Area Engineering, Inc.

structural engineer

About us

Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.7147 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
12%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
responsiveness
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 147 reviews

George T.
06/2012
N/A
Area Engineering / Area Construction two companies same owner were excellent! Work ethic was outstanding! The only company I could find willing to take on my project requiring structural repairs. Communications upfront was less desirable than I would have liked. Once the project began Greg gave his full attention, visiting the job site both days. I was concerned since there was no contract present for me to sign, just the signed statement of work/proposal. Once the job started, their work ethic, professionalism, and communication was outstanding. The job was knocked out in a couple of days. I'll definitely use this company for future projects

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tim T.
05/2012
N/A
Area was fast to respond to my call. They had a report send to me in a few days that helped decide to buy my new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Hilary L.
05/2012
N/A
Area Engineering provided comprehensive, detailed structural engineering analysis of the work required. We then hired them to complete the structural repairs. These repairs were completed in a timely manner, to a very high standard and with so little mess and disruption it was unbelievable. We will, for sure, use Area again and recommend them to family and friends - they turned a stressful house purchase into a relaxed process leaving us with peace of mind - outstanding!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Wade H.
02/2012
N/A
Knowledgeable and nice!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eric M.
12/2011
N/A
Area Enigineering was prompt in responding to my request and completing the job. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Area Engineering.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ferdinand B.
08/2011
N/A
The price and quality of service was good

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris w.
05/2011
N/A
Very good engineer

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kirk G.
12/2010
5.0
Greg was responsive, prompt and professional. I'm looking forward to working with him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph K.
09/2010
5.0
Greg Kaski of Area Engineering is the most professional contractor we have dealt with. He and his workers take the highest degree of pride in their work and it shows in the quality. We have worked with many contractors and subcontractors and out of all of them he is the best. I highly recommend him without any reservations. Of note, they work hard and get the job done on time. We plan to use him in the future for our structural work. Joseph M. K Della K

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Terry P.
09/2010
5.0
OMG! Greg was phenomenal! His was the most thorough of all 3 estimates we obtained. Now, granted a more thorough estimate also will produce a greater opportunity to expand the work - and the cost � but, after all, is that not the name of the game if you are an entrepreneur?! Of course, a structural problem is not going to be a cheap fix anyway. So, that having been said, Greg worked with us to plan the job expertly and to get it done expertly. His crew�s work ethic and procedures were thoroughly explained; they came when expected and left when expected. The job was completed in a remarkably short amount of time. The original estimate was approximately $10,000, but the final cost was nearly $17,000. Now, that does include the additional work we added in after we saw how thorough and professional Area Engineering was. Nevertheless, we would call him back! Fact of the matter is, we have called him back. If you have ever watched HGTV�s Holmes on Homes, then you know how critical it is to have someone repair your home with a level of responsible effort that is minimally competent and worth the very hard-earned money you have invested. Unfortunately and most often, homeowners are left with just the opposite � maximum incompetence! That is definitely not the case with Greg Kaski and Area Engineering. Good luck with your project; you are in very expert, sound, and professional hands with Greg. We recommend Area Engineering without hesitation or reservation!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Randy K.
08/2010
5.0
Great advice. The crew arrived on time, worked steady, and installed the proper reinforcements for our floor. Great work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JON H.
08/2010
5.0
Greg was prompt, courteous, helpful and got a quote back to me quickly. He gave me the options I needed to make my decision. Although I haven't hired them as of yet to do the work due to budget constraints I will when the budget allows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Frank J.
06/2010
5.0
Greg explained the problems with the house and what was needed to be fixed, before moving in. I would recomend Airea Engineering for any project. Big or small make Airea your first call. Thanks Greg.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nick T.
04/2010
5.0
They were very professional and did excellent work. I have a 90 year old house and the former owners (house flippers) bumped out the roof but did a very poor job. The carpenters from Area came in and retrofitted/corrected the deficiencies. They allowed me to do a lot of work on my own and act as a helper while they were doing the job, which saved me a lot of money. They also corrected some sloping floor issues by jacking up the house and returning it to the original level state. I cant be more pleased. After this experience, I would hire them again without hesitation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nicole C.
03/2010
5.0
Greg, was very flexible with my schedule & re-arranged his time to quickly come to my property to perform his assessment. This was especially impressive since I did not perceive this situation to require immediate attention. Greg performed a thorough inspection and took the time to explain the situation using terminology that I could understand. To ensure that I completely understood the cause of the situation, he sketched visual diagrams as well. Later that evening, Greg provided a detailed written estimate of the recommended work needed to resolve the problem and a synopsis of the cause of the issue. I would definitely recommend Ace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bill C.
03/2010
5.0
We contracted Area Engineering and Area Construction to complete emergency repairs to our strip mall after numerous structural failures resulted from heavy snow load on the flat roofs. Area's structural engineer and construction foreman were on our site on Saturday night of a holiday weekend within hours of our first contact with them. Both worked through the night, from 10:30pm - 5:30am assessing our structural issues. Repairs began on Sunday, and crews worked 12-18 hour shifts every day until all issues were corrected. Workers were top-notch and trustworthy as they worked in our tenants' spaces. Repairs now are complete. Thanks! A++

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard F.
02/2010
5.0
Greg came to look at the project (a collapsing basement wall) and was happy that I called him because the fix was an easy one. He proposed a solution to strengthen the basement walls which I had seen on his website and I was comfortable with. During the course of the carbon fiber straps being installed, he found that a few more were needed, so they continued with the installation. Overall, the project was completed, a little over budget, but they cleaned up and put most everything back; which was amazing that they remembered. I would definitely use Area Engineering again and recommend them to my friends.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Perry G.
02/2010
5.0
Greg was very professional, prompt and courteous. He was concerned with our budget and worked with us to help identify our structural problems and created an economical solution to correct them. Greg is easy to communicate with and followed up in a timely manner. Greg rearranged his schedule to be able to meet us when it was convenient for us and he was on time for the agreed meeting time. I would recommend him to others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Erik S.
12/2009
5.0
Mr. Kaski is excellent: knowledgeable, professional, easy to work with. Unfortunately I had to hire him to clean up a mess made by another contractor. He not only did a great job, but also brought it in for almost 50% less than the quoted estimate. Highly recommended, wish I would've looked him up for the original job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eileen R R.
11/2009
5.0
Thank you for the quick response, very prompt service for a short notice. Highly recommend. GREAT and very informative about their job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jason G.
10/2009
4.0
He was a little late, but he called beforehand to let me know, so communication was good. He helped me diagnose the problem. Seemed very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend AREA to others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ken M.
09/2009
5.0
We were very pleased with the structural engineering work performed in our home by AREA. We had a bothersome slope in our floor and had Greg Kaski inspect the problem. He diagnosed it and designed an engineering solution. The job involved lifting three floors and the roof in addition to the installation of beams and columns. Greg walked me through the math and gave me confidence the repair would be done properly. Greg�s father, Ken, and brother, Daryl both worked on the job. They have a great deal of experience in building and do high-quality work. Greg has job pictures and my contact info if you'd like to hear more. Ken M.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

1456 W. PULASKI HWY, Elkton, MD 21921

http://www.areaei.com

Service hours

Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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Friday:
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Saturday:
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Sunday:
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Service Categories

structural engineer

FAQ

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Area Engineering, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Area Engineering, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
No, Area Engineering, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Area Engineering, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Area Engineering, Inc. offers emergency services.
No, Area Engineering, Inc. does not offer warranties.

Contact information

1456 W. PULASKI HWY, Elkton, MD 21921

http://www.areaei.com

Service hours

Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day
Sunday:
Open All Day