peace of mind moving forward. If you are looking for an independent structural engineer point of view, I would call Steve.

We needed some advice on a structural engineering concern arising during a kitchen renovation and…read morewe needed it fast and simple to understand. Steve was able to come to the house fairly quickly and provide both a diagnosis of the problem (yes there was one) and some reasonable solution options that were practical and doable. Additionally, he was able to simply (in ways that a non structural engineer could understand) answer all my questions and I am definitely more knowledgeable about my home's structure after his consultation.

I was looking for a specific service (structural inspection) & started a project request via Yelp…read moreto receive quotes. Bitarchitects provided a prompt response, prompt call phone consultation & next steps. Within 1 week of contact I was able to discuss my concerns, the engineer completed a thorough walk through of my home & gave me ample amount of time view discuss my concerns. More importantly they didn't drag out the walkthrough for hours!! I appreciate the honest responses to help distinguish between normal settlement & items that are concerning. I'm waiting on the written report (inspection was completed one business day before writing this review) to proceed with the fixes. I strongly urge spending time & money on an inspection from a structural engineer before spending $$$$ for repairs that aren't needed. Prior to contacting I had 2 vendors try to sell me solutions for problems I didn't have. The price I paid for the inspection literally saved me $$,$$$. My selection of Bitarchitects was because they heard my initial concern, were quick to provide service, & provided communication from initial inquiry to the day of service.

I am adding to my earlier review (see below) - because Bitarchitects helped us successfully…read morecomplete a significant structural reinforcement of our home. Terry Bitar and her team were great to work with every step of the project. They handled things large and small to successfully complete the project. It was easy to communicate with the team, both on big picture issues and on smaller logistical issues. Bitarchitects listened to us and provided us with options and expertise to navigate the task of structural reinforcements for our 100-year old DC home. I also appreciated that, in addition to talking through things, they neatly put things in writing so there was a clear documentation of the project. -- We had an urgent concern with a structural issue in our old house so we reached out to Bitarchitects based on their good reviews here. We received a prompt response and soon had an engineer evaluating our house. The engineer was thorough, helpful, and went above and beyond. He provided a lot of valuable insight both on site and then in a comprehensive written report. I also appreciate that Bitarchitects is able to help me find vendors to complete the work recommended in the engineering report. I have had a great experience from the start and would recommend Bitarchitects to other homeowners.

I was in the process of buying an older house and I wanted a structural engineer to look at the…read moreproperty to make sure the foundation was in decent shape. The floor was slightly uneven in the living room, and I wanted assurance that it wasn't a foundation issue. I called a few companies and no one could come out for at least 2 weeks and they charged twice as much!!! Mr. Osman could come out the next day and wrote a fantastic report. Did I mention he has a PhD!! If you want someone quick and dependable I highly recommend using this company. He has high tech laser tools and was very friendly. If you are buying an older house look out for stair step cracks, and also keep in mind the electricity may not be grounded.

Mr. Osman is amazing! We were buying an old house in DC and had a short timeline for the inspection…read morecontingency. He reshuffled his schedule to help us out, and jumped on board. He patiently explained all the issues we were facing and allayed our (misguided) fears. He is responsive, professional and knowledgeable. Look no further, Mr. Osman is the structural engineer you want!

Outstanding process done professionally. The entire structural repair project to our house was…read morewell organized, clearly explained, and promptly executed to our satisfaction. We especially appreciate Jose and his hardworking crew for their careful and neat work. There is no doubt we would choose them again if needed.

I had some concerning signs of settling and wanted a professional opinion. The first first…read morefoundation specialist I called gave me a ridiculous quote and was very pushy. Upon calling DESKA, I was put on the line with a real human and had an appointment for the very next day. Len came out and gave me an honest assessment and put away many of my fears regarding my foundation issues. They also informed me what to look for when identifying serious issues. 100% recommending and using DESKA moving forward.

Paul was very proactive, communicative, and efficient throughout the entire process. He clearly…read moreunderstood what was needed, provided practical solutions, and helped us move quickly through permitting and inspections. Everything went smoothly thanks to his support. Highly recommend working with him.

Paul Parsoneault did a fantastic job evaluating our foundation concerns. I highly recommend him…read morefor his knowledge, professionalism and timely responsiveness. I cannot recommend him enough. He was fantastic!