Oakhurst Geotechnical Services LLC

Great! Mr. Turton is very knowledgeable.

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I’m disappointed that they don’t give you a written printout of the report included in the fee. Charging an extra $100 to simply have in writing what his inspection found is rather over-the-top!

I needed the inspection for my own reassurance and not as proof for any home sale or insurance purposes. So, it was not as critical to have anything in writing. But, I like to keep records of everything dealing with my property.
The engineer was good at returning my call and setting up an appointment. He arrived on time and took the time to hear my concerns as we walked around the house. I have two large trees growing very close to my house and a large root running under
the side of my foundation. The root actually lifted up a large concrete slab that was there as a splashguard for the gutter. I was concerned about any possible structural damage done underneath my crawlspace, plumbing or sewer lines. I was considering having it cut down.
He spent about 2 hours doing his inspection under my very tight crawlspace, which I describe as a “belly crawl.” He explained his findings and didn’t find any damage done by the tree root and shared with me that the tree must have a water source under the house since it is growing in that direction. They should just include the report in the inspection fee.

Robert came out when I realized something might be wrong - and provided a thorough analysis of what needed to be done. I used his report to hire a contractor. Bob also reviewed the work at mid-point and at the end, to ensure it was done to code and done well.

I'm very happy with Bob's services. He was professional and very thorough. Bob gave me very good advice on the problem and resolution options. Bob was very efficient with his time.

We communicated by phone and email at various points, from setting up the appointment to finalizing the report and found Bob to be the things you hope for in a contractor: prompt, friendly, thorough, and professional. We also appreciated his providing additional certified copies of the final report, should we need them in the future. We were a little surprised at the final cost initially because it was higher than the original estimate. After talking with Bob we felt that the price did reflect his time inspecting the problem and preparing the detailed report that was provided to us at the end of his analysis. We discussed the pricing with Bob and came to a resolution that was fair to everyone. Overall we had a good experience.

He scheduled a visit to assess the structure of my condo the day after I called to accommodate my plans to be out of town. He arrived promptly and worked quickly. He spoke to my contractor soon after to tell him that it was safe to proceed with the project. He advised my contractor on the necessary size of the beam and options for connecting the beam to the other ceiling structures. He later sent the paperwork with his assessment of the project and his seal certifying the project.

He called me on Sat. morning to say that he could drop by that day to look at my basement support. His comments said my structure appears to be .k for the most part. While this was good to hear, I was quickly unimpressed by him as his final price to me was far more than I was expecting. He was at my house for less than 30 mins, yet he had no problem charging me for 1.5 hours. When I asked him to explain his rationale behind that time, he said the travel time from his location in Decatur to my home in LaVista Park can be very congested and time consuming on weekends. Gimme a break! Had I know he was going to nickel and dime me like that, I certainly would not have agreed to a Sat. appointment, and I would have made sure I scheduled him for a time of the day in the middle of the week when I knew traffic would be at it's minimal.

I liked dealing with him. On the first phone call, he thoroughly explained what he planned to do, and if he found problems, what my next steps could be. It was difficult to set an appointment, because he was busy for several days with a big project, but once we got back in touch with each other, he was at my house in several hours, which I really appreciated. I liked how he took the time to explain things, what he was looking for, and suggestions for improvements. I'd definitely recommend him to friends.

He was a pleasure to deal with and very thorough. He explained why the issues were occuring and how to correct them in terms that were easily understood.

I spoke to Bob on the phone and had a leisurely conversation with him which immediately confirmed to me that he was the right guy for the job. A few days later he came out right on time. I told him about our rolling floors and the various remedies that had been suggested by the handymen I had previously spoken to. Then we went into the basement and crawlspace where he noted the poor original materials and workmanship on the framing of our house, but assured me that structurally, the building was sound. Basically we are living in a house that will last, and our floors, though annoyingly warped, will hold us up. Before he left, he sat down and wrote out a comprehensive list of his findings and the things we had talked about doing to make the floors better.

Very personable, on time, thorough and provided an un-biased opinion. Robert speaks easily in nonprofessional and technical terms. Answers questions without making you feel unintelligent for asking. He also offers suggestions on how to monitor situations (cracks in walls), alternative solutions for fixing issues, and questions to ask regarding how (answers to the how), the procedures, materials, before others perform work on your home. Prices are reasonable as of 2/2006 he was $80 hour and $40 for survey work. I was unclear that travel time was also charged and at what rate. I suppose I will find out when I get the bill. We spent 2 hours plus travel time together. Originally I was unclear what "travel time" meant. It is the mileage traveled to your home. His fee for mileage was .40 for 21 miles, more than fair in my eyes. The breakdown of the billing was engineering, technician, and mileage. I highly recommend him due to his professionalism, knowledge and fairness in billing. A great experience!