Coming from design backgrounds and based in Oak Park where most renovated homes lean heavily…read moreWestern, my wife and I were initially doubtful that anyone could pull off what we envisioned: an Organic Modern Asian aesthetic fused with Scandinavian calm, accented by our own art pieces. JRP removed all doubt. They first built our kitchen, which people often say looks like something straight out of a Japanese Michelin restaurant. A year later, we brought them back to rebuild the rest of our home including bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, family room, and backyard patio. We received every detail both JRP and I could think of, including things most people skip over like kerfed door jambs, mudded in vents, and trimless smoke detectors, and JRP delivered flawlessly. The result is beyond what we hoped for and honestly a bit inconvenient now because everyone keeps telling us to submit our home to Architectural Digest :) We are immensely thankful to the entire JRP team for their craftsmanship, patience, and commitment to making our vision a reality. I've recommended JRP to everyone who has asked and will continue to do so without hesitation.

We recently completed a full kitchen remodel with JRP, and we couldn't be more pleased. There are…read morea lot of things that we loved about JRP (and the people that we worked with), but I'll focus on a few highlights: Design Process: Our success started with the design. We spent a few months working with one of their designers, Danni Krueger. After we provided Danni with our ideas and inspiration photos, she created two different design options for us to consider. Her designs not only dramatically improved our kitchen's functionality (e.g., adding a lot more storage and counter space), they also were aesthetically beautiful. She recommended many things that we could never have come up with on our own. Danni is also super personable and easy to work with. Planning/schedule: Have you ever been frustrated about contractors starting a project and then having long periods of time where nothing seems to happen and your project grinds to a halt? That was the opposite of our experience. At the outset of our project, JRP provided a detailed schedule that we could follow on an app (Buildertrend). They had someone doing some sort of work nearly every day, so it always felt that we were moving the ball forward. They provided us daily updates (with pictures) to share what they had done that day and what they planned to do the next. Occasionally, when there was a necessary schedule change, they promptly communicated it along with the reason. Team: Day-to-day, we dealt mostly with Grant Walker (Project Manager) and Regin Wilson (Superintendent). At least one of them showed up every day to give direction and make sure the work was getting done right. These are highly professional, solid guys, and we completely trusted them with our home. If something wasn't done right (which invariably happens in every large project), they were usually the ones to identify it and make sure it was properly fixed. No arguments, and no headaches or stressful conversations that you might be used to having with a contractor. JRP seems to understand that this is the last thing you want to deal with. It's so refreshing. Finished Kitchen: Finally, we couldn't be happier with the final product. Our kitchen is amazing, and everyone who has seen it has been highly impressed. We plan to stay in our house for a while, and our new kitchen will make that time much more enjoyable. *** We have done several remodeling projects over the years, and we've worked with numerous contractors. We have never dealt with a better company than JRP. They might seem a bit pricier than some of their competitors, but that doesn't mean they are more expensive. That's because you are paying not only for the quality, but also for their professionalism and for your peace of mind. JRP is a one-stop shop, and they really delivered. We couldn't be happier with JRP.

David Ferrin of Arketype Architects did a major remodel for us on our 1910 Craftsman bungalow. The…read morebottom line is that we will hire him again. Trustworthy, creative, intelligent, and worked beautifully with our general contractor. Our home is gorgeous.

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!

All Trade does great work and delivers on time. The attention to detail and responsiveness to our…read morespecifications and changes on the project was fantastic. I will definitely use them for additional upcoming projects.

They took my rough drawings for a deck and were willing to work to get into shape for county…read moreapproval. Provided unique design additions such as cantilevering the deck stairs which made the design even better. Did not hit me up for changes on small issues. Conservative design (extra strong) imo may have resulted in some added material expense but paid off in the end since I had no issues with inspection. Easy to work with, even with Covid craziness.

Working with Greyson was awesome. After having some sub-par work done on our house prior to moving…read morein, my wife and I consulted Greyson to take a look at the damage and see if there was any structural issues that needed to be addressed. He was very responsive and was able to come to our home the same day. His walkthrough, insight and expertise was above and beyond. He answered all our questions very thoroughly and even brought up how to improve some other potential issues and offered solutions. My wife and I felt very comfortable working with him. I highly recommend working with Greyson.

Greyson provided structural & architectural drawings and application to Glendale City for a small…read moreinterior renovation project for a unit in a 1940 triplex. Glendale Community Development / Build & Safety completely dropped the ball in monitoring/ completing the permit but Greyson stayed engaged even though it took 8 months to secure the correct permit, finally appropriately emailing the Glendale Mayor to help with delays. Frustrating to all of us but the engineering & renovation passed muster easily once things were in gear! Appreciate his patience and commitment to getting things done!!

We had a fantastic experience working with German Engineering in Sherman Oaks. German, the owner,…read moreis incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. He took the time to clearly explain the structural considerations of our project, offered practical and cost-effective solutions, and was always responsive when questions came up. What really stood out was the level of care and precision--nothing felt rushed, and every recommendation was well thought out. It's clear German takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about doing things the right way. If you're looking for a trustworthy, detail-oriented structural engineer in the Sherman Oaks / LA area, I highly recommend German Engineering.

German was very informative and put us on the right track to decide on a design that works for us…read morewithout spending excessive money on the construction. His design considered our existing home to ensure a seamless transition between our existing home and new addition. He listened to our ideas and offered suggestions that provided us with options that considered both looks and cost. It was very easy to talk to him and his advice gave us all the information we needed to consider our options. He explained things very well and had a positive attitude throughout the entire process. We would recommend German Engineering Design and Consulting to all our family and friends.

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've had the pleasure of working with Luis Dorado at Visual Cad multiple times over the past eight…read moreyears, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional technical drafting professional. Our first project together was a major kitchen renovation, where Luis created detailed plans and successfully expedited them through the permitting process--something that can be daunting without the right expertise. Since then, he has supported me on a whole-house renovation in Lake Balboa, preparing the lot plan, existing conditions, and comprehensive plans for proposed changes. On another complex project, Luis drafted plans to reframe and remove all interior walls on the first floor of a two-story home. He coordinated with a structural engineer to determine how loads could be shifted to the exterior walls, turning a challenging vision into a safe and achievable reality. Visual Cad has also assisted with 3-D renderings, drafting, and tackling technically demanding projects that truly push the limits of what's possible. Luis has a rare ability to clearly explain both the plans and the overall process from start to finish, which makes working with him incredibly reassuring. I genuinely love working with Luis and highly recommend Visual Cad to designers, homeowners, and anyone navigating complex renovations.

We met with Luis to do a walkthru on a house we were purchasing. He was communicative and polite…read more We didn't end up moving forward with him. He asked for feedback when he didn't win the bid which I gave. I think it's a true sign that a business cares when they bother to ask why they didn't win a bid. Good guy.