Beterbuilt

(70 reviews)

I want to add to an already outstanding list of reviews of Plan and Permit to write a review about…read moreRon and his colleagues. We hired Ron to do the architectural plans for the remodel of a fourplex. He came in with a fancy camera scanner to measure everything, a very efficient process. He was very much on time with the delivery of the initial draft. We discussed minor changes and submitted to the city, and they had just had a few minor corrections before approval, which is better than other architectural teams I have worked with. After we began work on the project, we discovered a beam in the ceiling was not pointing in the right direction, leading to the need for a revision to the plans. The engineer Margarito went on site and approved changes, which allowed us to quickly adapt. Overall this was a very streamlined process, I would be happy to use his services in the future and can very much recommend him.

We used Plan and Permit for a small home addition and had a great experience. Ron was really easy…read moreto work with and did a great job explaining the whole process upfront, especially since we were new to permits and planning. The timeline was totally reasonable (honestly, my slow email responses probably added more time than anything on their end), and the plans were approved by the city on the first try, which was a huge relief. It was also hard to find someone willing to take on a smaller project at a fair price, and they were very thorough. Even months later, they've still been responsive with follow-up questions from our contractor. Would definitely recommend, especially for smaller renovations or additions.

Artoo Design S2dio

(135 reviews)

Ramy is the best in the business! He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I had a…read morehorrible experience with a "designer" and Ramy truly came to my rescue. He gave me great advice on designs that were more cost effective and dealt with city engineers when questions and comments came up. I highly recommend Ramy to anyone needing architectural plans.

We had a great experience working with Ramy on our ADU project. From the very first interaction, he…read morewas extremely responsive and professional. When he came out to take measurements, he offered smart suggestions that made our project more cost-effective while also adding long-term value to our home. Ramy delivered the plans ahead of schedule and took the time to walk us through everything in person. The city of Claremont's permit requirements are very strict, and it was clear that Ramy knew what the city would require. When the city had requests we didn't agree with, he communicated directly with the city planner on our behalf and guided us through the process with confidence and clarity. You get what you pay for with Ramy--his work is high quality, detailed, and thoughtful. His expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism made a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We highly recommend him for any home or ADU project. He is absolutely worth it.

Alcala Architecture

1.0

(1 review)

I was offered a 12,000 quote for constructing a WRITTEN PLAN for a pre-existing room in order to…read moremeet regulations. Similar architects are charging CONSIDRABLY less (less than one thousand). Do business elsewhere this is not somewhere you should go.

From the owner: Specializing in Accessory dwelling units (ADU's). Custom homes, Multifamily, Tenant improvement,…read moreMedical clinics, and Commercial.

Stewart Design and Engineering

4.1

(16 reviews)

Three star is for the hope that they would be a real place who can provide construction documents…read morefor my home. After many times I have reached out to them to start the measuring process and start design from the pre design work I have given them. There was many follow ups with excuses. I attached the email excuse they gave after I sent them what they asked for. Luckily no money was paid out to them. I'm

All 1 and 5 star reviews should have been all the red flags I needed. This is by far the worst…read moreengineering company I have ever worked with. These 5 star reviews have to be from friends and family. 1. I couldn't get the staff to answer emails in a timely manner. 2. The engineer made changes that I never agreed to. 3. The engineer could not understand simple concepts. He would ask me a question. I would answer it then here we are 6 weeks later going over the same questions. 4. The engineer made a request. I honored the request. I reference the request in an email and he tells me he never made the request. I attach his emails with the request! He then sticks to he didn't make the request. I have at least 15 total complaints but I will stop here. This was by far the worst engineer I have ever done business with. Its hard to believe businesses like this are still operational.

BIMCAD Drafting Services

4.1

(18 reviews)

We hired BIMCAD to prepare construction plans for a project in Lake Arrowhead. Unfortunately, the…read moreplans contained multiple issues that prevented them from being approved by the county. After months of back-and-forth and paying additional fees for revisions, the plans still did not meet the requirements for resubmittal. The most basic things were omitted (measurements for setbacks) and when we approached James about it, he denied any wrongdoing or fault in the matter. Ultimately we had to hire a different professional and start over from scratch, losing significant time and money in the process. This hurt our family financially. I see other people have had similar experiences so I would heed warning. James was a very eloquent speaker and seemed very knowledgeable, but when it came down to it, his plans were unusable and he wasted months of our time.

We used Bimcad a few days ago and James was extremely helpful. He walked us through the estimate…read moreand there was no ambiguity and explained each charge and why it was necessary. Plus, for a few items that were out of this scope of work, he was still able to point us in the right direction for what type of professional services we needed. He went out of his way to make our project go smoothly. P.S. I read a couple of poor reviews and the Bimcad response to them, and word for word, the bimcad response is what James told us up front about what to expect. There were no surprises on our end, as one of the complainer guys said, because all the details were told to us prior to starting.

B Drafting N Design

(10 reviews)

Bruno is professional and courteous. He goes above and beyond to help make sure your project pulls…read morethrough. His service and value is highly recommended to anyone doing a project that needs designing assistance. Would recommend 100%.

I have received service twice from this company the first time was a few years ago and helped me…read moreget my permit with no problem, this second time around due to the COV19 getting everything backed up it didn't stop you guys from reaching back to me, a professional called me to set up appointment that same day. I truly appreciate you great service and all the help. Thank You!

Mustafa Bdaiwi Architect And Associates

(36 reviews)

Mustafa was great to work with.. I highly recommend his services and I will continue to go to him…read morefor future needs. He is fair on pricing & excellent in delivery, communication, and friendly professionalism. 5 stars *****

I had a premium experience consulting Mr. Mustafa about my unpermitted ADU. I was nervous looking…read morefor an Architecture online to help with my permits, Mustafa spent his time and resources giving me expert information and opinions in the most respectful and sincere manner when it came to additional and unforeseen/possible cost to the project. I value the consultation and highly recommend Mr. Mustafa.

EZ Plans Architects

(81 reviews)

Extremely knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend for any job, not just for the LA area. I…read moretrust them for all of my commercial jobs.

Outstanding service from start to finish. The team at EZ Plans showed incredible commitment and…read morededication to my project. Mark, Jorge, and Cindy were especially great to work with--knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was done right. Communication was clear, timelines were respected, and the final result exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend EZ Plans to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team.

SME Engineering

(63 reviews)

I can't say enough good things about Emad. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to help…read moreus navigate the soils engineering process and, most importantly, get approvals through the City of San Bernardino. Emad was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and patient in explaining what was needed at every step. When challenges came up with the city, he didn't just hand off the problem--he actively worked with the reviewers, followed up consistently, and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. That level of dedication is rare. If you're looking for a soils engineer who truly advocates for their clients and understands how to work with local jurisdictions, Emad is the one. His professionalism and commitment saved us time, stress, and unnecessary delays. Highly recommend without hesitation.

Based on a description and photos I provided, Emad told me I need a contractor instead of an…read moreengineer and provided multiple recommendations. He responds to emails in a very swift manner.

Eastlake Design Group

I am so happy to have found Miguel with Eastlake Design Group. We needed a floor plan/blue print of…read moreour business. He was very professional through the whole process. He began working on the project same week and finished it ahead of schedule and was exactly what we asked for! His pricing is very reasonable as well as we had inquired with others who could do this job but were asking 5-8x more than him. Five stars Highly recommend!

We just got our plans approved by the city thanks to Miguel and his team! They did an amazing job…read morehelping us design our Big Bear Lake home addition. It was our first experience working with an architect and we could not be happier. Miguel impressed us from the start - he showed up at our mountain home, walked the property and then spent several hours getting measurements and drone footage to begin the design process. Miguel has great energy and positive constructive ideas that really make the process fun. He was very flexible with changes as we went through each meeting until we came to the final design. He also did an amazing job presenting plans to the city and helping us get through the second review they requested. We really love that his team does life like renderings which helped us visualize exactly what the finished project would look like. If we ever do another project we will definitely use them again - we highly recommend their services. Really a top-notch classy firm ... and fun to work with!

OneStop Plumbers - Plumbing & Leak Detection

4.8

(1k reviews)

Ivan was very punctual, very professional and knowledgeable. He discovered the problem in a short…read moreperiod of time. I highly recommend him.

Best service I've had in a long time…read more Thank You Nolan Sorry it took me so long to post this

Ricky's Carpentry Solutions

(5 reviews)

Jose with Ricky's did an outstanding job on our kitchen drawers. He quoted a very fair price and…read morecompleted the job on time. He rebuild our kitchen drawers that were sagging and crooked and not very useful. I highly recommend this company!

We wanted some built-in shelves for our living room around the TV and also a bookshelf by the fire…read moreplace and sent Jose a picture of our current setup. Within about an hour or so, Jose had drawn a very neat rough draft of what he thought would look good and it was spot on for what we had in mind! We told him we wanted something ASAP and he was ready to accommodate us even with the busy Thanksgiving season. Within a week we got ourselves a custom entertainment center and bookshelf. The quality of work was really good and the price he quoted was reasonable.

Cova Construction

(115 reviews)

First thing first thank you Martin and his team for a great job and wonderful experience given such…read morea large scope of work. We appreciate your expertise. We've done so many things that I couldn't attach all the photos as it's reached Yelp's limit.. Our shower valve bursted so we needed a restoration for the kitchen (right down below) and the master bathroom. Overall they renovated our kitchen, master bathroom, second-floor flooring, stairs, and replaced our water regulator and some water boxes. The results exceeded our expectations. I still remember after installing the cabinets, I noticed the pantry and one more cabinet's doors were very slightly not aligned and was planning to tell Martin about it. However before I had the chance it was already fixed. We really appreciate such details. The crew was very professional and kept the space as clean as possible during construction. Our home feels completely transformed, and we couldn't be happier with the final outcome. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for renovation work.

I cannot say enough good things about COVA Construction. From start to finish, this kitchen project…read moreexceeded every expectation I had. Their pricing was fair, transparent, and refreshingly honest--no surprises, no games. Communication was effortless, and the entire team (especially Martin, Mike & Jr) were professional, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. They showed up on time every single day, kept the work area clean, and treated my home with care and respect throughout the process. The quality of workmanship is outstanding. Every detail was executed with precision, and it's clear they take real pride in their craft. What truly sets COVA Construction apart, though, is that they consistently went above and beyond--doing things the right way, not the easy way. It's rare to find a construction company that delivers elite detail, integrity, and reliability all at once. COVA Construction did exactly that. I'm absolutely pleased and thankful with my new kitchen and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for top-tier work. If you're considering COVA Construction--stop considering and hire them.

KC Home Repairs & Remodeling

(86 reviews)

Kevin remodeled our entire guest bathroom and now I use it more than our master bathroom! His work…read moreis high quality at a great value. We will definitely be calling him for our next home project.

Kevin remodeled our bathroom and it looks amazing. He is very detailed oriented and the results…read moredefinitely show. He has solid pricing for the quality of his work. We definitely will be using Kevin again for our next project, mostly likely for our kitchen. And if you have dogs, he's great with them.

Kathleen Ann Design

(24 reviews)

Kathy has done two bathrooms and a kitchen in my home. I highly recommend her. She is prompt and…read moreprofessional. She takes all of your desires into consideration when coming up with a design plan if I had anything left to do in my house, I would use her again.Lol

We worked with Kathleen Ann Designs to renovate our guest bathroom in February 2023. It was an…read moreabsolute privilege and we couldn't be more happy with the end result, and how her vision came to life through the renovation. We wholeheartedly recommend Kathleen Ann Designs for anyone seeking an exceptional interior designer! From the outset, Kathy (owner and operator of Kathleen Ann Designs) displayed an extraordinary level of understanding and collaboration. She truly grasped our vision, goals, preferences, time constraints, and budget, and throughout the process, she delivered on every aspect with utmost dedication. Kathy's hands-on approach, combined with her innovative ideas and fresh perspective, resulted in a modern, tasteful, luxurious, and open design for our guest bathroom - a remarkable transformation from its previous state. Our small guest bathroom now stands as a fabulous and relaxing retreat for our guests, all accomplished within budget and directly aligned with our design aesthetics. We could not have dreamed the end result would come out as exceptional as it did, and that is thanks to Kathy's extraordinary vision and design ideas. When working with Kathy, you have a few different packages you can select from ranging from basic consultation to full design and even coordination with the contractor. Opting for the full package, which included project management and coordination with EDW Construction (a company that Kathy works with frequently on many of her projects), proved to be a very wise decision, and well worth the minor additional expense. Kathy skillfully managed the entire renovation, ensuring timely deliveries, meticulous inspections, and seamless coordination with the contractor, resulting in exceptional results within the agreed timeframe and budget. One thing that really distinguish Kathy from other companies we looked at is that she really listened, and she really cared. We weren't just another project for her. She was just as excited as we were as the transformation of our guest bathroom progressed. Kathy is an expert communicator listener, and brings fresh perspective and fabulous design and attention to detail. There is not one oversight under her watch in the end result is exceptional. We are thrilled with the overall experience of working with Kathleen Ann Designs and eagerly anticipate our next renovation where we can partner with Kathy again for another marvelous transformation. We would highly recommend Kathy/Kathleen Ann Designs to anyone interested in transforming their space through exceptional design. No

Skyline Construction

4.8

(52 reviews)

I used Eddie and Skyline Construction for the construction of my 2 bed 1 bath ADU. I didn't know…read moreEddie nor was I referred to him - I found him on Yelp and after speaking with him over the phone and meeting him in person at the job site, felt comfortable to hire him for the project. I can honestly say that he was a pleasure to work with, was very honest from start to finish. Always kept me informed of what was going on, he stuck to the contract we had agreed on and completed the project without issue. The quality of his work was also superb. I personally walked through and inspected every door, cabinet door, flooring, paint, etc and everything was done at a high quality. Very pleased with his work and will use him again on future projects. Highly recommend.

Skyline Construction was the BEST! Eddie was wonderful and very patient with me. He helped from the…read moredesign to the permits to the build. He was always available to answer my questions and handle any of my concerns. My ugly old garage is a beautiful studio apartment now. Thank you Eddie!!

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We recently had a pipe burst in our kitchen ceiling. I found Able Restoration through a friend that…read morehad used them in the past. I was very happy with how they handled the clean up, repairs and putting my home back in order. From the people on the phone to the technicians they sent out everyone was courteous and professional. I would highly recommend Able Restoration to anyone.

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After throughly researching for contractors We finally chose J.O Constructions and they did not…read moredisappoint. J.O Construction did an amazing job on our new 3200sgft home. The quality of their work was first rate. Jimmy and his team were invariably highly skilled, friendly and considerate. The job was completed on budget with no surprises for extras. Jimmy was on site for all city inspections and was always available to answer all our questions and concerns. If you're searching for an affordable/reliable construction company to build your home, look no furtherJ.O construction is your company. I strongly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.

My brother and I hired Jimmy for an ADU - 2 beds and 2 baths. It was a pleasure working with Jimmy…read moreas he was responsive, reliable, honest, and went above and beyond what was required of him. I've worked with several contractors in the past, but none of them have been as easy to work with. I never had to worry about anything being done as Jimmy would get things done when he said he would. The ADU looks great! Absolutely love it! I will definitely keep Jimmy in mind for future projects. Thank you, Jimmy!!!

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(18 reviews)

My tenants tankless water heater was rotting from inside & needed a full replacement done ASAP. I…read morecontacted Luis last night for a quote of the service we needed and thankfully he answered, got me a quote right away, as well as providing a variety of pricing options we could choose from.(this all depends on the heater brand you prefer). This morning he went and got the heater completely repaired in a swift mann. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a great price & fast service! Here's a before & after of his work!

I got my bathroom done with Worth and they did a great job. They are fair, committed and do great…read morework. I recommend reaching out to Lou!

BJL Painting and Decorations

Jadik has done several jobs for me and other family members. Always on time, always clean and…read moreprepared. Always sure to view project first to have a clear and concise idea of the scope of the job before quoting. He also has a wide community of other trades that he can call on if there is something outside his scope of work to make your project go smoothly!

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