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We are Cal Geotechnical Engineering, a full-service civil, structural, mechanical and geotechnical engineering consulting firm. Our team holds active professional engineering state licenses across all our core practice areas, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. We have delivered hundreds of custom earthquake retrofitting and soil slope stabilization designs for residential and commercial properties across California. Our portfolio includes thousands of completed residential home inspections and hundreds of commercial office and industrial building assessments. We specialize in damage assessment, geotechnical engineering, erosion and settlement control, and full engineering home inspection and reporting services. Our client base spans individual homeowners, real estate professionals, corporate entities, universities, hospitals, government agencies and school districts.

We provide urgent 24/7 emergency engineering support for incidents including ground movement, mudslides, foundation distress, structural collapse and gas line ruptures. Our services also encompass construction supervision, on-site insurance claim investigation, court expert witness testimony and mitigation and dispute resolution support. We offer dedicated construction management services including project oversight, progress monitoring, contract negotiation and global procurement of engineering and construction materials. Our sister real estate company, Cal Realty, provides full brokerage services to support the needs of our existing and prospective clients. We are committed to completing all entrusted work on time, within budget, and to the total satisfaction and benefit of every client we serve.
Highlights and features
  • We hold state professional engineering licenses in core practice areas.
  • We have delivered 100+ earthquake retrofitting designs for clients.
  • We have completed 1000+ residential home inspections to date.
  • We provide 24/7 emergency engineering support for property distress incidents.
  • We offer court expert witness services for construction litigation cases.
Services
Engineering Home Inspection
We provide comprehensive engineering home inspections for homeowners, real estate buyers, sellers and realtors. Our reports detail the structural integrity, safety issues and maintenance needs of residential properties. Clients receive actionable, compliant documentation to support real estate transactions and property maintenance decisions.
Earthquake Retrofitting
We design and implement custom earthquake retrofitting solutions for residential and commercial properties across California. Our designs are tailored to each property's unique structural layout and seismic risk profile. Clients receive strengthened structures that reduce earthquake damage risk and improve occupant safety.
Geotechnical Soil Reports
We produce detailed geotechnical soil reports for residential and commercial construction projects of all sizes. Our reports include soil composition analysis, erosion risk assessment and foundation suitability evaluations. Clients use our compliant reports to secure permits and guide safe construction planning.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction management services for residential and commercial projects of all scales. Our offerings include project oversight, progress monitoring, contract negotiation and global procurement of construction materials. We prioritize on-schedule, on-budget project delivery that meets all quality and safety standards.
Court Expert Witness
We provide qualified court expert witness services for construction litigation and dispute resolution cases. Our team has testified in cases across Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo and Contra Costa counties. We deliver clear, evidence-based testimony to support fair legal outcomes for all parties.