Licensed Professional Engineer, structural engineer, performing residential and commercial structural design, structural inspections, mechanical inspections, home purchase or building purchase inspections, prelisting inspections, structural design to satisfy building permit requirements.
Services we offer
residential and commercial structural design and inspection, foundation analysis/inspection. work is as a consultant only, labor is not provided (I am not a contractor).
ON TIME SPENT OVER AN HOUR TAKING LASER LEVEL MEASUREMENT FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE GAVE ME A VERBAL OPINION INSTANTLY THEN SENT A WRITTEN EVALUATION FOR MY RECORDS. MADE EASY RECOMENDATIONS FOR DOOR SETTLING ISSUES.
Description of Work: INSPECTED STRUCTURAL ASPECTS TO THE SETTLING OF MY HOUSE AND DETERMINED JUST WATERING FOUNDATION WOULD SOLVE MOST ISSUES. VERY THOROUGH. AND WASN'T SELLING ANYTHING.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
BRIAN H.
03/2012
5.0
home inspection
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He went through all the various steps that he did and then he told me how I could do it myself in the future. He went through all of the things like the closets and everything and told me that if I wanted to fix it how much it would cost. He didn't give any recommendations to any particular company. He was very helpful. He was on time.
Description of Work: I had Dennis Sieg come out and do a home inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Elliot S.
03/2012
5.0
structural engineer
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I was very pleased with Dennis and will utilize him again if the need arises.
Description of Work: Dennis was polite and professional. He distinguished himself by being very through and in addition to providing the straight forward feedback also provided information on the severity of each observation and if immediate action was warranted or to keep an eye on the situation. Dennis answered all questions and followed up with written feedback and a drawing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Caryl B.
02/2012
5.0
structural engineer
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Mr. Sieg came out immediately and accessed the damage done to foundation. Gave a detailed report and also provided names of various companies to call to receive bids. Very nice man.
Description of Work: Provided a detailed report on the structual repairs needed to fix foundation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Tammy K.
01/2012
4.0
structural engineer
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He was personable and explained things well.
Description of Work: Dennis Sieg did some structural engineering thing for me about a year ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Vicki R.
09/2011
5.0
structural engineer
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It went very well. I made an appointment with Mr. Sieg for two days after I called him. He showed up on time and carefully looked over the interior walls of the house and the foundation. He felt the foundation was in good shape and the problems I had with the cracks were basically cosmetic. He answered all my questions and sent me a detailed report in the mail.
Description of Work: I had a some cracks in walls and 2 doors that periodically I would have trouble closing. I wanted to do some concrete work around the outside of my house and I wanted to make sure the foundation was sound before I had the work done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
GREGORY R.
09/2011
5.0
structural engineer
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The realtor's house inspector identified shortcomings but was not an engineer. After buying the home I had problems. Dennis thoroughly inspected and took plenty of time to explain in detail and answer all questions. I wish I had used him rather than the realtor's inspector - I would have been much better informed. Luckily, what Dennis found that the prior inspector did not find allowed me to make corrections without major expense. Excellent and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: House inspection, focusing on foundation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
JOYCE B.
09/2011
5.0
home inspection, structural engineer
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Dennis was very friendly and professional; the visit consisted of the through inspection of the whole house, basement to attic, with a verbal explanation of all the details. A written report followed a few days later. Overall an excellent experience.
Description of Work: Dennis performed a full house inspection; focused on all necessary and optional problems in structural repair. He spent approximately 1.5 hours explaining fully the problem areas and the specifics that we needed to bring the house up to code and those that might be desirable. He was friendly and very knowledgable. He then sent us a full written report a few days later. The price was reasonable and the whole experience very positive.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Gary H.
07/2011
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
Dennis showed up on time, listened carefully to the problems, climbed on the roof and engaged in discussions to explain the source and possible solutions to the problems.
Description of Work: Dennis evaluated a basement leak and provided recommendations for solving the problem. He also evaluated some gutter problems and provided recommendations for solving those as well. We were happy with his services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Stephanie E.
03/2011
5.0
decks, structural engineer
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He replied in a prompt manner and was very timely. He asked me not to tell him why I call but t let him finish his inspection first. He did a through inspection and even commented on things that I needed to do to make sure my deck was safe in the future. Additionally, he fixed my garage door. I had been having trouble with it and he showed me how to make ti work properly. Actually, that was worth his trip by it self. So when he finished his inspection he asked why I wanted to come out. He took his time and answered all of my questions.
Description of Work: Structural inspection of home, patio and garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$345
MALINDA S.
01/2011
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
Huge cedar beams in ceiling which I want removed. Turns out they support the upstairs front of the house.
Description of Work: Just had him look at kitchen ceiling beams to tell me if they were structural.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Stephanie B.
01/2011
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
He came on time and was very professional and detail oriented.
Description of Work: Dennis Sieg inspected both the inside and outside of the property to check for structural defects. He also included a written report with suggestions on how to make repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Kenneth M.
08/2010
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
Dennis was called at 3pm and was standing in my driveway at 5pm the same day. He spent a solid 2 hours in review of the structure. He did a great job of keeping the solutions in terms the average home owner could understand. He gave me his recommendations on sight and followed up with a full written analysis in a few days. Very professional and down to earth guy that I would absolutely recommend to a friend.
Description of Work: Structural assessment and review of deteriorating foundation. Full written report and analysis for correcting the problem was given as a matter of follow-up. Additionally, full review of grade and slope around foundation was reviewed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
TODD W.
08/2010
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
Very well, this is the second time I've used Dennis for his professional expertise. He again followed through on his promise of drawings and report within a few days. Keep up the good work.
Description of Work: Gave opinion on house shifting and settling. Gave report and drawing to add support to 2nd floor overhang.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$310
STEVE L.
05/2010
5.0
home inspection, structural engineer
 + 0 more
Dennis is very experienced and gave great advice, both from the physical and investment view points. Thought his prices were fair. Gave specific repairs that could be done. Will use him again as needed.
Description of Work: Dennis inspected 2 houses that I was looking to buy. Both had serious foundation problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Dan C.
04/2010
4.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
Good. Prompt. Did what we asked to do.
Description of Work: Investigated cause of sudden falling plaster on basement stairwell. We needed to know a structrual member was involved. He determined none where.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
A T.
04/2010
5.0
home inspection, structural engineer, foundation repair
 + 1 more
Dennis came out a day after we got 8 inches of snow and was on time. He was extremely professional and performed a very thorough evaluation of our very old house that's in need of some major renovations. He took his time, did not rush us, was very personable, friendly, and honest. He also pointed out things that we could do to save some money, some helpful pointers, and told us which repairs were necessary and which weren't. He even dropped a business card in the mail as a referral to a professional who could give us an estimate on the repairs as well as perform them. He was great and we are so very appreciative to have him! Would most definitely recommend him to our friends and family! Thank you Dennis!!!
Description of Work: Structural evaluation of a 125 year old Victorian house. Foundation evaluation as well as sagging floors and stairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$315
SARA H.
10/2009
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
The entire experience has been positive. We were able to schedule an appointment quickly and Mr. Sieg spent the time needed to inspect our home, discuss the findings, answer our questions and make recommendations.
Description of Work: Mr. Sieg came to our home to inspect the structural integrity of our foundation in anticipation of remodeling and waterproofing projects.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Jean B.
06/2009
5.0
home inspection
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I had used Dennis for the home inspection on my old house 13 years ago, & was so impressed that I specifically looked for him again. The 1st time he not only explained his findings, but how some of the specific mechanics of the house worked. Very pleasant person, & was able to schedule me in on a Saturday on short notice. He showed up before I did & we chatted for a bit. He then took about 3 hrs. to inspect 3300 sq. ft. of a 1916 house in Brookside, & spent another hour walking us through the house to explain his findings. He strongly suggested that we get a termite inspection, & gave us a good referral (JMH), whose services were also very satisfying. I think that the seller's agent was also impressed, as she asked for some of his business cards when he was finished. Promptly received a full inspection report within a few days.
Description of Work: Full house inspection for a contracted purchase. The price was higher than normal due to there being 2 different heating systems to inspect (boiler & 2 furnaces), which was explained to me on the phone beforehand. Thorough inspection completed, received an easy-to-read report via email just a few days later with a mailed copy soon after.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$440
brad H.
05/2009
5.0
home inspection
 + -1 more
Went well so far. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. A real pro.
Description of Work: Pre-sale home inspection. Including structural and radon.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$530
Sheryl J.
12/2008
5.0
foundation repair
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My husband met him here, but he was very responsive on the phone. He came on time. My husband appreciated his comments; he's in engineering as well so he understood the lingo. My husband was very pleased. He's unbiased; that's why we hired him. If we went through a foundation company, my opinion is then you don't know if they're trying to help themselves, or if they're trying to help you -- we wanted an unbiased opinion and that's what we felt this gentleman could do for us. I asked him if he would recommend anybody if we did have a foundation problem, and he said no because that's not his job. He let's you know from an engineering standpoint what's wrong. He might have some recommendations but we weren't going to have to have any foundation work done.
Description of Work: We had some cracks in our foundation and we wanted an unbiased engineer to look at it and see what we needed to do to correct it. He came out, measured inside and outside, and sent us a report with drawings and recommendations on what we needed to do.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
HILARY R.
11/2008
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
He was very experienced. He knew exactly what he was doing. He gave me a very detailed review, both verbal and written. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Dennis Sieg came out and evaluated the structure of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
MARIE G.
08/2008
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
Dennis came out the day after I called. He said that the wall had moved inward due to excessive runoff causing the I-beam to punch thru the concrete cap protecting the end of the I-beam. He advised having it repaired and also discussed with me how to slope the run-off away from that wall. He took his time and was very, very thorough.
Description of Work: I-beam support was showing thru a hole in the basement wall. I didn't know if the beam had shifted, the house had shifted, the wall had shifted or what.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
REBECCA W.
06/2008
5.0
decks, foundation repair
 + 0 more
He was pretty trustworthy. He told us that we were safe in not needing to get a new foundation. Just needed a few minor repairs. I'm very thankful that he saved us some money.
Description of Work: He came over to look at our house. Our porch was sagging. He looked to see if we needed something to be done with the foundation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
Heather R.
05/2008
5.0
structural engineer
 + -1 more
He returned my call quickly and was able to come out within days. My husband is the one who actually met with him, but he said he was very thorough and told him exactly what needed to be done. Our house turned out to be structurally sound, and he recommended regrading under the deck and maintaining the slope of the yard at the south wall. He gave us the business card of someone we could contact to seal the cracks in the foundation wall, and mailed us a 3-page report detailing his findings and recommendations.
Description of Work: Inspected cracks in our foundation, a crack in our upstairs vaulted ceiling, and poorly closing doors to see if there are any structural problems with out house. He checked the gutters and yard slope away from the house as well.
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Service Categories
Structural Engineering,
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Foundation Repair,
Decks and Porches
FAQ
Dennis Sieg is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Dennis Sieg accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Dennis Sieg does not offer free project estimates.
No, Dennis Sieg does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dennis Sieg does not offer a senior discount.
No, Dennis Sieg does not offer emergency services.
No, Dennis Sieg does not offer warranties.
Dennis Sieg offers the following services: residential and commercial structural design and inspection, foundation analysis/inspection. work is as a consultant only, labor is not provided (I am not a contractor).