Isbon Engineering & Associates

They have a fair price. The guy was educational, prompt and professional about his appointment. The guy was very informative.

David was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, punctual, professional, and reasonable. He inspected the foundation for our home, and he sent the report the very next day. We also appreciated that he didn't automatically recommend that we install piers, and we discussed alternative solutions. I would definitely hire him again!

The service was good. He suggested a root barrier as a first defense for the foundation issues. They were very nice, cordial, and professional. What stood out the most was that he suggested the less expensive one for the problems we were having.

David saved us a lot of money. Our foundation did not need extensive repairs! It was the best 300.00 I ever spent.

Very prompt, thorough, informative. Had questions after his report and answered them quickly.

The perfect experience. Prompt phone communication, arrived on time, and answered all of our questions. We just wanted to be sure our foundation was sound and stable before doing several home improvement projects and cosmetic repairs. Mr. Isbon conducted the engineering study, provided a detailed report, and made several suggestions to keep our foundation in the best condition possible. We had several varying suggestions from other contractors, but we now know exactly what we need to do (drip irrigation system and preventive root barriers...just in case!). We had heard all the horror stories about foundation issues in Texas, and were relieved that ours is in wonderful condition with no problems. A small price to pay for peace of mind!!

It went very well. It was very easy to talk to David and schedule an appointment. He arrived right on time and was very courteous and professional. We wanted to have a Structural Engineer take measurements for foundation of this home where we were seeing cracks in the vaulted ceiling. David took the measurements, explained the issues and causes and advised us on the solution. We were very happy with the way he could explain even to a layman like me. He was very prompt in sending out the final report. Very reliable and professional, we highly recommend his service to anybody who is worried about a foundation issue and we will use his services again.

I had concerns about having some minor cracks in walls of home. Set appointment with David to inspect house. He came at the correct time, inspected the house inside and out, made measurements and checked the level. He told me that the foundation did not repairs at this time and later sent a detailed drawing and report.

David Isbon arrived within 15 minutes of the scheduled appointment. David and I had worked together about 21 years ago so it was like a reunion. After our conversation about the old times, David advised the procedures he was going to follow and that after he had completed his review he would let us know the status of our dwelling. He arrived at 10.45AM and departed about 11:30AM. A formal report will be mailed to me that includes the foot-print of my dwelling and the statement of acceptability of the foundation.

David Isbon was very professional. Went through the entire house and told us in his report where piers were needed. Would use them again.

Very professional. David was responsive, punctual and detailed. We needed our foundation inspected, as we have one side of our house with brick that has moved inwards. We were afraid of the stability of these bricks and also wanted to know the cause, so it could be fixed. After his inspection, he made a rough drawing and discussed all the details thoroughly with us. He also saved us a lot of money. We were ready to spend a lot of money on having a whole wall of brick removed, each brick cleaned, and then rebrick the wall - not cheap!! His report indicated we were fine and this was not necessary.

I was very happy with the service. His office was very friendly and helpful when I called to make an appointment. Mr. Isbon showed up right on time on the day of the inspection. He started with the outside inspection, then moved indoors. He took elevation measurements of every room to determine the highest point of the house, and whether there was any sinking in other areas of the house. The whole inspection took him about an hour or so. After the inspection was complete, he sat down with me to explain what he'd done, what he'd discovered and his recommendations. He had drawn out a sketch of the house, and showed me where the highest elevation of the house is and parts of the house that are lower. He also pointed out two spots on the outside where bricks were cracked. His opinion was that foundation was in good shape and that sinking of the house was minimal. He gave me his recommendations on what piers I may want to have replaced if I decide to put the house up for sale. He also made landscaping recommendations including a watering plan and a recommendation to remove some crepe myrtles that are close to the house. He performed the inspection on a Friday late afternoon/early evening. He followed up by email on Monday with a written report of his findings and recommendations, as well as a survey drawing of the house and a "pressed piling" drawing. He also included recommendations for mortar and foundation companies that can do the brick and foundation repairs. I was very happy with the level of detail provided. Mr. Isbon was also very professional and thorough. I highly recommend his services.

I was able to get a Saturday appointment with Mr Isbon. We had an appointment for 1130a to 12n. He did show up a little past noon, but before 1230p. He was very professional and explained to me what he would be doing and how long it might take. My house is showing a few cracks in the seams and near the windows and I was afraid there would be expensive foundation work needed. But he explained my problem is not too bad and may be corrected by setting up a root barrier for the tree in the front yard, which would cost less than foundation work and using soaker hoses around the perimeters. Along with the report, Mr Isbon has also included some contacts for rootabater work, as well as masonry and mortar repairs. All in all, I am very satisfied.

Mr. Ispon appeared on time and took all the information from us he would need. He then did an in depth inspection of the home obtaining all measurements needed to respond to our request. He was polite, personable yet professional and clear and concise with his questions and answers. He then provided us with a detailed written report and drawing/diagram explanation within 24 hours. We were very pleased with the manner in which he handled our request and would not hesitate to use him again or refer him to others.

I initially saw him on Angie’s List. However, when I called another company on Angie’s List, they had recommended Isbon Engineering & Associates as well. I didn’t tell him any of the things I had noticed and he found everything that I was concerned about. I had some cracks in the mortar in my brick and I needed to see if the piers needed to be installed. He explained that the cracks were only cosmetic. He is very knowledgeable about structural engineering and this area. He is the absolute best in the industry. He is not the cheapest or has the most availability because he is always booked, but he is the best. His experience level is on top. If I ever need this type of service again for buying or selling, I will be calling him again.

First, let me start off by saying that Mr. Isbon is a wonderfully kind person, as well as very professional and courteous. He was punctual and completed his inspection as well as discussed his findings in about 90 minutes, just as we had been told when we set the appointment. Nothing got by him! He noticed every 'little' thing during his inspection, many of which we had forgotten about. The information he provided was extremely helpful. Within 24 hours we were provided a wonderful report that wasn't just a bunch of cut and pasted general information- It was all specific to our home- much more detail than I had expected! I would not hesitate to call/recommend Mr. Isbon!

I had cracks in the outside bricks and also in the drywall. I also have one door that was not closing. I started with the foundation repair companies all from the Angies list with a good reputation. I got estimate from between $5500 to $12000 for15-17 piers and none of them told me that I didn't need foundation repair. Then I called David Isbon to get an unbiased opinion from a third party. I am glad I called him before finalizing the foundation repair work. He saved me a lot of money. He gave me recommendation for installing root barrier and to maintain a watering program in the dry months. He explained that the Trees in my front yard are altering (lower) the moisture content in the soil and cause clay soils to shrink. I will follow his advice and will ask him to inspect that foundation after 3 years. I would definitely recommend David to get his opinion before any foundation repair.

I am a real estate broker and I specialize in selling bank foreclosures for many different lending institutions. I have been using David Isbon for years. He is always prompt and professional. His reports are written professionally so anyone can understand and the drawings are always professional. He obviously takes pride in his workmanship. I have had experiences with other structural engineers over the years but David stands out from them all. One other thing I should mention. If the dwelling has a few cracks does not mean it needs piers. If it does not need piers David will say it does not need piers and make suggestions as to what should be done. A lot of engineers just put in piers because it makes them look like they are doing their job. David is exceptional. I would recommend him to anyone needing a structural engineer to look at the building.

I called and set up an appointment. He was booked up for 10 days but I took the first available. He was here within 10 minutes of his appointment time. He said he would survey the exterior then come inside and take some elevation readings. He was very thorough. It took about one and a half hours to complete. We then sat down and explained the process and the results. He determined that the house did not need foundation repair. Within 24 hours he had emailed me a certified copy of the engineering report along with a watering plan for the foundation to help ensure that the foundation would retain it's integrity. I could not have been more pleased with Mr. Isbon's appearance, demeanor and professionalism. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering foundation repair contact him for an unbiased opinion prior to any work being done.

He said it was good from a structural standpoint. He is good at what he does. He was prompt, professional, courteous, and gave me a discount for being an Angie's List member. He did an excellent job and even gave a report for the results afterward.

After inspecting and measuring the inside and outside of the house, he showed me the sketch of the elevation map and we discussed his findings. Within 48 hours, he emailed the completed elevation map and detailed report. Throughout the process, Mr. Isbon was friendly and informative. I highly recommend him.

I called Isbon Engineering because i had cracks in the walls that were becoming progressively larger, and some doors wouldn't close and some wouldn't open. After a thorough inspection he said that I didn't really have foundation issues, but tree roots under the foundation were drying out the soil, causing it to shift. He recommended having root barriers put in and rehydrating the soil. I did that and sure enough, the cracks closed up and doors started opening and closing. Mr. Isbon is thorough, professional, and very honest. I would definite

David was punctual, very courteous, and very professional. He went out of his way to give us lots of advice on how to best handle our situation. He saved us thousands of dollars by being an independent professional to evaluation our foundation situation. He provided a very thorough, very helpful final report. Everything David did was topnotch. He's just a very nice man, who knows his business very well, and he takes total care of his customers. I highly recommend him and would use him again anytime I have a similar need. One of the best service professionals I've ever worked with!

It went really well, he was very good and thorough. I'm using his report as a guideline to get my foundation repaired. I will use him again to come inspect the work that gets done.

David Isbon was very professional, courteous and punctual. The final report was delivered quickly and I couldn't be more pleased. Definitely recommend.