Wow, what a great experience I had working with Zenith Engineers. I was referred to them by a…read moreconstruction company specializing in earthquake retrofits. Although they provided a list of engineering companies, was told Zenith Engineers was their top choice. Everything was handled in a professional and timely manner. The City had originally included my building on the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit List, but with the effort and expertise that Zenith Engineers brought to the table they were able to get my property EXEMPT from the ordinance. Zenith saved me thousands of dollars in construction costs. I had had many sleepless nights as to how I was going to deal with the City Ordinance challenge. Thank you Jason and the Zenith Los Angeles Office for your services. I highly recommend reaching out to Zenith Engineers to anyone who has a building on the Soft Story Retrofit List.

I reached out to Zenith Engineers for some remodel work at my house. They were very responsive, and…read morethe pricing was competitive to the other bids we received. Thanks again to Jason, Swaroop & Team for their services. I would absolutely reach out to Zenith again in the future.

Ilya Engineering responds to emails within minutes and answers their phones. Surprisingly, once an…read moreengineer is assigned to your project you can contact him/her directly. I also want to mention that my project took less time than originally thought. As a result I was invoiced for three hundred dollars less to reflect the actual time spent. This is definitely the firm to use if you want great customer service, plans that meet LADBS requirements and charges that reflect the actual time spent on your project.

Service requested: architect plans/structural engineering and permitting process. The design was…read morehow we wanted. A few hiccups along the way with the final permit but Sam acknowledged the mistake on his end and said he would sign off the edits in the revision phase of construction. I will give an updated review once that time comes. Quality: quality of work was good. Efficient in communication and dealing with a difficult city in a permitting process. Took about 6 months for the permits and the city kicked back for corrections 2x which is pretty standard. Value: felt his pricing was fair and reasonable Customer service: always responds to phone calls. Even after our final payment when we had questions or needed assistance. So not a "take your money" and we are done type of guy Overall impression: would use him in the future for any architectural or structural engineering jobs

Chris came to advise and measure for a drainage system and was incredibly knowledgeable and…read morethoughtful about the project. His expertise and experience is valuable to us. In addition, we have to commend him for previous work. He is completed on our property on foundation work, including a retrofit. We will always have Chris come to the rescue. Way to go Chris.

I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Erinn and Kylie from Alpha Structural. They are…read morecurrently working one listing and the one today Erinn showed up and was so honest and straight forward with the property representatives that Im sure they too will hire him! Erinn is thorough, humble and extremely knowledgable. I am so appreciative for his help and expertise. I have only incredible things to say!!!! Thank You for showing up and helping! You guys are the best!!! Jennifer

I had an issue with my old stucco walls, and Jacob from Atlas came out to take a look. As we walked…read morethe property, he gave me a ton of helpful info about how my building was constructed back in the 1920s, what materials were used, and how they age. Really knowledgeable, straightforward, and professional. I'm still deciding on whether I need to move on my particular repair job, but the visit itself was super worthwhile and I'd definitely call them again.

When we moved to Oxnard, California two years ago, we did not realize that the parking rules would…read morebe so restrictive. It did not take long for the HOA to make it clear that we had a problem. After a few letters from the HOA delineating the parking rules for both the driveway and the street we searched for a contractor who could remodel the garage to accommodate our 24-foot Sprinter Van. After researching a few companies in the area, we decided on Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. and we were happy to sign a contract with Jacob Lankri, the owner. The first step was to decide on the basic design package. Once that was settled, we submitted the engineered plans to our HOA. After many months of wrangling with the HOA, Gilah Lankri, the project engineer, was able to produce engineered drawings that met the HOA's aesthetics and expectations. Jacob and Gilah submitted the plans to the city of Oxnard. Unfortunately, it took the city of Oxnard a frustrating 10 months to review and approve the plans. All the while, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. stayed with us determined to get approval. Once we got approval to begin construction in December 2024, the demolition of the old garage was accomplished quite quickly. Even though we hit a snag regarding the Southern California Gas Company line, we eventually got approval to relocate and replace the line which delayed the project 5 weeks. Finally in March 2025 construction of the new Garage began in earnest. Jacob's team, led by an amazing foreman, Edgar, constructed a new elevated ceiling in the garage with new rafters and support beams as well as new tiled roof. The inside of the garage was completely refinished with drywall, texturing and fresh paint. New and improved lighting was installed in the garage along with assorted electrical outlets. The finishing touches included a new door to the backyard, matching the epoxy surfacing on the garage floor and patching preexisting holes in the walls. Outside, new stucco and siding had to be applied as well as painted. The disconnected solar panels and rain gutters were expertly reinstalled. In addition, an area of the driveway had to have pavers reinstalled looking better than before. I addition to the garage remodel project, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. procured and installed a new sliding glass door complete with a doggy door for access to the back patio. They also removed a set of windows in the dining room and then procured and installed a beautiful set of French doors. Finally, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. removed an old single front door and expertly installed a beautiful mahogany double front door. All the finishing details were expertly accomplished.

I own a thriving residential design company in Ventura and our go-to guy for structural engineering…read moreis Francisco Avila. We must have worked on at least 50+ projects together just over the last two years and he has always come through with excellent work. His prices are very competitive, his timelines for completion are unmatched, and his work is clear and thorough. He's very responsive, pleasant to work with, and helpful with answering questions on our collaborations. As our companies have worked together a lot, we've all developed a great working relationship that has helped our business grow. I highly recommend Francisco to anyone who needs structural engineering services.

I have worked with Avila Engineering for approximately 8 years in a variety of residential…read moreprojects, whether it involved additions, remodels, retrofits or custom homes. Francisco has always been up front with his structural services in regards to site evaluation, engineering options, building conditions, and building dept. codes. For clients, working with someone who's efficient, knowledgable, and brutally honest, is always a breath of fresh air in this industry. Although, not every client is prepared for this. Francisco always has his client's best interest in mind. We've worked on numerous projects together and I have always received excellent service from him. His attention to detail is impeccable, his drawings are meticulously designed, and his knowledge of codes are always very current. Anytime there were any site issues, we evaluated the questionable source with the contractor and client, and resolved the problem as quickly as possible. Bear in mind that all the parties involved in a project have to be engaged as a team in order to establish a proper solution. No job is 100% perfect. I can honestly say that if you're looking for a quality structural engineer, Avila Structural Engineering can provide that service.

I signed a contract with Agoura construction owner Matthew to convert my garage into ADU. Matthew…read moredid all engineering design and obtained permits from the City of Los Angeles. His crew came to work every day on time and started the project immediately, he did an excellent job for me. The City of Los Angeles inspector approved and issued Occupancy Permit. He also plastered my pool 3 years ago and still looks great.

This is the best company I have ever hired. Mathew is so honest and helpful. The team was very…read moretidy, did a clean job, and were so knowledgeable! I recommend Mathew's services.

Called SECSC for a comparative quote on a home remodel with multiple projects and spoke with…read moreJennifer. She was knowledgeable and very experienced in how to resolve my needs as efficiently as possible and extremely generous with her time in providing valuable advice on my remodeling project overall. Very impressed with her service and look forward to working with SECSC in the future.

They were very accommodating referred me to another…read morecolleague and advised me on the correct direction

M&N really came through for us in a pinch. We had a structural issue with a remodeling project and…read moreMilad was able to visit within 24 hours to inspect and offer advice & solutions. With other engineers, we might have been waiting a week or more just to get an inspection. Hoping to hire M&N again for a future project!

Milad was very easy to work with, I got my permit so fast and couldn't have been happier :)read more