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I’m Alex Rayfield, a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Virginia specializing in vertical and horizontal structures, and a Virginia licensed home inspector.
In 2011, a deadly natural disaster changed the way I view structural engineering and the safety of the homes we live in (more on that below).
I’ve worked professionally in Houston, Roanoke, and Washington, D.C. in waterway engineer, structural engineer, and structural superintendent roles across industries that include government, local municipalities, healthcare, residential and commercial construction.
Today, I help home owners understand where they live, why the structure in which they call “home” is built the way it is, and get peace of mind so they can sleep sound in a structure they trust will keep them and their family safe.
I live in Charlottesville, Virginia and also own Elevated Structural Solutions, a structural engineering consulting firm that serves central Virginia through custom home design, construction administration, permitting, home repairs, additions and renovations.
On April 27, 2011, over 200 tornadoes touched down in Alabama, killing over 300 people. The worst one, an EF4, occurred right in my back yard. It brought with it winds of over 190mph and grew to over 1.5 miles wide when it came through the heart of Tuscaloosa.
Over the next 3 weeks, along with my brother, Hunter, and a few of our friends, I set out to perform a search and rescue. We worked closely with local authorities and, once a state of emergency was declared, the National Guard. We saved many people’s lives during that time but, unfortunately, were not able to save everyone.
It was this natural disaster that really sparked a turning point in my life. I was in school for engineering but I was unsure of the exact path it would take me. This was the sign I needed — it gave me clarity of direction and compelled me to get serious about my education.
I wanted to help bring peace of mind to those in “tornado alley” and raise awareness of the devastating effects that natural disasters can have on a city, community and its residents.
Home Inspections, New Residential Structures, Radon Testing
Travis Robertson is an accomplished environmental scientist, educator, and real estate investor born
and raised on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. In 2006, he relocated to Charlottesville to complete his
master’s degree in environmental sciences at the University of Virginia. Throughout his professional
journey, Travis has worked as an educator and researcher in Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia and Babson College. He’s held roles in the non-profit sector at The Nature Conservancy and the
University of Virginia Alumni Association and was even a craft beer brewer at Starr Hill Brewery. Building
upon his attention to detail and process management, he was able to translate his skills to project
management and owner representation in numerous home and commercial space construction projects
for Carriage House STR.
Travis joined Virginia’s Choice Home Inspections in August 2024 as a natural marriage of his interests
and expertise in environmental sustainability and home construction and renovation.
Energy Efficiency Testing for New Residential and Multi-Family Structures, including duct blast testing, blower door testing, and HERS Modeling
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