I am an apartment owner/investor and want to let other apartment owners know about my experience…read morewith Reverence Engineering. Last year, I obtained an inspection of the deck and balcony at my family's 10 unit apartment complex in order to comply with Senate Bill 721. After learning that our cantilevered balcony needed structural work, I began calling engineering firms. I chose Reverence Engineering because I wanted to work with a smaller firm and I was impressed with my initial call with principal engineer Brett Sauers. During that conversation, he explained in simple terms how he would approach creating plans and seeking permits for a major retrofit of our balcony walkway. From there, I was kept well informed by email at every step of the way. Because I live out of state and was not able to be present for any site visits, Brett prepared an explanatory video for me so that I could see exactly what he was seeing and understand how we could solve the structural challenges. The draft plans were ready more quickly than I expected and Brett personally addressed all my questions with patience and precision. The City took longer than I had hoped to do its plan review, but Brett's staff sent me weekly updates. In addition, they walked me through all the forms that I needed to sign so it ended up being a pain-free process from start to finish. I really couldn't be happier with the attentiveness of Brett and his team, as well as the outcome. They deserve accolades for exceptional structural engineering work, at a very reasonable cost.

I have to give Brett the owner some credit here. On June 18, as soon as the negative review came…read moreout, he contacted me with a story about loosing my email and somehow falling through the cracks. He was very apologetic, we chatted via email, he said he had a few things to check on and would get back to me in a few days. Im going to assume that his interpretation of a few days is different from the status quo...It's been another month and he won't return my calls and still no follow up email.

Outstanding experience! I hired Lovelace Engineering to inspect a kitchen beam/wall in my home to…read moresee if it was load-bearing. Miles Lovelace, the CEO, personally stepped in to help me even though he was incredibly busy. He conducted a thorough inspection, confirmed the wall was non-bearing. It is rare to see top leadership show this level of responsiveness and care for a client. Highly professional, efficient, and strongly recommended for any structural needs in San Diego!

Miles and the team at Lovelace engineering are excellent all around. Their drawings are very clear…read moreand complete. Their calculations are accurate and they don't over engineer things. They have an excellent reputation with the various cities in and around the San Diego area. I recommend them without hesitation.

Very professional and knowledgeable. Enjoyed working with him. David is very efficient with his…read moretime, which means high value to you.

David Thomas is an incredible engineer. I've been working with him (I am a designer) for about 3…read moreyears on about 20 projects per year, both commercial and residential. He's smart, personable, works quickly, and does a great job. I have stopped getting bids from other engineers because David completes the work faster, more accurately and without any hassle. For instance, we just worked together on a new restaurant that was structurally complicated. The plan checker at the city only had one structural question after reviewing the plans. This is unheard of. The result is that your project will be permitted much faster if David Thomas engineering generates the structural plans and calcs. Unlike other engineers, he is responsive and always answers the phone, and he is fun to talk to. I highly recommend David Thomas Engineering, you should give him a call if you're looking for a great engineer.

Because we are in a historic district we are required to obtain a ridiculous amount of…read moredocumentation for any kind of work to the outside of our property. We reached out to Scott to assist in developing plans to provide to the city to get the new deck permitted. He was extremely helpful, provided a wealth of information, and we felt that he truly had our best interest in mind. While we didn't end up using his service at this time, due to a plethora of reasons, in the future we will definitely reach out if a similar service is needed. Thank you, Scott, for all the help!

Reached out to him to see what service he provides and if he would be a good fit to design the…read moreremoval of our load bearing wall / a beam to replace it. He never returned the phone call and just texted to say that he couldn't answer any questions without a $1600 site visit. Not even a call to discuss what services he provided and what the $1600 would include. I found another engineering / design company (Reverence Engineering) who called me back immediately. The owner spent 45 minutes on the phone with me teaching me about the process of permitting and what a site visit would look like. Needless to say, I went with reverence engineering.

I was concerned that the foundation of my home needed repair. I conducted extensive research to…read morefind a licensed engineer whose license was in good standing, who dealt with single family residences, was not affiliated with a repair company, and had excellent, recent reviews on Yelp and Google, with no negative reports with the BBB. Trent and SD Engineering came out on top. I had an excellent experience with Trent! He is very professional! He is very easy to communicate with! He quickly returns calls and email messages. He speaks clearly and provides detailed explanations. Trent arrived on time! He willingly, professionally and patiently answered all my questions. He patiently explained things I didn't understand. When I pointed out areas of concern, Trent provided detailed explanations. He did NOT dismiss or downplay any of my concerns. He was very respectful both towards me and my home. Trent is very observant and displays excellent attention to detail. His report was very detailed, yet easy to understand. He provided the final report when he said he would. I highly recommend Trent for any foundation evaluation needs! The level of service he provides is well worth the fee charged!

Trent was very quick to respond and answer any questions i had. He was accommodating on getting out…read moreto the property in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of a report to evaluate your foundation issues and someone who knows how to interpret those findings.

They are a small, but mighty construction company withe a whole lots of quality work. They helped…read morewith my city of San Diego sidewalk program that I was forced to repair. It was a nightmare until Ivan came to my home and said he was familiar with this program. Immediately I felt some relief after he explained the process. Ivan took measurements and pictures to submit to the city. After getting quotes from other places Ivan and Isaac came back with a detailed work order that explained the whole project. I was comfortable withe the numbers and the knowledge in the city engineering process. The price and the peace of mind were both great. The sidewalk is back and the city is satisfied withe the work. Highly recommend family owned businesses.

We hired ABL Construction & Engineering to widen our driveway apron and had a great experience. The…read morecrew was professional, punctual, and showed up on time every day. What impressed us most was how well they handled working with the City of Carlsbad to get permits approved, keeping everything moving smoothly. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them.

John was fantastic to work with. He was able to schedule my mold inspection the same week, and from…read morestart to finish he was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. He took the time to explain everything, answered all of my questions, and went above and beyond throughout the inspection. If you're looking for someone honest, reliable, and detail-oriented, John is the person you want inspecting your home. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and his service was worth every penny. I highly recommend booking your inspection with him.

I've use Robinson's inspections a few times with various clients. Each has been very satisfied…read more This is definitely my go to inspector!

We had an outstanding experience working with GDC Construction. Their attention to detail,…read moretransparency throughout the process, and dedication to quality are unmatched. Every member of their team showed professionalism and pride in their work. They helped guide design decisions, stayed true to budget expectations, and kept us informed every step of the way. Our home turned out better than we imagined, and we are grateful for their craftsmanship and integrity. Highly recommend GDC for any custom build or remodel in La Jolla.

GDC hired me to do a Title 24 HERS inspection on a property they remodeled in San Diego back in…read moreAugust. I performed the services and was told to email them an invoice. 30 days went by with no payment! I spoke with John the project supervisor and he advised they would send me a check in the mail. Another week, no payment. Spoke with John again and had to re-submit an invoice and was told a check would be sent. Another week goes by and no payment. I called the office and spoke with Sky the office manager. She advised that she would look into it and call me back...she never did. I called back again and she stated she would look into it again and call me back...she never did. I have called multiple times, leaving messages with the office manager, general manager and even the owner with no response from anyone. The services were performed back in August and I still have not received payment. Be careful when hiring this company! If they skipped out on payment for me, they'll do the same to you.

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.

Hamid helped me again! He was quick to respond, and was very helpful. He's a true professional and…read morea great guy, I recommend him to anyone needing a structural engineer.

Very experienced and knowledgeable of the project. Starting with a thorough proposal and…read moreexplanation of the services required by Larry, detailed analysis and planning by Robert and a great crew by David and his team including Ian. The entire process was expertly executed.

I had 3 companies out for foundation inspections. There are some known flaws in the homes in my…read morearea built in the 1960's. I thought I would want to go with this company, but was proven wrong. Only checked outside walls, inside doors. 2 other companies found major cracks under the house. I recommend Dalinghaus as they have to be one of the best contractors I've worked with.