Isbon Engineering & Associates

Mr. Isbon arrived on time. I told him my concerns and he did a thorough check of the foundation. He was very informative and gave me an overview of what he found the same day. I received a detailed report the next day. He was very polite and professional. I would use him again. I would also recommend him to friends.

It was a positive experience. There was nothing negative about it.

Mr. Isbon is professional, efficient, explained how measurements are made and explained the results of the measurements. All work completed within estimate provided when appointment made. Several days after measurements, I received a professional report including a sketch of the house with deviations from level for the various measurement points. Very satisfied with his work.

Davis was amazing---very knowledgable and efficient!

David was an excellent guy to work with! He recommended a company to do the job, and everything went well overall.

We were in the process of buying a new home and already knew that there was foundation damage. We had ordered a structural engineers report through a different company and found out very quickly (from the 5 different Foundation Companies that came to give bids afterwards) that his report was incomplete and inaccurate... this was when we needed a second opinion. We searched Angie's List for a GOOD structural engineer and found David Isbon. From the very beginning, communication was quick, professionalism was top notch, and his reports were delivered quickly and completely understandable. If we EVER need another structural engineer or have a friend that needs one, I will emphatically recommend David Isbon. His prices were competitive. He showed up on time. He did his job with accuracy and professionalism. We could not have asked for more.

He did a very thorough inspection; first he checked the outside appearance of the foundation, then he walked through every room in our home. He brought a device which measures the elevation levels in a home. We had a structural engineer come out because we were afraid that a foundation repair company would give us an inflated estimate and cause us to do more work than was actually necessary. We were right! A foundation repair company gave us an estimate of $6,000 for 21 piers; Mr. Isbon said we only needed 7 at a cost of $300 each--less than half of what the foundation repair company said. He discovered that foundation work had already been done on three of the four sides of our house, so only one side needed new supports. We had been told that foundation repair was previously done, but there was no records kept of it; it was great that Mr. Isbon could confirm that the house had previously been repaired. Mr. Isbon was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He patiently answered the many questions we had for him, and provided us with a thorough analysis of what the next steps are; he gave us a report and elevation drawings that we can give to a foundation repair company. One of our main worries was the multiple cracks in our walls. He assured us that they are purely cosmetic and no cause for concern. However, the foundation repair company we received an estimate from had made those cracks seem like a serious issue. Bottom line: I am so glad we called Isbon. We will save thousands of dollars because if his unbiased inspection.

Mr. Isbon is in high demand and I understand why. When he saw the problem with our terrace, he was reluctant to do an actual analysis because he felt it was unnecessary to resolve our situation and therefore would be a waste of money. Instead he took the time to personally inspect the problem area w/o doing an expensive structural analysis and then advised me on the direction he felt I needed to go to get the problem corrected. He only charged me for his time since he traveled from FW to our Dallas suburb. An exceptionally nice gentleman and professional.

This is the best $295 I have ever spent. David was prompt, professional and knowedgeble. I had noticed numerous cracks inside and outside as well as one door that would not close. Before contacting a foundation company I decided to get an unbiased professional to assess the problem. David told me that the amount of settling I had was not bad for a house of this age (built 1966). He suggested that I start running soaker hoses and possibly remove one tree to correct the problems. He also told me that there is never a rush to get piers installed to correct foundation problems. So please, anyone who thinks they have a problem, get David or another engineer you trust to evaluate the situation. It could save you thousands of dollars.

I was very happy with my experience with Isbon Engineering. I hope to never need a structural engineer again, but if so, I would definitely use Isbon Engineering again.

He was wonderful. He was patient, knowledgable, professional, courteous. He answered all my questions that I had with no problems. He than gave me the report and recommendations in a timely manner. I would use him again and would recommend him to others.

We had some cracks in our house that had developed this past summer. I had called in two foundation companies and one told us that we only had cosmetic issues while the other recommended $6000 worth of work was needed. Since we will be selling our house in the next few months, the realtor said we should have the house evaluated by an independent engineer. We chose David Isbon after joining Angie's List. It took a couple of weeks to get on his busy schedule, but the wait was worth it. He did a thourough job at a more than reasonable price and we would not hesitate to recommend him!

After an inquiry about the services Isbon Engineering offers, I received a form response. The form response seemed to assume that the only reason I would contact a structural engineer was to satisfy a lender requirement, and was not terribly helpful. When I followed up to get more useful information, Isbon Engineering ignored me. This may be a great company to use if you're looking to check a box on your mortgage application, but it wasn't helpful for actual structural analysis.

We have several "cosmetic" cracks and I have a friend in the foundation business who just took a look at my house and said I may not need much foundation work if any. However, they do not touch a house until a structural engineer comes to look at the house and has a report. They also use a 3rd party structural engineer or one of your choosing as opposed to an in-house one. So I came onto Angie's list to find my own with good reviews and this is where I found Mr. Isbon. It was a couple of weeks before he could come out here as he is a busy man, but well worth the wait. He is absolutely professional and incredibly sweet and nice. He was on time and very thorough. He was super sweet to my two year old and patient with his curiosity. The result came to be that we did not need foundation repair at all. He suggested us to get a root barrier. We have a huge tree in our front yard and our neighbors have a rather large tree as well and both are sucking water from our house no matter how much we water our house, which is a lot. Mr. Isbon sent an email with everything including a diagram of our house and his suggestions for companies that he would recommend for doing the root barriers. I have contacted one of those companies and have it scheduled to happen in November which will also have a review once work is complete. I would recommend Mr. Isbon to anyone and his price is very fair especially compared to other companies that I researched.

ring We have a few cracks in our family room. My wife had a few foundations companies to give us some estimates. They all said we needed 8 to 14 piers installed. I wanted to talk to someone who was not selling foundations repair service. Isbon Engineering fit that bill. For just a few hundred dollars, I got an unbiased recommendation from a licensed professional. David took his time and answered all my questions. He recommended that we start a routine of using a soaker hose on just a certain section of our foundation to see if that can correct the situation. No piers needed.

My home is 45 years old. There were some cracks in the exterior brick in a few places. Some of the doors inside close on their own. I wanted to get an engineers report on the foundation so I would know exactly what needed to be done before I got any foundation repair quotes. David Isbon arrived exactly on time. His inspection was thorough. He answered all my questions . He said my foundation was fine and did not need repair. The high to low on my slab were within 1.6". He said the tolerance for new construction was a 1.5" variance. I received a detailed engineering report withing two days.

He identified where the foundation problems were coming from - large trees. Referred me to a good tree service company. Was conservative in his recommendation about installing piers in the foundation. Said to wait until after the trees were removed and also advised that my type of soil was know to expand and contract. He said the foundation problems were not that serious at this time and to wait and see how the foundation reacts to having the trees removed. I would recommend this company with no reservations.

He arrived on time and did a thorough visual inspection as well as taking measurements to determine the extent of our foundation settling. He discussed his findings and recommendations with us and followed up with an email of his report and a drawing of elevations the next day. I appreciated the fact that he listened to our concerns. At this time, we have removed 2 trees as advised and will follow his foundation watering advice for about 2 years and reassess then the need for piers. I am so glad to have called him and definitely will use again in the future if these measures don't remediate the problem.

Mr. Isbon was very professional and courteous and arrived at the time agreed upon. He was very helpful and answered all of my questions. He explained what he would be doing and gave me suggestions about taking care of my foundation. Interior floor elevations were taken and the foundation was inspected. I was very relieved to be told that my foundation was in good condition and the cracks were cosmetic problems. My report was emailed to me the next day. I was very pleased with his professionalism and thorough inspection of my house. I would definitely recommend Mr. Isbon.

Telephoned for an appointment, and was somewhat disappointed that I would have to wait a little over a week before David Isbon could come out. Both a structural engineer and a home inspector, he was quite busy -- aggravated by the drought we are experiencing. Never the less, made the appointment and was advised of the fee over the phone at the time I did so. David arrived punctually on the date given me and spent two hours inspecting, taking measurements, and doing readings. When complete, he explained in detail his findings, referring to a rough diagram that he'd made. He promised to e-mail a detailed report and diagram as soon as possible, and, good to his word,we had the finished report two days later. Needless to say, we were relieved to learn that we do not need any repairs and can proceed with the flooring! David was polite, professional, and very patient as he explained what he was doing and the results he came to. Should we ever need similar services again, I would not hesitate to hire him again, and highly recommend his services to all.

David, was punctual, knowledgeable and friendly, but not too chatty. I was confident in his abilities and he sent his report quickly.

We were impressed with Mr. Isbon and appreciated his honesty and thoroughness. He is very friendly and has a professional demeanor. His report was a welcome relief following estimates up to $10,000 to do work that is not needed at this time. His charge was well worth every penny.

He arrived on time and proceeded to examine the outside of the house. He continued the examination on the inside of the home, going to every room to get measurments. He was very nice and professional. Following the service, he e-mailed a report of what had been done, which was convenient for me.

We had our house for sale. We developed some ceiling cracks for the first time since it was built in 2000. Realtors and potential buyers were worried that there were foundation problems. I went on Angie's list and found that Isbon's had great ratings and called. They immediately set an appointment and David came to our house to do the evaluation. He had our report completed within 2-3 days. The report is very detailed and we have been able to add it to our Seller's Disclosure. Fortunately in our case we found out we did not have any foundation problems and only needed to make cosmetic repairs which have since been made.

Excellent! He arrived at the door right on time ready to go to work. He sat down with me to learn a little about my concerns and the reason I had called. He explained what he was going to do and what I could expect from his evaluation. He proceeded to conduct an outside and inside evaluation of my home, including taking measurements and reviewing the work done by the foundation repair company in the past. Afterwards he sat down and went over his findings, including showing me some items around the house for clarification. His report was emailed a few days later and very easy to read and complete.