General Info

Smith-Emery Company, established in 1904, began performing independent inspection and testing on commercial building structures following the San Francisco Earthquake-Fire of 1906. The company employs over 400 people in California with an office in China as well. Smith-Emery Company offers the visual and nondestructive examination of concrete, masonry, soil, structural steel, welding and fireproofing. It provides testing services for building faces, tiles, marbles, granite, roof materials, skylights, Jacuzzi bathtubs and sinks. The company offers physical laboratory and metallurgical engineering services through Smith-Emery Laboratories and geotechnical and environmental services through Smith-Emery Geoservices. Smith-Emery Company is affiliated with the Structural Engineers Association of California, American Welding Society and American Architectural Manufacturers association.