About
Welcome to Dakini Engineering. We specialize in foundation inspections, reports and manometer floor level surveys. We supply complete foundation repair designs, drafting and engineering services. We are experts in landslide and foundation and drainage repairs. We feature Manta Ray® Earth Anchor Systems for Keystone and masonry walls. In our fleet of equipment, we have tight access and specialty hillside equipment. We've had two to three crews continuously working in Mission Hills for the past three years repairing landslides, foundation repairs and foundation replacements. We take pride in our highly trained employees. Many of our employees have been with us for over five years. We utilize our own staff and use minimal sub-contractors, in most cases for specialized project work. We uphold certain values in our company, including a strong work ethic, craftsmanship and professionalism. We are also a design build company. We have one of the best architectural draftsman in San Diego on our staff, as well as an in-house interior designer. I relocated to San Diego, CA from Pittsburgh, PA in 1983. I acquired my contracting license in 1985. Dakini Engineering General Contracting became a Corporation 1999 We perform forensic investigations on structural failure home with soil and drainage issues. I head up the Design Build and remodel division. Our Slogan is, We make the impossible, possible. Established in 1999. Dana Ansell, CEO, Designer, Estimator, Forensic Expert of Dakini Engineering General Contracting started his general contracting business over 32 years ago. His success comes in large part because his insistence on quality workmanship and getting the job done right. Because of that, clients continue to come back. Ansell and his team continue to be a phenomenal resource to the community. In February 2011 Dakini Engineering was awarded the BEST Total Remodel by San Diego Home & Garden Magazine.
Overview
Serves Chula Vista, CA
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pmTue8:00 am - 6:00 pmWed8:00 am - 6:00 pmThu8:00 am - 6:00 pmFri8:00 am - 6:00 pmSat9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Debit card.
Contact
+16196979000
435 Montclair St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Reviews
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David G.
Sep 17, 2015
•From Google
The world of building (engineering, new construction, remodeling, and repairs) is generally one where a bargain price means bargain quality. There's a reason why Dakini Engineering General Contracting is THE company that's brought in to repair construction defects and soils problems that were created by other contractors' carelessness, limited competence, or integrity deficits. Dakini is the company that experts in the field go to when they encounter construction or soils challenges that no one else knows how to address. So, think about it: How valuable would it be for you to hire a company with this level of expertise not merely for repairs, but, for design, engineering, and construction that you know will be done right the FIRST time? How valuable would it be it for you to hire a company that is not merely technically superb, but also so aesthetically outstanding that they've won a whole house remodel award? How wonderful would it be to hire a company that is so good at what they do that they have the long-term undying loyalty of real estate professionals? And how valuable would it be for you to work with an owner (Dana Ansell) whose integrity is so impeccable that you will trust his dedication to doing the right thing as much as you trust his top-of-field competence? Are you seeking a engineering report, a remodel, new construction, or a construction or soils defects repair? As someone who has been hailed by the media since 2008 as "America's Integrity Expert," I know of no company that I would recommend for these jobs as much as I would Dakini Engineering General Contracting. The least you owe to yourself is to seek Dana's input and get his bid. Your experience of him will tell you what you need to know to decide whether it's wise for you to engage Dakini for the work you need done.
Heather P.
Mar 9, 2013
•From Google
We had a serious issue with water draining around our house causing some lifting of the foundation. Needless to say we were very concerned. We talked to two other companies trying to figure out solutions. Neither seemed to get the issue. When we talked with Dana he reassured us it was not as bad as we thought and there was a solution. He checked the foundation to make sure everything was ok with it. He explained the issues which mostly started with an addition put on by the former owner, they had not installed rain gutters so the water was not directed away from the house. Also, the entire yard has a gentle slope right to the house. All the water heading towards the house was causing the soil to swell under the house and causing the foundation to lift when it rained. He suggested rain gutters tied into new drains around the house to route the water away from the foundation. His crew was great, they worked hard at installing a pipe that included a large trench. He recommended a good company to install the gutters which direct the water into the large drain. he also explained why french drains are not a good idea in our clayey soils. It's been two years and we have had no issues with the foundation moving or water sitting around the house. Everything drains away from the house. It's so nice to not stress every time it rains. The work was not cheap but reasonable. They started work when they said they would and worked hard to get it done in time. Why a 4? The end pipe sits on top of the soil at the edge of our front yard. it looks like terrible. Dana should have talked to us about getting a permit from the city to drill a hole in the sidewalk so that the pipe could tie into the city drainage. It was something we did not know would be an issue so we did not even consider that. Luckily we have been able to disguise it with plants and decorative roof tiles.
Alina M.
Dec 19, 2019
•From Google
We've had a leak on the ground floor which could have had several potential causes. We needed to figure out what is the exact cause of the leak and how to fix it. We've had several different professionals coming for the inspections, and each recommended completely different proposals. We had no idea who to believe because neither one made much sense to us, and most of the recommendations seemed unnecessary or completely wrong, needless to say extremely expensive. Then the next professional we contacted recommended Dakini Engineering. And boy, was he right! Dana came over right after the major holiday, took his time, run some tests on soil, measured everything, etc. And he came up with a very reasonable proposal! It totally made sense! He paid attention to every little detail, pointed out on all necessary things to fix (and gave very good references to accomplish!). Besides being very professional, friendly, nice, he was really honest! When we asked him about measures that were recommended by other foundation specialists, leak detectors, etc. which were extremely expansive, he said we don't really need any of those. He could've proposed for us to do something that his company does, and we would've done it, but he said there is no need for it in our case. Dana is a very special professional due to enormous amount of knowledge about everything on his field tremendous experience in various areas which makes him unique! And truly honest!
Ken M.
Apr 25, 2013
•From Google
Integrity, Trustworthy, Creativity in Engineering Dakini Engineering performed miracles on our hillside La Mesa home. Historically our lower level was prone to seepage and even flooding. Dakini Engineering excavated the front of our house with surgical precision. Waterproofing and drainage measures eliminated all water seepage problems even during the wettest year on record! Dakini Engineering provided creative and insightful consultation that not only resulted in a cost-effective means of eliminating a long standing problem; but enhanced utility and property value as well. Through skillful efforts our front and side yards were transformed from unusable space into aesthetically attractive and functional patio and recreational spaces. In solving one problem, two areas of our yard were turned into functional and decorative spaces that provided considerable added value to our property. All work was completed in a timely and professional manner; and at a significantly lower cost than other competitors' bids. My wife and I were more than pleased with the work performed by Dakini Engineering and look forward to using them again for subsequent home improvement projects. We recommend Dakini Engineering as having incredibly high integrity, trustworthiness and creativity in engineering and construction.
Alina Miller
Sep 6, 2020
•From Google
We asked Dana for a consultation on the source of the moisture in the slub that destroyed our wooden flooring. There were a few potential sources, and few other specialists recommended completely different, very expensive measures to prevent that happening in the future.
Dana is very professional, punctual, perceptive, detail oriented. His vast experience and amounts knowledge about everything in this field is very impressive!
He did a very thorough inspection of our entire property, clearly identified the exact causes of the problem and came up with a very reasonable recommendations, gave references of the companies to do quality work.
He could’ve recommended us something his company does, and we would’ve hired them. But he said we don’t really need it. We trust him completely and recommend him to anyone with foundation, yard, slub, leak problem.
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