I worked with Roger and Michelle from Avalon Structural on a very complex property in Aptos, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. The inspection was exceptionally thorough, clear, and grounded in real-world experience. Roger took the time to explain each issue, its structural implications, and the safest, most practical paths forward.
The report he prepared was detailed, well-documented, and easy to understand, even for someone without an engineering background. It was incredibly invaluable in helping me make an informed decision about a major purchase and plan for the actual scope and cost of the work ahead.
Looking to buy a new home? Hire Avalon for a Foundation inspection. If they are too busy, they will quickly refer you to someone they trust (in my case, it was Bear Engineering). Later on, they will go several extra miles to make sure the repairs are done correctly.
May 2025
I recently hired Avalon Structural to enhance the foundation of my house, a project that included installing push and helical piers and leveling the structure. The entire process took about six weeks, and I’m very happy with the results.
1. Roger has a busy schedule, but when available, he was patient and clearly explained the engineering details in a way I could understand, despite my lack of construction knowledge.
2. An independent soil engineer I hired observed the work and concluded that Avalon was honest and fulfilled their commitments.
3. The project was substantial, involving dozens of piers, yet I found... read full review
I worked with Roger and Michelle from Avalon Structural on a very complex property in Aptos, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. The inspection was exceptionally thorough, clear, and grounded in real-world experience. Roger took the time to explain each issue, its structural implications, and the safest, most practical paths forward.
The report he prepared was detailed, well-documented, and easy to understand, even for someone without an engineering background. It was incredibly invaluable in helping me make an informed decision about a major purchase and plan for the actual scope and cost of the work ahead.
Beyond his technical... read full review
Their reputation precedes them.
Looking to buy a new home? Hire Avalon for a Foundation inspection. If they are too busy, they will quickly refer you to someone they trust (in my case, it was Bear Engineering). Later on, they will go several extra miles to make sure the repairs are done correctly.
I recently hired Avalon Structural to enhance the foundation of my house, a project that included installing push and helical piers and leveling the structure. The entire process took about six weeks, and I’m very happy with the results.
1. Roger has a busy schedule, but when available, he was patient and clearly explained the engineering details in a way I could understand, despite my lack of construction knowledge.
2. An independent soil engineer I hired observed the work and concluded that Avalon was honest and fulfilled their commitments.
3. The project was substantial, involving dozens of piers, yet I found... read full review