haushepherd

RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

Engineering Solutions for Every Home

haushepherd is a residential engineering and design firm committed to delivering structural clarity and peace of mind. We support homeowners facing challenges with foundations, drainage, retaining walls, and more. We offer expert assessments, custom engineering designs, and ongoing project guidance.

Our Services

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    Design

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    Consultations

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    Inspections

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Where We Have Worked

haushepherd has provided stamped engineering designs for permit and construction across the Bay Area.
Our portfolio includes projects in diverse terrain and jurisdictions, each tailored to local codes and site-specific conditions.

  • Berkeley

  • Contra Costa

  • El Cerrito

  • Elk Grove

  • Fairfax

  • Hayward

  • Healdsburg

  • Lafayette

  • Larkspur

  • Marin County

  • Mill Valley

  • Novato

  • Oakland

  • Palo Alto

  • Petaluma

  • Placer County

  • Redwood City

  • Richmond

  • Rohnert Park

  • Ross

  • Sacramento

  • San Anselmo

  • San Francisco

  • San Jose

  • San Mateo

  • San Rafael

  • Santa Rosa

  • Sonoma

  • Stockton

  • Walnut Creek

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Geostructural Solutions

When dealing with home repairs that involve the ground beneath your feet, the stress can feel overwhelming. We bring a steady hand to complex issues involving your home and the ground.  We strive to help in restoring not only your structure, but your peace of mind.

 

Engineering Stability

Our mission is simple: engineer practical, grounded solutions for residential structures, backed by technical precision, and delivered with care. From crawlspaces to foundations and retaining walls, we go beneath the surface to understand what’s really happening.

  • “I have had the pleasure of working with Jakob on more than one occasion and highly recommend him without reservation.”

    — MARCELL N., HAUSHEPHERD CLIENT

  • “I was extremely pleased by Jakob's professional and honest assessment of the property. He very patiently and competently responded to my questions during the assessment. The final report that we received was clear and thorough. We had also requested an expedited report, and everything was provided on time and in full within the promised 24 hours.”

    — T.F., HAUSHEPHERD CLIENT

  • "Jakob is extremely knowledgeable, professional and does very detailed work. If you're in the Bay Area and thinking about buying or selling a house, he should be one of your first calls!"

    — NICHOLAS R., HAUSHEPHERD CLIENT

Let’s steady your home!