Marcus was great - this was a while ago when I requested his services for an assessment. He was knowledgeable, thorough and reasonable - highly recommend read more

Everyone here is AMAZING! They went above and beyond on a project for us that many other companies said could not be done in the timeline we needed. They exceeded all expectations! We HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

Experienced professional. Thank you. Diagnostic was accurate. We have foundation fixed now. No more moving

Marcus was great... Took time with me to explain everything, was very knowledgeable, and well worth the cost.

Marcus is great!!!! Have consulted with Marcus several times on different projects. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with.

We requested Woods Residential Engineering to perform a structural assessment on a property. Marcus was professional, explained things clearly, and worth the cost. read more

Marcus Woods is an extremely knowledgeable structural engineer. As a real estate investor, I have worked with him on several projects. He impresses me with his commitment to getting the report done right. I have seen him crawl through tight spaces and wedge his way into nooks and crannies. He is thorough in his inspection and write up, and comes well regarded in the Chicagoland investor community. His prices are reasonable and his expertise expansive. read more

I've worked together with Marcus for over a decade and his passion for engineering and developing relationships is a primary driver of Woods REI. They are professional with insights and recommendations that always help move our projects forward in a timely manner. read more

Great job helping us with inspecting the structural integrity and initial building design for a 6 unit condo building. Very thorough. Highly recommend! read more

Marcus very professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and friendly. Most importantly he was trustworthy. Though dressed too nicely for coming to crawl beneath the house! We needed to know why our back porch was slightly slanting on an angle before building a new deck around it. Marcus found the issue, a half eroded support beam (from water damage) beneath the porch. And provided an inspection of the old deck's support beams. Thankfully won't have to replace the foundation support beams of old deck, just some repairs and addtl reinforcements. So not a total tear down. That will save us some cash. His inspection fee was reasonable, though he does charge extra if you'd like a formal report sent, which we didn't know about, but asked for so that we could communicate appropriately with the contractor we will hire for the repairs. He sent report 4 days later. Quick turn around. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone. Gave us peace of mind. And in our situation, not as bad as we thought. read more

Excellent service. Marcus responded very timely. His recommendation were very helpful.

Communication seems to be an issue with this company as some of the other negative reviews confirm. Marcus came out for an inspection in August 2021. I emailed him the day of the visit just to confirm a few things after he left. He never got back to until a few months later. As one can imagine his memory of the inspection was foggy. That is why I emailed him the day of the visit. He recently offered to complete a structural design for an issue we had. I emailed him twice to request the work and he never replied. It has been one month since the first email. Even if he could not accommodate the request or was too busy, a simple reply goes a long way. read more

Didn't show up to the appointment I made, and then never replied to the follow-up message I sent asking what happened.

Marcus was great. He had helpful, practical advice and explained things in ways that were easy to understand. I would use him again.

Marcus reviewed our building's structural integrity helping us prioritize projects and determine how urgently they should be addressed. His report was thorough and easy to understand, and our contractor was able to use the report to make the necessary repairs. He was prompt, and it was easy to communicate with him. Very pleased! read more

Went out of their way to help me with structural engineering questions I had on a new commercial building I was looking to buy. Didn't charge me anything. Such a great guy! read more

Marcus Woods was GREAT ! I own a general contracting firm in Chicago and needed a quick turn around Structural Framing Evaluation Report to see if a roof could hold the weight of a 1800 lb generator. Marcus met my clients and I and within a week had emailed the report as promised. Marcus is very good at his job and I would highly recommend Woods Residential Engineering on all projects in need of a structural engineer! Thank you Marcus ! read more

Yes, yes, yes. Marcus is a smart guy who knows what he's doing. He was very respectful, diligent, patient, knowledgeable, etc. He took the time to explain his findings (i.e., give specific, convincing reasons for his conclusions) and answer all my questions. His fee seemed very reasonable. I was particularly impressed that Marcus was willing to admit that he didn't know the very last detail about a particularly obscure aspect of one of the problems, but instead indicated that he would follow up after investigating. Hopefully I won't need Marcus back at my house, but I would absolutely recommend Marcus and Woods REI to others. read more

Very professional. Quick response time. Reasonable rates for consultation without written Plan. Would hire again. read more

Slow follow up and response times. They missed a scheduled appointment. The call service and/or office staff was not good. I ended up using another engineer. read more

Extremely responsive and helpful, Marcus is also a careful listener. Every detail of data I could provide was clearly absorbed & factored in to his diagnosis and solutions. (Mysterious water leak above a window--not related to the window itself). His engineering & problem-solving knowledge shows through, beginning with his inclination to start with simple solutions and work your way up through more complex possibilities, rather than the opposite. (We had one tuckpointer suggest $10k of work...) I will definitely call him *first* in the future. read more

Marcus was timely and professional. He shared his wealth of knowledge in a way that my neighbors and I could easily understand. He explained each concern that we had, regarding cracks in our building, putting our minds at ease. He also suggested ways to fix a few small issues. He then created a report of all of his findings, which we will keep on file for future use. Thanks, Marcus! read more

I would highly recommend this company. Even though they were very busy, they got back to me and they didn't leave me hanging like some of the other companies I contacted. Very professional and knowledgeable. read more

Contact Marcus! It was a huge stroke of luck for us. We were very happy to have found Marcus Woods through a web search! His ability to easily explain the issues with our circa 1893 basement was a welcome change. He actually spent the time to explain why we should repair some things and why we don't have to worry about other things. He helped us understand the science behind the various forces at play within the old part of our house. Additionally, we asked if he could recommend any companies that could do the work in the Chicago suburbs. We met with his top recommendation and we've already had the work done by them. Marcus's extensive knowledge was evident: it's an 125+ year old foundation which has had 3 major renovations over the years. There have been lots of changes made to the old basement, but we think this is the first time that a Highly Qualified Structural Engineer like Marcus has looked at it. He was able to read the clues of what, and why, things were done in the past. And with his advice, the structure will stand for another 125+ years. Thanks, Marcus! read more

Marcus was super professional and able to explain both the technical aspects of the issue, as well as put it in laymans terms. We are a small HOA and require everyone to sign off on any expenses, and he was flexible as we corralled votes, which I really appreciated. He was very knowledgeable and even walked around the rest of the building to look at additional areas of concern that we did not mention originally. I would definitely recommend Marcus to anyone! read more

Marcus was a fantastic resource for us! He helped us determine what was necessary to replace support beams in our basement, and provided guidance to our eventual contractor. He was responsive and kind, and took plenty of time to explain what was needed. Thank you! read more

Called to set up a last minute appointment, he shuffled stuff around to free up time and then consulted me enough on the phone to talk me out of even setting an appointment at all. read more

Hiring a structural engineer can be stressful, because you're already afraid they'll uncover your worst nightmare about your home, but also, that their fee costs as much as your home. However, Marcus was a great professional to work with. He arrived on time and as we walked through inspecting the property, he explained everything in a way that made complicated concepts easily digestible. He pinpointed the causes of issues and recommended various fixes. He's very knowledgable and his fees are hard to beat. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a structural engineer. read more

I would recommend Woods Residential Engineering & Inspection to anyone having structural issues with their property and any other needs you may have. After doing an extensive online search and speaking to various companies, I bumped into Woods Residential Engineering & Inspection and do not regret it. Marcus was the engineer I worked with. He is very knowledgeable and was very helpful from beginning to end. Not only did I get great customer service but he resolved the issue I had with my property! He also did it in a timely fashion. I would give him and his team 5 STARS!!! read more

Marcus led us on for like 2 weeks and after he came back from vacation, ignored our calls. Our project has been significantly delayed due to his unprofessionalism. read more