Review for Manning Engineer. I have to add what makes Manning Engineer different (Mr. Bruce in…read moreparticular) is that he is motivated to help in adverse situations. He took on the responsibility of another planner and overpaid planner. As with my project, which had already stalled due to a miscalculation by my previous planner, he took on a project that had already begun, coordinated with the city inspector to make his calculations precise and accurate, and got it approved on the first revision. Mr Bruce did a fantastic job for my project Mr Bruce provided a thorough assessment carefully laid out mine options and was very responsive to mine many questions. Mr Bruce provided these services at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend Manning Engineer to anyone that is going through so much stress with the City approvals

Manning engineering has been involved with several projects that I have undertaken over the past 15…read moreyears. They are extremely competent at their profession and I have never had to go back to plan check for revisions...I highly recommend Bruce Manning for all of your structural engineering needs!

my experience with this company was absolutely horrible!…read morefirst of all to survey a property isn't the cheapest investment so you'd expect the service to be half way descent. This company took several hours to respond back to me to schedule appointment, that alone should have been a red flag but I still gave them another opportunity. Appointment time frame was 7:00am-7:30am, when he hadn't arrived by 8:30am I called them to see if he was late, they gave me BS that he was at the county getting info on my property. Then stated he'd arrive by 12:30-1:30pm again DID NOT SHOW! (keep in mind they already had my $1,500.00 deposit) Basically this went on all day didn't show up until 4:30 pm and the man that showed up had no idea what he was there for instead wanted to chat about his kids instead of getting the job done! I contacted there office and told them to just have him leave my property. waiting 9 hours is ridiculous. save your money and time stay away from this company!! unprofessional and unreliable, how people run there business like this is insane!

i have used kolibrien for my engineering needs for the past 5 years…read more honest, timely response, professional work when i needed my projects to move forward, john was there. the build it group thanks for being there john tim

We have been working with ISE on various projects for nearly two decades. They are extremely…read morequalified, they do quality work, and they are responsive. We look forward to continuing to work with them for years to come.

Don't waste your money my full review is coming soon I can't say too much because I'm still…read moreinvolved but you will get burnt! promised things that'll never happen delays design errors, delays, lies not answering the phone try to find someone else that has dealt with him and ask them about him ask them for references that you can call and ask I promise they won't be happy it's the worst I've ever had to deal with in all my years And this is also the first review I've ever written

Nice people, but terribly flaky. A 3-4 week project has taken 6 months.....still not done. I…read moreshould have started over with someone else but they kept telling me "we are almost done". So frustrating. Use anyone else.

After 8 months of Art not listening to our wishes for our land, not responding in any sort of a…read moretimely manner to emails and phone calls, taking a month each time to make changes to turn back into the county, and after he got hot with my husband and yelled at him we fired him. After hiring someone new our job was completed in 3 weeks. Art waisted 8 months of our job timeline on something that shouldn't have taken more than a month. After all that he still has the nerve to ask for a final payment for a job he didn't complete.

Not a good company, Willie and his team made many very costly mistakes and was not willing to work…read moreon resolving them without a huge cost from him. when I showed him that it was his mistake he refused to work with me any further. the project was almost done and I had to struggle to get my final. I was able to go to another Civil Engineer who corrected the issue. you will regret using this guy!!!

Stay away. Many mistakes, does not take responsibility and not responsive. Will hold you hostage…read morewith large last minute invoices, that you are required to pay in order to finalize your project.

I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer Hamid who drafted the plans to convert…read moreour kitchen into an open-concept layout, which required removing a previously load-bearing wall. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail was truly outstanding. The engineer demonstrated a deep understanding of structural integrity while also respecting the design vision for the space. He carefully evaluated the existing structure and developed precise plans to safely support the load while allowing us to achieve the open, modern kitchen we wanted. His calculations and documentation were thorough and well-organized, which made the permitting and construction process much smoother. What impressed me most was his ability to balance technical precision with practical solutions. He communicated clearly, answered all questions patiently, and ensured the plans were easy for the contractor to follow. The result was a seamless transformation--our kitchen now feels bright, spacious, and beautifully integrated with the rest of the home. If you need an engineer for structural modifications, especially for projects involving load-bearing walls, I highly recommend his services. His expertise, reliability, and commitment to quality truly set him apart.

I had a roofer tell me that my entire roof support structure was in danger of failing and they had…read moretheir structural engineer come out. The estimate was astronomical and would take months to complete. I brought in Distinguished Structural Engineers to give me a second opinion. They give me a written analysis with lots of pictures pointing out some issues, but they gave us peace of mind that the structure was fundamentally sound and only needed attention in a few areas. We used one of their recommended roofers and spent a tiny fraction of the first roofer's estimate to correct the issues. I highly recommend Distinguished Structural Engineers for any work you're considering.

Emad Makar did a Soil Analysis and Engineering report so that we could replace a retaining wall…read more His fee was reasonable and he quickly worked on the project at our property. He set expectations on when he could deliver the report and met the timeline. It is a detailed report that will be used by LA County to authorize a permit. We are happy with the quality and timeliness of the services provided. We appreciate Emad's effort and the quality of the report. We will use his services again if we have projects in the future

Emad came out to inspect a property we are in the process of buying. He did a thorough inspection…read moreand sent me a report the next day! He was very detail oriented and great with communication. Super friendly and would recommend for any engineering tasks you need done!

5 stars I'm very happy with American Renovation Network…read more They remodeled my kitchen, and the experience was excellent. The team was fast, responsive, and kept me informed. The crew was professional, kind, and respectful I was often home alone and always felt comfortable and safe. My kitchen turned out beautifully. A year later, they promptly fixed a tile issue at no charge. They're a professional, reliable company with great customer service. I would hire them again and recommend them for any remodel. Thank you ARN!

I wanted to provide an update since the owner's response below does not reflect what has happened…read moresince my original review. The company stated that the waterproofing work was completed and documented. However, after that response was posted, new leaks continued to appear, including leaks in areas that had never leaked before. Additional damage occurred to my home, including hardwood flooring and interior finishes. The company also stated that it does not reinstall unsafe components. Yet I personally documented damaged and broken pillars being reused, and multiple workers told me they had objected to reusing them. Most importantly, the company has since involved its insurance carrier regarding the conditions and damages at my property. Their insurance consultant inspected my home on March 18, 2026. If the work was completed properly and there were no issues related to the project, I find it difficult to understand why an insurance claim was necessary in the first place. Since then, I have been repeatedly told to wait for the insurance process. Months have passed, no meaningful testing has been performed to determine the source of the continuing leaks, no repair plan has been provided, no leaking doors have been repaired or replaced, and the missing railings and pillars remain uninstalled. The most frustrating part is that my home is still left looking like an unfinished construction site while the company points to an ongoing insurance review as the reason for delay. I do not believe a homeowner should be expected to live with continuing damage and an incomplete project indefinitely while waiting for an insurance determination. I genuinely hoped this matter would be resolved after meetings with the company's ownership and licensing representative. Unfortunately, despite promises that things would move forward, very little has actually happened. I will continue to update this review as events unfold so that potential customers can make an informed decision.