We've worked with this company multiple times, and communication is incredibly important to us…read more They are quick to respond, always clear when we need clarification, and very easy to reach by phone. We especially love working with Evan--we've trusted him with several complex projects, including an 8-foot foundation wall and our aerial studio rigging. I truly can't speak highly enough of Evan or the company as a whole.

I'm a sole proprietor architect and have worked with CSES for years now because I find Evan to be…read morehonest and willing to think creatively. The general contractors who build my projects have also expressed appreciation for CSES as a structural engineer who designs with a sense of what is practical for residential wood construction means and methods. CSES bridges a gap between the needs of architecture firms and homeowners. I decided to rate my experience as 4/5 only because I've had some "meh" experiences with staff engineers as CSES has grown as a company.

I highly recommend Dimitry of Structural design shop, for many reasons. Previously, I worked with…read moreanother residential structural engineer regarding some concerns I was having about a new house I purchased. I needed some additional information from that engineer, but after a month of trying to reach him, I finally gave up and put calls out to new well-reviewed structural engineers. Out of the six I contacted, Dimitry was one of only two who actually got back to me, and within a timely manner. I was very impressed with his knowledge and his ability to translate everything into laymen's terms that I could understand. Additionally, he spent an extremely long amount of time on my property, looking at everything and pouring over the construction plans. I felt confident that he was considering everything before giving his opinion and suggestions. Lastly, I found his rates more than reasonable, especially for the amount of time he spent on my property and his level of expertise. I highly recommend Dimitry and Structural Design Shop if you are in need of a knowledgeable, experienced residential structural engineer.

Dmitriy is a godsend. We're so grateful to have found him. We had a pretty complex problem surface…read moreright in the middle of demolition for a small entryway project, and our current structural engineer suggested we demolish the entire front of our house from roof to foundation -- an overwhelming and baffling suggestion. I reached out to Dmitriy in a panic and he was available to swing by practically the next day and immediately come up with a series of far more nuanced, elegant solutions that actually took into account the age of our house and the scale of the project. After his initial site visit, he was able to get detailed structural sketches to us in under 3 days. In a city where structural engineers are routinely turning down projects or quoting weeks or even months-long turnaround times, that in itself was a miracle. You can tell he works hard and definitely knows his stuff. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out if you need an extremely smart and impossibly responsive pro to swoop in and save your ass, like we did! Thank you so much again, Dmitriy.

I had Seismic Northwest install a reinforcing beam, drywall work, and electrical. They did a great…read morejob with the beam and the drywall work, the electrical was another matter. Long story short, I requested that all of the new connections be made in boxes that were accessible, such that if there is ever an issue, the connection points are easily discoverable and accessible. Despite the communication, the net result was that they left 2 hidden connections in the ceiling, and what's worse, they used 14 gauge wire on a 20 amp circuit. While communicating about the boxes etc, they were not honest on 2 different occasions; once where I had to push back for them to expose a connection that was hidden, and another time when I discovered the hidden connections they created in order to expose a connection in box. I had another electrician come out to fix the issues after I discovered the hidden connections and 14 gauge wire. Now, for what is worth, I don't know how much the issue stemmed from Rocky or the crew he had on the job. If they just did the structural work and the drywall, I'd easily give them 5 stars, but because of the unfortunate experience with their electrical work, I had to bring it down to 2 stars. If they just did electrical, I would have easily given then 1.

Just needed some help with design and engineering questions. They graciously spent 20 minutes on…read morethe phone with me answering them all. It was much appreciated.

Eli from ESG Design has been exceptionally helpful. My retaining wall project sits in a critical…read morearea in Medina, and I had zero experience with this type of work, which dragged out the permit process. Eli not only led the design, but also guided me throughout the process with the kind of advice you'd expect from a friend. He's resourceful, knowledgeable, and consistently responsive. I wouldn't have been able to move this project forward without him. Truly appreciate his support.

Eli is a godsend! I stumbled across Eli's business while desperately trying to help my mother…read morerebuild her home after a total fire loss. I was nearly ready to give up when I found him. After our initial consultation, I knew he was the right man for the job. He became our PM, engineer, architect, permit expert, et al. He had a monumental task before him; including sorting out all the environmental issues, correcting/recreating work done by other contractors, finding solutions for issues neither of us had previously dealt with, etc. He saved us so much time/money. We now have an approved King County permit in hand and ready to build! This is entirely due to Eli's creativity, expertise and skill. We wholeheartedly recommend ESG Design. Eli, thank you!

Steve does a great job. When a decking project was stopped by the city for improper permitting he…read morewas able to come out quickly assess the current state and alter existing drawings to amend the permit. He is quick, very cost conscious and extremely knowledgeable. He even worked directly with the city to answer questions and make amendments iteratively. So glad to be able to work with a local business with such great service!

After my carport suffered extensive damage from an auto hit, Steve appraised the damage done and…read morerepair needed. He was very thorough, happy to answer questions, and then provided me with a very detailed written report. I was fortunate Steve agreed to stay on the project, working with the Contractor, until the repair was completed. Start to finish of the project was over two months as the project required multiple permits and inspections. I have no doubts it went as fast and as smoothly as it did because both Steve and the Contractor were outstanding. There were no preventable delays or headaches. Additionally, I felt SL Engineering fees were reasonable. I highly recommend SL Engineering and feel lucky Steve was on the team.

Marc Malsam built our home, his skills were top notch on a difficult job and his firm is…read moreprofessional. We are grateful, thanks.