From the design period to the construction phases, we provide designs and service for new structures, expansions and renovations of older infrastructure. Our staff has extensive planning, design and permitting experience in site development, water lines, sewage lines and roadway design. We provide our clients with quality, accurate surveying. We utilize state-of-the-art technology in order to provide you with accurate surveying services within a timely manner. Chao and Associates, Inc. is a Columbia, South Carolina based consulting engineering firm that has experienced continuous growth since our inception in 1987.
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Chao and Associates, Inc. is a Columbia, South Carolina based consulting engineering firm that has experienced continuous growth since our inception in 1987. Founded and managed by Jimmy Chao, our firm specializes in many areas including structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying and asbestos surveying.
Chao and Associates has had the privilege of participating in Adopt-A-Highway for over twenty years, a volunteer program for caring citizens sponsored by the SC Department of Transportation. We love to show our Palmetto Pride by "Keeping the Midlands Beautiful". Carolina Sunshine For Children provides a ray of sunshine for South Carolina children with life-threatening illnesses by granting wishes.
From the design period to the construction phases, we provide designs and service for new structures, expansions and renovations of older infrastructure. Columbia, SC Client: Suggs and Kelly Law Firm Performed construction management, prepared structural and civil construction plans and permit applications for a 66,000 square-foot, four-story, composite steel frame office building.
From the design period to the construction phases, we provide designs and service for new structures, expansions and renovations of older infrastructure. We specialize identifying and finding the root cause of a structural deficiency within a structure. After the onsite inspection is complete a full report will be prepared.
Reviews (5)
David Steele
Jun 25, 2022
Daniel Hare
Apr 06, 2022
Don't waste your money. I agree with the previous poster in that their response time was quick yet the what was delivered as the "report and sketch" was poor work that was not worth the $1025 they charged. The proposal they had me sign prior doing work stated the report would, "provide measurements of the existing structural elements, " when in fact all they provided were the measurements of the the joists that i gave them when i initially called them.
The sketch was scribbled on a piece of computer paper. Their report concluded with two things; that the space needed reinforcement, again i called them knowing this, and that i should have enlisted the services of a designer prior to calling them, something they did not tell me prior to cashing my check. Given the opportunity to rectify the situation by providing me a refund, they ignored the fact they did not full-fill their obligation under our signed agreement and stood by their poor work. Don't waste your money with these folks.
The sketch was scribbled on a piece of computer paper. Their report concluded with two things; that the space needed reinforcement, again i called them knowing this, and that i should have enlisted the services of a designer prior to calling them, something they did not tell me prior to cashing my check. Given the opportunity to rectify the situation by providing me a refund, they ignored the fact they did not full-fill their obligation under our signed agreement and stood by their poor work. Don't waste your money with these folks.
Christopher McCormick
Aug 15, 2021
Billy Mowery
Jan 16, 2018
Chao was responsive in a short time period for a closing on our house which was appreciated. However, the cost was outrageous. Gouging is the only word for it. We gave him a $500 deposit and he spent 30 minutes checking the foundation of our house. To get his report in 2 days, he required an additional $300 expedited fee. That seemed extreme but we had to pay it, assuming the total bill would now be $800.
But the final invoice was $955. There was an obvious discrepancy between the time worked and the time charged. He charged for 2.5 hours of his time plus 2.5 hours of a 'helper's' time, plus admin time, travel time, and fees. Instead of having a thankful customer and a great reference, he now has a disgruntled customer. Not the way to do business.
But the final invoice was $955. There was an obvious discrepancy between the time worked and the time charged. He charged for 2.5 hours of his time plus 2.5 hours of a 'helper's' time, plus admin time, travel time, and fees. Instead of having a thankful customer and a great reference, he now has a disgruntled customer. Not the way to do business.
Wicked Mountain Films
Jun 19, 2014
