Client Reviews

“SFB has provided the Griffin Soil Group with valuable engineering insight and laboratory testing support that has enabled Griffin to be successful on many projects. Thanks SFB!”

Don Greb P.E.

Professional Engineer, Griffin Soil Group

“My partner and I have been doing business with Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey (SFB) for many years. We rely on them for all geotechnical and geologic services related to our projects, and they have become a trusted part of our project consulting team. SF & B understands and employs the concepts of servicing the client’s needs, and always in a professional manner. Their level of knowledge and commitment to problem solving has greatly influenced our ability to achieve success on our various projects. I would highly recommend the use of Stevens, Feronne & Bailey and give them my highest and best endorsement.”

Scott L. Stringer

Bates Stringer Ventures

“I have worked with Stevens, Ferrone, & Bailey as a consultant to Shea Homes for over 10 years. They have provided SWPPP training & education, design & engineering, inspections, daily reporting, as well as communication with the State Water Control Board (including SMARTS) with the utmost professionalism. I can always count on Jon and his team for timely advice and help.”

Rick Kraushar

Director of Land Development, Shea Homes – NorCal

“Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey Engineering Company assisted the City of Belmont by providing geotechnical services for a park development project. The staff is professional, experienced, and helpful. They provided efficient and timely service and worked with our team to develop common sense recommendations for the project.”

Jonathan Gervais

Parks and Recreation Director, City of Belmont

“Stevens, Ferrone and Bailey Engineering Co., Inc. has successfully worked closely with Brookfield Residential over the past 18 years on many infill and master planned residential communities throughout the Bay Area, including providing services such as land acquisition feasibility analysis, geological and geotechnical analyses, land development operations inspections and observations, storm water and erosion control testing and reporting measures, as well as special inspections during housing construction. This multi – faceted firm continues to be a valuable asset for Brookfield Residential to implement our Business Plans and development future.”

Kevin Pohlson

Brookfield Residential

“I began utilizing the engineering expertise of Stevens Ferrone and Bailey over 10yrs ago and continue to experience the professionalism and service that have contributed to successful projects throughout Northern California. Whatever the challenge or obstacle, however great or small, their principals are always quick to respond and provide knowledgeable feedback. Because SFB has always exceeded my expectations, they remain at the top of my all-star list. I look forward to building more communities with them for many more decades to come.”

Paul K Manyisha

Forward Planner, D.R. Horton

“Over the past decade ESR has collaborated on challenging and unique design-build construction projects with Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey Engineering (SFB) throughout the Bay Area. Their geotechnical expertise has been essential in providing cost-effective repair solutions for our clients. We look forward to working with SFB’s professional engineers and technicians as they continue to provide excellence in their industry.”

Bill Gibson

Vice President, Engineered Soil Repairs, Inc.

“As a forward planning and land development manager for several top homebuilding companies in the Bay Area, I have worked with SFB extensively over the past decade. Always responsive, ready to be creative, and extremely aware of project costs, SFB provides practical and cost-effective geotechnical and storm water management solutions. Now with my own consulting firm and exposure to dozens of Bay Area and Central Valley clients, SFB continues to be an integral part of many of our due diligence, forward planning, and land development teams.”

Steve Melander

Principal, SDM Consulting

“It is truly an asset to have Stevens, Ferrone and Baily as our Geotechnical and SWPPP Professional on a good majority of our communities here in Northern California . Their professionalism, expertise and commitment to excellence is an integral component to our continued success here at TRI POINTE HOMES.”

Brian O. Barry

Vice President, TRI Pointe Homes

“Jon Bailey of Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey ably served as my expert consultant in an enforcement action alleging violations of storm water discharge regulations (and complicated by claims of taking endangered species and altering streambeds). Demonstrating a command of both the regulatory and engineering aspects of storm water management and displaying considerable creativity and sound judgment, as well as an easygoing manner, Jon proved instrumental in working with all parties, including regulators from multiple agencies, to develop practical solutions to complex and highly charged issues. Whenever confronting storm clouds, I will not hesitate to rely on him again.”

David Ivester

Partner, Briscoe Ivester & Bazel LLP