BSM Engineering

Jane K. 

on Google

4 months ago

Bill showed up to help us determine whether a property we were optioning was structurally sound given its position on a natural slope / incline. Bill was an incredibly detailed professional who explained everything he saw in clear terms that us laypeople could understand. He helped us take photos, recommended contractors, gave us general advice, and overall gave us the security and assurance we needed to feel confident in purchasing our home. Thank you Bill! 

Dian Schaffhauser 

on Google

9 months ago

I'm on an HOA board with two seven-story concrete buildings. We need to have an in-depth engineering study done and I was making calls around, to find out who does this kind of work in the Vancouver/Portland area. Bill took time out of his busy schedule to review the previous study and advise me on how we might approach the work going forward. He wasn't on the payroll; we hadn't signed a contract. He simply returned my call. We had a deep conversation about what the preliminary study was saying needed to be looked at and how... read more

Connie 

on Google

9 months ago

We asked Bill to come out to our almost 100 year old home to examine a few concerning quirks. He spent hours with us, examining the yard, the foundation, the basement, the first and second floors, and the attic. Turns out, what concerned us did not concern him. Just part of owning an old house built in the 1930s. He gave us some do it yourself solutions and some solutions for a contractor or handyman. He pointed out some fun facts, like the visible subfloor planks in the garage ceiling were the same planks the builders used ... read more

Izzy 

on Google

a year ago

I found Bill by carefully reading through reviews of structural engineers in Portland. I want to echo everything the previous reviewers have said. Bill went above and beyond to help us after we had a bad gut feeling about a home we were about to close on. It's obvious he cares about his work, and values high quality and honesty in an industry full of dismissive people trying to make a quick buck. Had we not found him, we would have unknowingly been stuck with, at minimum, $65k in foundation work after closing on this house. ... read more

Bryan Johnson 

on Google

a year ago

Bill was an incredible help to us. We had some questions during the inspection period of a home purchase. His assessment gave us the confidence to move forward knowing how to correct an issue we were concerned about. After explaining what we needed to do with clarity, he shared his expertise with us on other unrelated matters, on his time. His knowledge was mind blowing, and his desire to be helpful was equally impressive. Sometimes you just get lucky enough to stumble upon a diamond in the rough. If you are reading this, yo... read more