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 !

We highly recommend using RM Designs for any future construction drawings. We had ADU drawings…read moredesigned at this firm about a year ago and the whole process from drawing to structural engineer to getting the city permit were all done here. I had chose RM designs after interviewing more than 7 firms. What stood out about RM was the knowledge that Robert had in the construction business and what the city wants. It seems that he is constantly educating himself on what city planning wants. He was very helpful in answering any questions we may have in regard to construction. Even though he is already done designing our project, his willingness to answer any questions and help us understand the process of construction had been very helpful. The value of the project is reasonable and their service was beyond what I expected. Thus, I highly recommend this firm in handling any of your future remodeling or builds.

As a first time home builder, I walked into their offices as green as can be with no idea what I…read morewas doing or the journey that I was about to embark on. Astra and Lawrence guided me through the ups and downs of homebuilding and dealing with the city, contractors, engineers and the politics behind it all. They were AMAZING and couldn't hold them in higher regard. If you speak with them, ask them about my project and you will understand how amazing they were. Don't forget to ask the bit about suing the City with our local council members and gaining a favorable decision in arbitration!! Yeah!! Don't bother looking anywhere else, you found your architect's!!

Lawrence and his staff designed a home and a detached garage w/living quarters for me and my…read morefamily. The project was rather large as it was almost 6,000 sq ft. I came to Lawrence's company with plans from a prior architect that were a total mess. The plans from the prior so called "Architect" were ripped to shreds by LADBS, because they were "substandard. These plans as designed made the project extremely costly. Lawrence and his staff, Jewell in particular, quickly got the plans up to par and the cost of the projected plummeted. The plans also passed LADBS with relatively few hitches. When picking an Architect the most important factor is to get a cost effective structural design that complies with all building codes and yet meets all of your design needs. Lawrence met and exceeded all of these factors for my project. As far as the overall project design, he maintained the style of the neighborhood and my taste. The area that the project is in is a Residential/Agricultural Zone in Woodland Hills that was once farm land. While people in this area try to put a Mediterranean Villa style design or as one of my neighbors adjacent to me has a 70's stucco/90's space age/Chinese zen style home, with this in mind Lawrence and I set out to retain the "farm" style of the area and stay away from these other trends. For the additional living quarters and garage, we ended up designing a barn with wood siding and a highly efficient and beautiful metal roof that gets compliments from neighbors and passerby's. The height and style in fact matched another neighbors barn adjacent to me. Basically the barn fits right in and is far from an eye sore. I hope my neighbors follow suit with this design. The main home at the front of the property is also a farm style single story home that he designed to retain all of the original charm that the original farm home has. He designed it to be a single story farm style that again matches our neighborhood. This design utilized a lot of the key features and spaces that I loved about the existing home and simply made it better. It also is going to save me a lot of money as we are retaining these spaces. Lawrence and Jewell did a great job!

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!

Working with Greyson was awesome. After having some sub-par work done on our house prior to moving…read morein, my wife and I consulted Greyson to take a look at the damage and see if there was any structural issues that needed to be addressed. He was very responsive and was able to come to our home the same day. His walkthrough, insight and expertise was above and beyond. He answered all our questions very thoroughly and even brought up how to improve some other potential issues and offered solutions. My wife and I felt very comfortable working with him. I highly recommend working with Greyson.

Greyson provided structural & architectural drawings and application to Glendale City for a small…read moreinterior renovation project for a unit in a 1940 triplex. Glendale Community Development / Build & Safety completely dropped the ball in monitoring/ completing the permit but Greyson stayed engaged even though it took 8 months to secure the correct permit, finally appropriately emailing the Glendale Mayor to help with delays. Frustrating to all of us but the engineering & renovation passed muster easily once things were in gear! Appreciate his patience and commitment to getting things done!!

I've had the pleasure of working with Luis Dorado at Visual Cad multiple times over the past eight…read moreyears, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional technical drafting professional. Our first project together was a major kitchen renovation, where Luis created detailed plans and successfully expedited them through the permitting process--something that can be daunting without the right expertise. Since then, he has supported me on a whole-house renovation in Lake Balboa, preparing the lot plan, existing conditions, and comprehensive plans for proposed changes. On another complex project, Luis drafted plans to reframe and remove all interior walls on the first floor of a two-story home. He coordinated with a structural engineer to determine how loads could be shifted to the exterior walls, turning a challenging vision into a safe and achievable reality. Visual Cad has also assisted with 3-D renderings, drafting, and tackling technically demanding projects that truly push the limits of what's possible. Luis has a rare ability to clearly explain both the plans and the overall process from start to finish, which makes working with him incredibly reassuring. I genuinely love working with Luis and highly recommend Visual Cad to designers, homeowners, and anyone navigating complex renovations.

We met with Luis to do a walkthru on a house we were purchasing. He was communicative and polite…read more We didn't end up moving forward with him. He asked for feedback when he didn't win the bid which I gave. I think it's a true sign that a business cares when they bother to ask why they didn't win a bid. Good guy.

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

I can't thank you enough! We used them to remodel our bathroom…read more Yaron was so helpful and professional, he really knows how to deal with complex situations . The guys worked smart and efficiently. They delivered our vision! It looks so good we are very happy! Strongly recommended.

Simon, Paul and their crews run a very professional business. We are on our third project with…read morethem at a high-end Hancock Park residence. They replaced our roof, our back stairs, including detailed structural and tile work, and are now finishing up both outdoor and indoor kitchens...plumbing, electrical, gas and finish stone. They are super detail oriented. Very fussy about quality work - above and beyond. They are also very responsive and fun to work with. Always joyful interaction. More photos to come soon.

I wanted to convert my garage into my dream ADU and Art Blueprints and Drafting helped make that…read morepossible. They made my dream floor plan and got all the permits on time! I would highly recommend Art Blueprints and Drafting

Thank you Art Builders!! I redid my kitchen and bathroom with Asher and his team and they were…read moreextremely helpful and fast. They worked with me to make my thoughts and dreams come to reality. Asher showed me many different examples of cabinets, tile, and countertops. He also made sure to visit every day of the project and make sure his employees were working timely and efficiently. Best of all I requested of them to try and be as clean as possible and leave no mess out for people to see and they did a very great job at that. This was the friendliest and most professional home remolding company I've dealt with. Thank you so much Art Builders for helping me make my dream home!!