Stuart K. Jacobson & Associates, Ltd.

4.57 | 30 Verified Ratings

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312-279-1193

400 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 290
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Stuart K. Jacobson & Associates, Ltd.

If your building is damaged, we can tell you why it's damaged and how to fix it.

We are a full service structural engineering firm with architectural capability serving the Chicago Metro Area. We specialize in evaluating damage or deterioration and repair design for buildings.

Services Offered

Architects & Engineers

Structural Engineer

Service Area

Chicago
Schaumburg
Carol Stream
Hoffman Estates
Palatine
Evanston
Melrose Park
Oak Park
Des Plaines
Waukegan
Arlington Heights
North Chicago
Bensenville
Wood Dale
Bloomingdale
Hillside
Glenview
Northbrook
Elk Grove Village
Skokie
Barrington
Highland Park
Golf
Zion
Hines
Niles
Berwyn
Gurnee
Itasca
Techny
Addison
Antioch
Glencoe
Medinah
Roselle
Russell
Berkeley
Fox Lake
Highwood
Wauconda
Wheeling
Wilmette
Winnetka
Deerfield
Grayslake
Ingleside
Mundelein
Wadsworth
Kenilworth
Lake Bluff
Lake Villa
Park Ridge
Round Lake
Stone Park
Streamwood
Villa Park
Great Lakes
Island Lake
Lake Forest
Lake Zurich
Elmwood Park
Libertyville
Lincolnshire
Morton Grove
River Forest
Vernon Hills
Buffalo Grove
Fort Sheridan
Mount Prospect
Rolling Meadows
Winthrop Harbor
Prospect Heights
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Areas of Expertise

Architect
Engineer - Structural
Forensic Engineering
Expert Witness Services
Structural Inspection in regard to Home Inspections

Quick Facts

Business Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Please call to confirm)

Free Estimates
Trip Charge

Credentials

In Business Since: 1973

Memberships & Affiliations

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI), Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE)
American Concrete Institute - Committee 332 Residential Concrete Construction, Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois - Coalition of American Structural Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers - Structural Engineering Institute, Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, American Institute of Architects

State Licensing

Trade: Engineer

License #: 0018703-006

Expiration: 07-31-2014

Trade: Engineer

License #: 081003133

Expiration: 11-30-2014

Trade: Design Firm Registration

License #: 184001444

Expiration: 04-30-2015

About Us

How We Got Started

I chose to work in this industry because Every day is different and exciting..

I love working in in the Chicago Metropolitan Area because it doesn't require airline travel, which has become very aggravating..

We started in this industry in 1964.

We describe our business as Well established

What makes your firm unique?

We are one of the few structural engineering and forensic engineering firms in the Chicago Area that will do residential work.

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5.0 | 04-09-2012

Review by Ron B. in Wilmette, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

SKJ designed a beam replacement for our basement. They created an elegant solution that allowed us to reclaim 6" of headspace. This was a small job, but they treated it like a big job and we were very happy with all aspects of our interaction with this firm. We would definitely use them again and recommend them for a similar project.

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4.83 | 04-02-2011

Review by Oleg Z. in Barrington, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

Professional service. They deliver what they promised.

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1.67 | 07-25-2010

Review by Javier B. in Bensenville, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

When I talk to Stuart Jacobson, he seem very honest, we agree that one of his engeneers inspected a home we were buying, I explain to him that was easy to identify any structural problem because there were no walls or finishes, and the place was no more than 600 sf. This guy told me that it wouldn't be more than 600 (because they charge the travel time too), His ingeneer wasn't in the site no more than 1 hour. We give him a check of $500 and espect a return check with a remaining portion; instead we have a bill of $920.00 charging us even for the time they talk in their office (show it in their bill !) We are so disapointed.

Response by Stuart K. Jacobson & Associates, Ltd.: As usual, when a client complains about their bill, it is because they do not read the contract before signing it. All inspections are performed on an hourly fee basis and the time spent in telephone consultation (other than the initial telephone consultation, which is free), travel time to the site, the inspection time, preparation of a report that is customized for each project and review of the report by a senior engineer. Estimates of the time needed are provided upon request, but they are only estimates. Often, the problem is more than we were told on the phone. The $500 mentioned is a retainer against total invoice, not a maximum.

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5.0 | 02-16-2010

Review by Sharon M. in Chicago, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

I had marked my request urgent and the reponse was the same day. MR Jacobson was knowlegeable and it was obvious experienced in dealing with older houses The paperwork was delivered in a timely matter . He was willing to listen which was very important to me.

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5.0 | 10-12-2009

Review by a homeowner in Hoffman Estates, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

Had major truss heaving that caused the drywall to crack in the corners. Needed an inspection to ensure no structural defects. Discussed with Stuart on the phone, negotiated a price and the engineer came out that week and prepared a report and action item list.

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4.0 | 09-29-2009

Review by a homeowner in Chicago, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

we are working with them now. Find them most helpful.

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4.0 | 08-04-2009

Review by Nick K. in Chicago, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

Easy to work with and provided excellent feed back.

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5.0 | 01-15-2009

Review by Karl K. in Addison, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

stuart was very professional and right to the point,which is what i was looking for,but also very pleasent to do buisness with and gave me a fair price for the work perfomed. Jim,who was the engieer that came out was very thorough and left no stone unturned which is what i expect when it comes to the safety of my clients.I will absoluutely use thier service again and NOT hesitate to highly recomend them to other contractors. Stuart and Jim,thank you very much.Karl. A-1 Quality Construction.

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5.0 | 11-14-2007

Review by James B. in Chicago, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

Stuart K Jacobson was excellent, and they helped us to make an informed decision about our masonry needs. Without their advice, we would have paid more than $80,000 in unnecessary expenses.

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5.0 | 10-09-2007

Review by a homeowner in Chicago, IL
Project: Analyze a Structural Issue (Structural Engineer)

After submitting a request for a structure engineer on the website I immediately received a call the next day. The structure engineer James Freely was prompt for his appointments which is rare for contractors. James Freely was very detailed and knowlegeable. My report was completed on the date it was promised. I was very satisfied with the service and would definitely use their sevices again.

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