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.

As a first time home builder, I walked into their offices as green as can be with no idea what I…read morewas doing or the journey that I was about to embark on. Astra and Lawrence guided me through the ups and downs of homebuilding and dealing with the city, contractors, engineers and the politics behind it all. They were AMAZING and couldn't hold them in higher regard. If you speak with them, ask them about my project and you will understand how amazing they were. Don't forget to ask the bit about suing the City with our local council members and gaining a favorable decision in arbitration!! Yeah!! Don't bother looking anywhere else, you found your architect's!!

Lawrence and his staff designed a home and a detached garage w/living quarters for me and my…read morefamily. The project was rather large as it was almost 6,000 sq ft. I came to Lawrence's company with plans from a prior architect that were a total mess. The plans from the prior so called "Architect" were ripped to shreds by LADBS, because they were "substandard. These plans as designed made the project extremely costly. Lawrence and his staff, Jewell in particular, quickly got the plans up to par and the cost of the projected plummeted. The plans also passed LADBS with relatively few hitches. When picking an Architect the most important factor is to get a cost effective structural design that complies with all building codes and yet meets all of your design needs. Lawrence met and exceeded all of these factors for my project. As far as the overall project design, he maintained the style of the neighborhood and my taste. The area that the project is in is a Residential/Agricultural Zone in Woodland Hills that was once farm land. While people in this area try to put a Mediterranean Villa style design or as one of my neighbors adjacent to me has a 70's stucco/90's space age/Chinese zen style home, with this in mind Lawrence and I set out to retain the "farm" style of the area and stay away from these other trends. For the additional living quarters and garage, we ended up designing a barn with wood siding and a highly efficient and beautiful metal roof that gets compliments from neighbors and passerby's. The height and style in fact matched another neighbors barn adjacent to me. Basically the barn fits right in and is far from an eye sore. I hope my neighbors follow suit with this design. The main home at the front of the property is also a farm style single story home that he designed to retain all of the original charm that the original farm home has. He designed it to be a single story farm style that again matches our neighborhood. This design utilized a lot of the key features and spaces that I loved about the existing home and simply made it better. It also is going to save me a lot of money as we are retaining these spaces. Lawrence and Jewell did a great job!

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.

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

Great service. Trustworthy and always delivers excellent service with impeccable quality…read more Definitely worth every penny.

I got connected with Ramon through a realtor's friend. At first Ramon seemed like a great partner…read more He stated he would take a look at the house and then if needed, would send me plans to fix my drainage situation and braces for the house. We negotiated a payment for a visit and a separate payment for the plans. He told me to pay for the plans all fully upfront, which I realize was the first issue. But he seemed like a good guy so I paid the full amount upfront. He then left and told me the plans would be ready in 3 days. I am going on over 1 month, after repeated emails and calls, his team just tells me they are still "reviewing." This is unacceptable. There is no professionalism here and I would not recommend him to anyone.

Fernando is a creative architect with the ability to make your visions come true. He has a gift for…read morefinding practical solutions to seemingly complicated issues. He was able to think outside the box on a project we worked on together and provided the client with a proposal that superseded our expectations. He improved the original design and identified hidden problems only an experienced architect has the foresight to pinpoint so early on in the design stage. I strongly recommend giving Fernando and his team a chance to form part of your team.

From the owner: Our Mission is to provide our clients with a full range of professional services that are…read morecost-effective, innovative and functional, while simultaneously responding to both architectural and engineering considerations. We employ a process that translates clients' visions into practical solutions. We consider appearance, usefulness, safety, accessibility, cost, maintenance, as well as return on investment for each particular project, by integrating creative and cost-conscious design with the most practical construction methods, thus providing exemplary opportunities for the client's projects to reap the highest possible benefits.

I can't recommend Ben enough for any architectural needs, especially if you're navigating the…read morecomplex permit process in Malibu. From the very beginning, Ben has been incredibly professional, attentive, and proactive. What truly sets him apart, however, is his genuine heart and empathy for his clients. My mother's business had to be put on hold during this process, which was an unexpected and stressful time for our family. Ben didn't just treat us like another project; he truly understood our situation. He worked tirelessly to resubmit plans and handle corrections as fast as possible because he genuinely wanted my mom to be able to get back to work and reopen her shop. It's rare to find someone who takes your personal success so personally. Beyond his expertise, Ben's pricing is very reasonable and fair, he is not overpriced at all, which is hard to find in this area. He was also incredibly helpful and understanding by allowing us to pay in installments while the business was closed. This financial flexibility was a lifesaver for us and showed his true character as someone who wants to help, not just make a profit. If you want an architect who is highly skilled, honest, and truly cares about your family and business, Ben is the one to call. We are so grateful for everything he's done. Thank you Ben!

I had a great experience working with Ben and would highly recommend him. He drew up plans for our…read moreproject and went above and beyond in helping us navigate some unexpected issues with the City of Los Angeles. Due to circumstances outside of our control, our original plan checker was replaced, which caused delays and additional review. Ben stepped in and handled everything professionally, working directly with the city to resolve the issues and keep our project moving forward. His knowledge of the process and persistence made a huge difference. On top of that, his pricing is very competitive, especially considering the level of service and support he provides. Overall, a 5-star experience--I would absolutely work with him again.

I would highly recommend Sheida Moradi for your commercial or residential needs! I was working with…read morean another Architects for our health department approval for coffee shop in Westlake Village but after having issues with previous architect I found Sheida on Yelp and she took over the project. She helped us with the corrections and we were able to pass the planning! She is really responsible, quick on her work and available almost every time I called or wanted to meet. Thank you so much!

Sheida has been a beacon of positivity and hope while helping me open my first business! From the…read moreget-go she has been beyond professional, positive, and supremely responsive regardless of any question asked. I'm so happy to have met her and hope to continue a longstanding relationship for future projects! 110% would recommend!

Justin is great to work with. I had a bad experience with a previous architect who overpromised and…read moreunder delivered. Justin not only delivered as promised but also stayed in constant communication with me. If I had a question about the design or the process he made himself available and helped me. He also helped me identify issues with the existing design that could have made it more costly and helped me navigate the changes through his thoughtful explanations. I highly recommend Justin for any of your upcoming projects, he is honest, straightforward, respectful, and takes pride in his work.

Justin was amazing to work with throughout this entire process, though our communication mainly…read moretook place via email. He was prompt with every response wither it was from myself or with the city for various revisions and documents submittals. His work is excellent, i have no reservations with working with him again for future projects and rates are competitive for the A+ work that him and his staff provide.

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.