I found Sam through Yelp. At first, we were both not sure whether we will work together because he…read morelives more than 20 miles away from where I live, and I'm the type of person who is always skeptical about what I read on the internet. But now I'm very happy that Sam decided to take on the job and develop the structural calculations and drawings for removing a load bearing and shear wall at my Condo. The Project started in September 2025 with initial submittal of permit application package to the City. It went into construction about four (4) weeks ago and was successfully completed today (5/8). During the process, we developed trust for each other. I contacted Sam numerous times for questions, problems and consultations and he was always responsive. He and my architect friend worked together to develop the initial design but had to modify it to overcome a major obstacle that came up during the construction. He came over for construction observations and gave instructions to the contractor how to strap the beams together for maintaining structural integrity of loading and shearing. His fees were much lower than another builder whom I also got a bid from, and his approach to things was much simpler and yet conservative to that from the other firm. I told Sam, whether it is good or bad, I don't usually do reviews for others. But for him, I will do one. I'm thankful to have a great team of Sam (the engineer), my architect friend, and excellent construction crew to help me complete this project.

Sam is awesome. I had significant concerns about the house I had just bought because the floors…read morewere uneven and there were cracks in the walls. Sammy came and addressed each concern that I had and assessed the crawlspace. He gave me so much helpful information and explained everything carefully, even drew diagrams! You can tell that he cares about his clients and their safety. He is also very personable and makes light jokes! In total, my experience was very positive and while there is work to be done on my house, I have more peace of mind now.

I found JN Engineering on Yelp by their fantastic reviews. I was looking for a third bid on a…read morecomplex project for a 90-year-old building, for which we were getting crazy-high bids. Also, some of the bids had ballooned the scope of work into a much larger job than it already was. First of all, let me say that these are, without hesitation, the kindest and most enjoyable people I have ever worked with. They were immediately responsive, and Joseph, the owner, got out to see our project site within days rather than weeks. They then gave us a bid far below the others we had received. One of the people on our team thought we should go with a higher bid, as they thought that this bid was too low to consider! I put my faith in one particular Yelp review (among others) that mentioned that they, a contractor/owner, had hired them in a pinch and had now hired them again and again after receiving excellent engineering work. We went with them, and I am here to add that these are the people to hire! Joseph is a lovely man and a brilliant and savvy engineer who gets the job done quickly and expertly at the best possible price. He and his WONDERFUL assistant, Laura, worked diligently with the city of Burbank to get the plans submitted properly, and after only one set of plan revisions, completed in one week, JN's plans were resubmitted and quickly approved for a complex structural repair. Joseph understood the essentials for getting the plans completed well, keeping the job from ballooning out of proportion, and getting them through the plan check process. They followed up on EVERY question and request, they spoke with and met with our contractor on-site when there were questions, and met us with a cheerful team spirit that made this job 1000X easier for all of us on both the owner and contractor sides of this project. I am so grateful to those who took the time to review them, which helped me find them! I, too, can now say that I could not recommend JN Structural Engineering more highly and look forward to working with them again in the future... THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!

As a licensed Architect, I have worked with Joseph Mina and JN Engineering for the past 7 years…read more We collaborated on several difficult structures on complicated sites. Joseph has always been a wonderful consultant, attentive, creative and truly dedicated to finding the best solutions. In addition to being a great Structural Engineer, Joseph is also a true gentleman and an outstanding human being.

P.V. Engineering is a great company. The founder Rick Morales is a USC graduate with over 30 years…read moreexperience. His staff is well trained and highly recommended. Go to PV Engineering for all your needs

I feel so fortunate to have PV engineering who was recommended to me by the City of Redondo Beach…read moreto implement some seismic code upgrades to my home. I am beyond impressed with their knowledge and professionalism. They have a great relationship with the City which made things go much quicker. They have excellent communication skills and continuously kept me updated throughout the process and forwarded all correspondence, plans, and corrections to me in a transparent way. I am so impressed with my experience with engineer Rick Morales and his project manager Manny Andrade. I very highly recommend them!

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

5 Stars! I highly recommend FJ Engineering. They served as the structural engineer of record (SEOR)…read morefor our major single-family home remodel and addition. Their expertise literally saved our build from a very poor framing contractor. The contractor caused massive delays due to non-existent planning, mismanaged materials, and repeatedly misinterpretation of the structural stamped drawings, including framing ceiling joists improperly and installation detail errors. Fortunately, the owner, Francisco Garcia, stepped in with efficient practical solutions for every single error while maintaining code compliance and structural integrity. Francisco was incredibly patient, performing comprehensive hold point inspections, clearly explaining details to help contractor's rework and omissions. He accommodated last minute inspection requests time and time again. Now that framing is officially signed off by the city, we have absolute peace of mind. Francisco and his team are the communicative, professional experts you want in your corner, whether for a remodel or new construction. FJ Engineering will contribute to the success of your project through the value they bring from initial development of structural plan drawings and his diligent oversight through final sign-off.

Francisco helped me with a small structural issue in my new home to pass an electrical inspection…read more His communication was prompt and thorough, and he was incredibly friendly and reasonable. The city was satisfied with the end result - thank you! We'll be back!

Aws is the only structural engineer I'd hire for my house projects. He's down to earth, very calm…read moreand professional. His quote was also reasonable for the project. It's been a long while since I got an engineered plan from Aws for a small project for my house, the projects has been dragging out for many reasons but he's been so patient to answer all of my questions. I almost feel like I've been bothering him too much with countless questions, but he's always there to quickly solve your problems. I'm really hoping to finish the current project soon and hire him again for the big adu garage project.

My need was to have a consult on whether or not to tear down a small structure but needed to…read moredetermine if it was structurally critical or load bearing. Just a short consult but Aws was very responsive and reasonable cost to come out and provide expert opinion. And he is knowledgeable and personable too! Recommended for projects large or small.

We reached out to Ramin to provide a structural engineering inspection report on a property we are…read morepurchasing. He was incredibly responsive and helpful. He was on time and conducted a thorough inspection. My general inspector even commented on how rarely he sees someone so detailed. Ramin was attuned to the specific questions I had about the home and made sure to address those concerns in his inspection and report. I am very glad I reached out to Ramin!

My husband and I couldn't be more grateful for the incredible experience we had with Ramin. We're…read morein the process of purchasing a home, and we urgently needed a structural report. From the first phone call, we knew we were in good hands. Ramin's report was detailed and meticulous. Not only did he spend an entire morning inspecting the house inside and out, he also reviewed nearly 300 pages of city documents we sent him, related to the grading and permitting of the house. Ramin was worth every penny. Even after delivering the report, he continued to take our calls and emails, always patient and gracious as we posed concerns. He exceeded every expectation, meeting deadlines with ease and bringing a level of expertise that gave us real peace of mind. I would never purchase a home without having him inspect it first. It's no surprise his reviews are so outstanding.

Early last year Jeremy assisted us with ensuring the structural integrity of an awkward framing…read moresituation we encountered when remodeling our downstairs bathroom in a two-story condominium. Our contractor said their engineering assessment would cost $5,000. Truth was they didn't want to get involved. The walls were already open so all we really needed was an experienced engineer's assessment of whether we needed to reframe or secure the framing so that we could move on with the renovation. Jeremy was prompt, professional, informative, thorough and reasonable with his pricing. The precision and detail in his explanations demonstrate just how passionate he is about his work and how good he is at his job. He charged way less than $5,000 for an accurate assessment so that we could move on with our renovation. To be honest we feel really lucky to have found Jeremy because it's difficult finding a fair, patient and transparent structural engineer who is wiling to take on smaller projects. Thanks for the help Jeremy. The bathroom looks great!

After going through numerous foundation companies, we wanted to get the real scoop on anything that…read moremay be wrong with our house. You simply can't get the truth without being independent. A foundation company is going to sell you things you "need," but rarely will it truly be what you need. Additionally, a foundation company is not going to send their structural engineer unless you request it. So you're not getting the thoughts of a structural engineer. This is where LA Structure Check/Jeremy comes in. He has no affiliations to any companies and doesn't push any specific company. Despite there being potential fixes, he didn't recommend anyone, so he's sticking to being independent. I'm sure if we asked, he may have suggestions, but part of being independent is you don't push other companies. What we liked about Jeremy is he explained everything and anything that could be concerning about our house. Not only was the information helpful for this house, but any future house we may move into. We are now able to take what we learned and apply it elsewhere. We would definitely contact Jeremy again for any future issues and/or house purchases.