Firstly, let me start off by stating that ADU Resource Center was extremely professional and…read moretransparent during the entirety of our design and permit approval process. The architecture, design and engineering team was fantastic and prompt with project updates and design recommendations. Our project manager Diego met with us in person and walked us through the process and provided us with the peace of mind and experience to map out what to expect and how long the project would take. We even scheduled a visit to one of their already completed ADU projects. Seeing the completed project at their open house, and learning how quickly that project was completed, really clinched it for us and we signed with them the next day! From the time when we signed on with ADU Resource Center through initial/final design, engineering designs, plan submittal, and plan approval the Phase 1 of our project in Los Angeles, took only 5 months. It might have been even quicker, but my wife and I went through a few iterations of our vision before we finalized it with the design team, during which they were more than happy to oblige! We are currently on Phase 2 of our project. Our project manager presented us bids from several contracting teams all of which have been vetted by ADU Resource Center but were encouraged to shop around for similarly priced contracting teams but I am certain that any of the teams they recommended and have worked with directly would be excellent choices for our project. That being said, the main reason for this review is to recommend ADU Resource Center to anyone wanting experienced ADU Professionals who handle the labyrinth of permitting, architectural/engineering, design/redesign and navigating the red tape that might other wise cause this part of the process to last twice as long without their help.

ADU Resource Center is not a "Licensed Contractor" and the "Architectural Designer" as stated in my…read moreapproved plans, did a terrible job on my design and plans was not in fact a licensed Architect. I have had multiple issues with the build of my ADU because of them. Also, the bid given before the drawings were approved went up more than 35% after the permit was approved. I highly DO NOT recommend this company.

I hired Alimo architect to draw a plan for my ADU; in the midst of the work, I was tossed around to…read morenewcomer employees to discuss my project and she decided to drop my project causing me financial hardship giving me a run around by ignoring my messages. After months of delays, she finally decided to finish a simple plan to avoid legal actions , which I had to hire another architect to alter to the taste not to mention extra costs I was incurred. I found her very unprofessional in her field of work.

I have had the opportunity to work with Alimo Architecture on a couple of projects and I highly…read morerecommend their services! Alimo Architecht's designs are simply stunning and bring together the perfect combination of natural and contemporary elements. If you are looking for a skilled architecture company with an eye for style that wows, look no further than Alimo Architects!

My wife and I have started a bath kitchen remodel. So far trying to get a straight answer and have…read moreanyone we have invited to submit a quote to arrive or respond on time has been a nightmare. Erick on the other hand has been on time and responsive on our first step of the process and that is the design and permitting of the work we want to do on our house. He has been on time on everything we have asked of him and high degree of honesty. His honesty has helped us with navigating our discussion with other contractors. We have not settled on a contractor on the actual remodel but the work Erick has done so far on drafting our architectural design renderings and permit process. His sehas been top notch and if all goes well, my wife and I are strongly considering hiring him as our contract for the actual remodel. Stay tuned and I'll let you know how that turns out. So this is part 2 of the prior review and it is post project completion review. So long story short Erick and his crew have been top notch, professional, cost effective, honest, punctual, available, approachable in every sense of every word I am using to describe his work. Although the project took a little longer then expected it was not his doing but rather my ability to keep up with the pace of the work. I suggest you order things in advance especially windows and any custom work. In short we remodeled our kitchen, laundry room and master bath. Demolished a hallway and bedroom closet to extend the hall way from front to back, sealed some doorways, widen the doorway to the kitchen and then because the price was right and we had the resources, we decided to paint the whole house. All in all, Erick was a man with solutions, advice and was really looking out for us and making sure the project was done right. I highly recommend Erick from start to finish on any project you are doing. Hey will do your design, get your permits, do the demolishing, remodel and be there for final inspection. And he did this all with the same crew everyday. Which for me means a lot because that means he has people who want to work for him such as Marcos, who was builder on the spot. Thank you Erick and Marcos,our family is really enjoying everything you did. Whatever is our next project, I know I only have one call to make and that is to Erick.

Informative, helpful, kind. Erick is a wonderful partner in a complicated landscape.read more

Ari is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend him as an architect…read morefor your next build!

Ari was great, a rare breath of fresh air in construction. Good communication, reasonable prices,…read moreand great openness to changing things even when it wasn't in their advantage. would recommend!

I had the pleasure of working with Ballentine Architects on two separate occasions (2 years apart)…read more We renovated our home in two phases and we used Ben Ballentine on both projects for his architectural services (As-Built designs) and structural engineering facilitation. All of our sessions were incredibly collaborative and professional. Ben helped us understand not just what was structurally possible / not possible but he also made great design recommendations as well. Ben also submitted and facilitated our permits with the city and was great about providing status updates / submitting revisions when necessary.

From start to finish, working with Ben and his team at Ballentine Architects was incredible! They…read moreexplained the home renovation process to us every step of the way and went above and beyond to make our remodel as easy and enjoyable as possible. Ben has an incredible vision and transformed our home. But what we really appreciated is how he included us in every decision and design detail. His thorough designs and presentations really helped our decision making. We are beyond happy with our final product and will absolutely use Ballentine Architects in the future... if we can ever be convinced to leave our current Ballentine Architects home.

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.

It's easy to be successful when a project is easy and straightforward, but true talent and…read moreprofessionalism shines when circumstances are far from ideal and creative solutions are required. I had the pleasure of working with Dozie and his colleagues at SteelRock Engineering on a somewhat tricky project involving a retaining wall and ADU build at my home in Los Angeles, and I was incredibly impressed with their depth of knowledge, skills, their ability to pivot when necessary and make themselves available as the project required. It wasn't a quick, easy, or straightforward process, but dealing with Dozie and the SteelRock crew WAS the easy part - they were accommodating, creative in their approach when it was necessary and incredibly helpful - I don't think our project would have been successful without their involvement and I'm super grateful to have been referred to them when I was. Highly, highly recommend.

I don't leave a lot of reviews, but felt I should for this company. Dozie (the owner) is a VERY…read moreresponsive and proactive engineer! He's a genuinely nice guy and easy to get along with. Covid really screwed up the permitting process. What used to take a day to a week, took about 3 months for a simple load bearing wall removal permit! Dozie hounded the city, immediately responded to the plan checkers requests, and kept me updated along the way. He took the initiative to keep me informed without me having to call him, and I LOVE that! It was a crappy process dealing with the city, but Dozie always made sure I knew where we stood and what we were waiting on. He had very fair pricing especially considering the extra work he had to put in dealing with the Covid delays. I can't recommend him enough! I hope im done with engineers, but if I ever need one again, he's definitely my first call!

I contacted them because my neighbor used them for an ADU…read more All the details were communicated promptly and the timeline for the construction of the ADU was I believe on the conservative side. We finished the project a week ahead of schedule and Arman was extremely professional during the whole project. Next project is the tear down of the main house in a couple of years!!!

Absolutely thrilled with Maldini Builders! From the very first consultation to the final finishing…read moretouches, their team delivered exceptional craftsmanship and professionalism. They listened carefully to my vision, offered expert suggestions, and kept communication clear throughout the entire project. The quality of work is top-notch, and everything was completed with great attention to detail and on schedule. Maldini Builders made the whole build process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and customer-focused construction company that truly brings your dream home to life