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 called Alpha Structural back and spoke to Franchesca about the initial call. I think the original…read moreperson who answered the phone needed additional training because I was able to pay a fixed rate for a thorough inspection of my property, and the recommendations were extremely helpful! I have a priority list of items to address and am very glad I obtained the inspection and letter.

Eric (foreman) and his crew Ernesto, Nick and Justin did a great job to repair our foundation on…read more8/27/2026. They are very professionals and organized. Great team and great work. I highly recommend The Foundation Work.

We had a great experience with The Foundation Works for our property in La Crescenta. From start to…read morefinish, the entire process was smooth, professional, and easy. Our initial call with Blaire from the Inspection Scheduling Team went very well. Scheduling was simple, and she made it easy to coordinate the inspection around our availability. Our foundation inspector, Shaine, was very thorough with his assessment and took the time to clearly explain his findings. We really appreciated that he provided different repair options based on the urgency of the work, without making us feel pressured. The cost for the recommended scope of work was also reasonable compared to other estimates we received. The work crew arrived on time, was professional and respectful of our property, and cleaned everything up once the work was completed. They also provided before-and-after photos, which we really appreciated. Overall, we're very happy with the communication, professionalism, quality of work, and fair pricing. I highly recommend The Foundation Works for any foundation inspection or repair needs. Definitely 5 stars all the way!

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

I scheduled a consultation with Eugene from STEN Engineering to discuss two very different…read morestructural issues at my house, and I was extremely impressed. The first was figuring out how to realign a very complicated roofline so that rainwater would channel properly. The house has been built and added onto in stages over roughly 100 years, so every addition and alteration made the roofline more complicated and less cohesive. I had literally spent hours sitting on the roof trying to figure out a workable solution. Eugene looked at the situation, thought it through for about 10 minutes, and sketched out an option that simply would never have occurred to me. It was practical, elegant, and made immediate sense. The consultation was some of the best $400 I've spent. The second issue was understanding how well the house is braced for earthquakes and how the existing foundation works structurally. Again, Eugene combined a strong engineering mind with real-world practical experience and explained everything in a way that I could actually understand. I almost never take the time to write reviews, but I was impressed enough that here I am writing one. Eugene is smart, thoughtful, practical, and very good at explaining complicated structural issues in plain English. I would absolutely call him again.

I didn't know much of the process and he walked me through. Got the permit approved in short time!!…read moreThank you

For starters this outfit actually answers their phone, which is a good start. I quickly made an…read moreappointment to which they showed up to on time. Super knowledgeable very personable, and doesn't just offer opinions but offers al your options and is right to the point. I liked this outfit so much that I will take their recommendation as to who to hire to do these renovations and modifications.

I'm building a hillside swimming pool...it's a night mare process…read more Needs...Soil Reports, Structural Calculations, Piles, Structural Observations, City Spacial Inspections...many more to come. Kobe engineering made the job process quicker and sufficient and very affordable. I highly recommend Kobe's Specialties. My very experienced my pool builder (Yaku Pool Builder) could be able to process building my pool so smoothly with Kobe's high quality Customer Service. I thank specifically Daniel who took all my text messages, phone calls & emails with in timely manners & excellent services.

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.

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.

My husband and I have been working with Urbane Builders for our ADU project in Northridge. We hired…read morethem for architectural and structural engineering and then ended up hiring them for construction as well. This was our first time with permitting and Urbane helped us understand the process along the way. One thing that stood out was the fact that Urbane pointed out some issues with drainage which had a big impact on cost whereas the other architects we met with did not mention any issues. Permitting took about 6 months which was due to a clearance by LADWP and construction took about 4 months. Overall, they are very professional and helpful along the way. Highly recommended!

Definitely recommend Patrick and his team. Super professional, on time and quality of work is…read moreamazing. We just bought our house and needed interior and exterior work, complete bathroom remodels on two bathrooms, and lots of other things. We were not sure how to start especially with permitting, but they took care of all the permitting and guided us throughout our whole project. This was truly amazing, because we did not need to get too involved and take time away from work. Alejandro, the project manager, was very attentive and provided daily updates. He provided helpful tips and ways to save money while making our house remodel project turn out beautiful and cost effective. Patrick and his design-build team really facilitated the entire process for us. Highly recommend!

Needed some plans for a project and they provided for a fair price…read more Fast and reliable ! Thank you ! Great service !

I hired Byron and his company to do my project back in January of this year. He promised me he…read morewould have my 4 plans finished in a period of 2 months. After the 2 month period he barely started working in 1 of the plans only. He lied to me throughout the 2 month period that everything was going as scheduled. After 4 months of delaying , lack of communication, excuses and lies I had to hire someone to pressure and push him to get my plans done. He promised he would have my plans finished and would have Jennifer speed up things and work with us, which the result was the same. A complete nightmare. I got tired of his excuses and unprofessionalism and gave him a couple of deadlines which he didn't meet. So I fired him after 6 months of delaying my project and getting no progress done. Now I am taking this to court to get my $18,000 I paid him and compensation of 6 months for delaying my project. VERY UNRELIABLE

Wow, wow wow wow . Hands down The Best. I've Worked with many engineers in the past and no one…read more compares!!. Just so glad I found you. Highly recommended. So glad we found this company

Absolutely top-tier service I worked with this company on a house project in Hollywood and I can't…read morerecommend them enough. from the very first consultation they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. What stood out the most was how house solution oriented they were. they didn't just follow the typical playbook, they took the time to understand the specifics of the property and proposed smarter more efficient options that ended up saving me a significant amount of money without cutting any corners on quality or safety. Every step of the way the communication was clear, the timelines were realistic, and the work was done with precision. It's rare to find a team that combines technical expertise with this level of integrity and client care. if you're doing any type of structural work especially in LA, I highly recommend giving them a call. Good total pros