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

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.

Ez Plans did not disappoint! Everything went smooth from start to finish, with permit issued in a…read morevery reasonable time frame. Mark, Pilar and Cindy were fantastic to work with and very clear about every step. Pilar took our ideas and implemented them wonderfully. (She was very patient and helpful when we were undecided on a roof line.) We are now under construction and can't wait for the final product. Would highly 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.

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.

Great value and great work. Really good after sale support as well. Be worked with me and the city…read moreto get requested corrections and answer question after submission. Made my project a lot easier.

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!

Instant response. Appreciate that…read more Looking forward to building lasting professional connections. Very helpful with no nonsense direction. Appreciate the help.

I called in to Jean-Prescott Studio for advice on a business idea. He was super informative and…read morepatient and spent so much time walking me through process of what was needed from them, as well as the city/county requirements. Very transparent and very informative. Please consider Jean-Prescott for all your business needs. Great experience and would defintely recommend.

After a frustrating experience with a previous architect who went MIA once our application was…read moresubmitted, we found North Star Design Studio on Yelp. From the very first interaction, Colleen was responsive, professional, and reassuring. We were naturally a bit hesitant at first, but she has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding throughout the process. We feel so lucky to have found the right architect and highly recommend Colleen and her team for any project--you'll be in great hands.

North Star Design Studio, Colleen and Team are absolute pros and wonderful people to work with . I…read morehave worked with a number of people in the trades over the years and Colleen and her team represent the best in the business and if I may say in humanity . She is wonderful , designed our plans to point , while considering our thoughts and suggestions for how the ADU space would be utilized. She walked us through every step of the process from creation to , development to submission and approval. I wish I had another project just to continue working with them. Thank you team for bringing joy in to this difficult process and brining us closer to achieving our dream for our home.

Very happy with their service and design. The team was professional, responsive, and great to work…read morewith. Highly recommend!

Working with Mehdi Ghasemi (the owner of the company) was an absolute nightmare. From the start, I…read morewas misled and overpromised, but what I got was far from what was expected. The designs were subpar and lacked creativity, completely failing to meet even the basic requirements I outlined. Beyond that, there were constant delays, excuses, and unjustified charges that felt outright fraudulent. The work was so poorly managed that it left me questioning whether this person is even qualified. I feel cheated, and the entire process was a waste of time and money. Beware of this architect - hiring them could cost you far more than just your budget. He is fraud. Most people who left comments here are their friends and family. DO NOT TRUST HIM.

We used RM Designs for our home remodel. It is amazing how much his thoughts helped us visualize…read morewhat our remodel would look like. Then to see those visions put into renderings really gave us an incredible perspective of what we wanted and how it would all work together. If you are planning to do any major remodel of your house or office, my wife and I highly recommend hiring RM Designs to help you design it. Believe me, you won't be disappointed. Thanks to everyone at RM who helped us on this project.

We were referred to Robert & his team by our contractors. He is such a great person to work with !…read moreSince we are local to Simi he knew exactly how our house was built & what changes we needed for a full home remodel. Him & his team are just amazingly honest people that will help you every step of the way during the whole design process. They also helped with submitting the plans to the city. They are such a breeze to work with. We would not recommend anyone better !