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!

I've worked with this company for the past year. I was referred to them by a previous client and…read morewas very happy to work with a company who is great at their job, charges a fair price and delivers what they promise. They are very good as explaining their complex engineering world to a simpleton like me!!

From the owner: Civil Engineering | Land Surveying | Construction Staking | Geotechnical Engineering | Construction…read moreMaterials Testing | Construction Inspection | Construction Management | Soils Investigations | Soils Compaction Testing | Percolation Testing | Infiltration Testing | Concrete Testing | Masonry Inspection | Welding Inspection | Asphalt Paving Inspection | Laboratory Testing | Sub-Division | Grading Plans | Feasibility Studies | Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan | QSD / QSP | Hydrology Studies | Boundary Surveys | ALTA Surveys | Easements | Topographic Surveys | GPS Surveys | Cadastral Mapping | GIS | Aerial Drone Topography | Contract Management | Project Management | Estimating | Budget Analysis | Site Operations | Site Supervision | Strategic Planning | Cost Control

I contacted Adolfo a few years ago for a deck extension in Crestline. He doesnt responded back or…read morefinished my plans with the County. He wasted my time and money. Thanks for nothing

This guy Adolofo Gutierrez for sure is scamming us. We paid our deposit. Which was half of what our…read morewhole job was gonna cost A YEAR AGO and still have not received our plans, and he doesnt respond to emails or messages or calls. He came recommended from a general contractor. I want my money back but have no way of getting in touch with him. I am looking for legal represntation.

We had multiple structural issues with our driveway gate that was poorly installed by a licensed…read morecontractor. We hired Evgeny to provide his expert engineering advice. He was not only highly professional but extremely helpful in guiding us how to resolve the issue. He even included a CAD design for us to present to the contractor for a reasonable price. We highly recommend Evgeny and would hire him again for engineering needs.

My husband and I are very happy that we turned to Evgeny. He proved to be very professional and…read morepunctual. He came and inspected our roof, as we were planning to install solar panels with Tesla. However, Tesla refused to provide a 100% offset and only offered 66%, claiming that there were issues with our roof. So we started looking for an engineer who could assess the real condition of the roof. Evgeny arrived right on time and did a thorough inspection. All the paperwork was ready the very next day. We 100% recommend him!

I've been working with Stewart design for 3 years and I can say I highly recommend them for their…read morequality and professionalism They've done more than 20 projects with my husband and I and I've never had any inconvenient with any project what so ever Christine & Carl is the sweetest I think the biggest thing about working with a business such as design and engineering is the type of professionalism they have to us that's a huge thing. Thank you Carl and christine

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.

Courteous, friendly and fast. They were a great help when we needed a test fast…read more They actually answer phones and call back when they say they will.

From the owner: Civil Engineering | Land Surveying | Construction Staking | Geotechnical Engineering | Construction…read moreMaterials Testing | Construction Inspection | Construction Management | Soils Investigations | Soils Compaction Testing | Percolation Testing | Infiltration Testing | Concrete Testing | Masonry Inspection | Welding Inspection | Asphalt Paving Inspection | Laboratory Testing | Sub-Division | Grading Plans | Feasibility Studies | Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan | QSD / QSP | Hydrology Studies | Boundary Surveys | ALTA Surveys | Easements | Topographic Surveys | GPS Surveys | Cadastral Mapping | GIS | Aerial Drone Topography | Contract Management | Project Management | Estimating | Budget Analysis | Site Operations | Site Supervision | Strategic Planning | Cost Control

I have nothing but great things to say about Howard and his company. I was in dire straits for an…read morearchitect to design and engineer a deck. After being led on by other architects and wasting over a month with them, Howard replied quickly to my questions and gave me a reasonable quote. I asked if he could expedite the project as I was getting ready to deploy and in a matter of less than 10 days the plans were completed and submitted to the city for review. Howard was up front , courteous and kept me posted throughout the whole process by sending me email updates, texts, and phone call. I wish I would have found him sooner! Will definitely be using him again from my next project.

Howard "Ed" did not deliver the services we paid him for. We signed a contract and after we paid…read morethe deposit he went quiet. When it was time to deliver our first set of plans he kept making excuses. After some time and two months since our first meeting, we realized that we were not getting anything from him. We are so disappointed that we aren't getting what he promised us, but we are more disappointed that we put our trust in him. There were so many red flags that we ignored because we wanted to give him a chance. Should've listened to our gut instinct. Now, we are set back in our budget and our timeline. Look elsewhere if you are looking for an architect/designer--there are plenty of others on the mountain! We can't speak for his actual work because we never got to see it, but if you are looking for someone who is reliable he is not your guy. He turned out to be another person in the construction industry who takes advantage of innocent homeowners. We are hoping that this review will prevent others from making the same bad decision we made in choosing him. We are also hoping that Howard can make this right, but the odds are against us.

Working with Michael Hanna at MK Design Studios has been an outstanding experience. From the very…read morebeginning, Michael was incredibly thorough, organized, and detail-driven, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. His talent truly stands out, he has an exceptional eye for design and a natural ability to bring ideas to life. What impressed me most was how personally involved he became in my project. He took the time to understand my vision, communicated clearly every step of the way, and was always kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. It's rare to find someone who cares about your project as much as you do, but Michael absolutely delivered that level of commitment. I would 100% work with him again and will gladly refer him to anyone looking for top-tier design support. Highly recommended!

Michael helped us with a garage ADU conversion and renovation/addition. Communication was clear,…read morehe was organized and professional. He answered questions methodically so that we could understand the entire process. He clearly understands both building code and construction. We would gladly recommend working with him.

I'm currently in the beginning stages of my ADU project, and so far, working with Min Kang at Uni…read moreConstruction has been a great experience. Communication has been clear and consistent, and they've been very patient in making adjustments to the design based on my feedback. I'll update my review once everything is complete, but for now, I can confidently say it's been a very positive experience!

Min and his team at Uni were exceptional from start to finish. Before we even committed, Min took…read morethe time to understand our needs and was the only one to suggest a Zoom call to align on the project scope and share practical tips for navigating the permit process for our as-built patio. Their expertise, competitive pricing, and impressively fast response time made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Professional, personable, and reliable -- we highly recommend them to anyone in need of architectural or structural drawings.

WARNING: Poor quality and ongoing issues:…read more We hired this company in November for a full landscape project that included a waterfall feature, pond, irrigation, hardscape, uplights/lighting, 40 trees and 40 misc plants. MORE THAN SEVEN MONTHS LATER the work is still not complete and the issues continue. The waterfall has leaked from the beginning, the pond still loses water, and the irrigation system is unreliable. Multiple trees, shrubs, and plants are dying, including dozens of recently installed evergreens that are not growing as promised. Continuous hand watering and constant upkeep required to try and save the yard because of the issues left unresolved or quality of the initial installs. Many of these plants do not appear well-suited for the climate. Even with a mild winter, they required tying for support, and many are now sagging, leaning, or failing to establish. This reflects a lack of understanding about what actually works in this environment. Irrigation pipes have leaked underground for months, contributing to irrigation failures and extremely high water bills. Despite our repeated efforts to get this resolved, the problems persist. The third pipe busted today. There are concerns of what we can't see with water underneath the house. The project was not delivered as it was sold to us, leaving us with sacrifices, unexpected expenses, and constant disruption. We have given up much of our winter, spring, and now the start of summer just trying to fix, babysit, or mitigate further damage to the property. One major issue was a mudslide caused by their failure to remove excess dirt after digging out the pond. The mud filled the waterfall and basin, requiring a major cleanup that we had to handle ourselves before they eventually came to clear it. To date, there is still an issue with mud leeching into the waterfall when irrigating. Our concerns and suggestions were repeatedly ignored until the exact problems we warned about happened. Communication has been difficult due to language barriers, and we have experienced evasive or misleading behavior from both sales and ownership. Several requests to speak with the owners have never been acknowledged. There is a clear lack of expertise in water feature design, irrigation planning, plant selection, and working with the local environment. Pricing is extremely high for the quality delivered. Most disappointing of all, we had planned a wedding on the property and had to cancel the entire event because the landscape was not finished (could not be completed with the problems or not presentable. Despite every effort to work with them in good faith, we are still without resolution and continue to uncover new problems. WE CANNOT USE ANY OF THE FEATURES INSTALLED AS OF THIS DATE (ongoing and will be updated) Note: Photos included are limited and do not show the full scope of the project or all issues encountered. Many images have been withheld to protect the privacy of those involved or neighbors.

Anthony is one of the nicest and most genuine people I've met. He was out for my best interest and…read moreworked with me to replace my rotting Rail tie retaining wall. I'm overall very happy with how it turned out and happy on how quickly his team got things done