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.

Ibarra general construcción It's been doing some of the…read moreprojects for KWWA arquitectura and It's a company that i really recomend if clients wants to do projects. VERY PROFESIONAL AND RESPONSABLE

We've had an overall positive experience working with this architecture company so far. Wing has…read morebeen professional, responsive, and completed the work within the expected timeline. Although our project is still under construction, we appreciate her effort, patience, and support during the process, and we look forward to seeing the final result.

We were looking to add a bedroom a pantry and a bathroom to our current house. Not knowing where to…read morestart, we're glad we found Ron. He's very knowledgeable and has the patience to show us the rope since this was our first remodeling project. His understanding of the city and construction requirements is very helpful in achieving the look we want. His pricing is upfront and, while communication can be improved, his attention to detail is top notch. Looking forward to work with Prime Studio again for future projects

I hired Prime for a job to modify a structural wall in my home…read more They offer a friendly, professional service. Honest pricing. Quick turnaround time. Very happy with Ron and his team. Would highly recommend them for any of your engineering needs.

EZ Plans is a highly toxic environment. Mark and Raymond Joelson scream and berate clients and…read morestaff alike. There has been a huge shake up there with one of the main partners leaving under very atrocious and shocking circumstances with the other partners We got stuck in the middle because not knowing this individual no longer worked there, we emailed him at his EZ Plans email address. That's when the yelling and threats began from Mark at EZ Plans. After being yelled at and screamed at, we decided the client relationship had been irreparably damaged and that we could no longer work together. We reviewed the contract and deliverables and determined that only 2 of the 5 had been delivered. That means 60% was not delivered. In an effort to part amicably, we asked only for a 50% refund of the money as we will need to spend it with another firm but were told the money was non-refundable. Next they formally terminated the relationship (which we had already done) but kept my 80 year old mother's money. My 80 year old mother has now filed a small claims suit asking for a full refund along with punitive damages.

I was referred to EZ Plans through an architect friend of mine and he steered me in the right…read moredirection. EZ Plans helped guide me through the very detailed process of planning, designing and obtaining permits from the city (LA) for an additional dwelling unit (ADU) in my backyard in Northeast Los Angeles. Michael Song, his architect colleagues and the EZ plans team aided me through every step, and even when the permitting process was difficult, they were very attentive to working out all the issues and making sure that my project was on the right path to coming to fruition. We worked together on this ADU during the pandemic which posed even more challenges, but EZ Plans made the process, like it says in their name, easy. I am just a couple weeks away from breaking ground and I am beyond thrilled to see the vision that EZ Plans and I put on paper come to life. If you want an architectural group who will be committed to your project in an efficient and honest way, while offering their services at a very competitive price, EZ Plans is for you.

I didn't hire them but they were prompt to call back and let you know if they could work with you.read more

We worked with Michael on our building plans and city submission, and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. The process involved multiple revisions based on the city's requests, which added time and complexity, but Michael guided us through every step and made it much smoother and expected. Communication was excellent throughout - clear, timely, and professional. I truly appreciated the support and expertise. I highly recommended AM Designs to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable architect.

We used Dary Engineering for Architecture plans and they did a wonder job. Diaa was very…read moreprofessional and paid close attention to detail. These were my first set of plans that I had drawn up by an Architect and I was very impressed. We've even gotten compliments from contractors on how well the plans were. We summitted our plans to the City and they only needed minor corrections. He provided the corrections in a timely manner and they came back approved in a week. We would like to thank Diaa very much for the outstanding service that was provided. Their pricing was also very reasonable and we are happy that we found them. We definitely hope to use them again in the future.

Working with Dary Engineering was a great experience! They completed my blueprints for my ADU! They…read morewere very professional, communicated very well, and even made sure I had pointers on passing future inspections! Diaa is very knowledgeable in his field of engineering and building! I truly appreciate his welcoming personality! Looking forward to working with Dary Engineering on my next project!

I wish I could go back in time so I wouldn't make the mistake of hiring Pickard. If you are…read morelooking to complete a project in a timely fashion, without mistakes, and with someone that actually follows through with the project, please look elsewhere. Pickard delayed my project, made mistakes, and he was nowhere to be found when the city inspections took place. Then at the end, he had the audacity to charge me more in order to complete what he was legally obligated to prepare within the contract price. I had no other option than to pay him just to get city approval and be done with this unprofessional company. Mind you, this wasn't an insignificant project, this was a 1 million+ project. At the beginning, he does whatever he can to entice you to use him. He will say that he's a licensed attorney so he can deal with any city hiccups, that he has worked on big projects with well-known companies, such as Disney, and everything under the sun. Once you hire him, good luck getting him to perform. I had stressed to him that time was of the essence. I needed this project to completed ASAP. I guess ASAP has a different meaning to him. Well, I hired him in March 2015 and in August 2018 I was still dealing with him. That's when he and his friend were holding part of my plans hostage in exchange for additional payment. Then the lies. During the city permit process, he would tell me that the city was to blame for the delays. Well, I called the city and it turned out that the city had requested the same thing from him three different times and he wouldn't provide what they were asking for him. So, he was the cause of the delay - he didn't know what he was doing. My contractor found so many mistakes on the plans, that I couldn't believe that a licensed architect would allow such to be presented to the city. For example, he had wall lights as the lights that would go on the parking lot light posts. Then, he would include interior light fixtures that wouldn't be supported with the wiring inside the building. He will push for his contractor to be hired. The contractor underprices everything so that he can present to you a low bid, and then I am sure once you hire him he will say that the allowances are not sufficient to cover whatever material it was allocated to. There were sooooo many issues with Pickard that it would take weeks for me to finish this review. Just avoid yourself the headache and DON'T use him. He's unprofessional, a liar, doesn't know what he is doing, and has no business being in business.

We are so blessed to have the Pickard team in our life, they are professional and knowledgeable,…read moreall his projects are neat and beautiful, we thank them for all the work they do.

Rafael and Miriam with RSR are definitely a great choice. I called specifically for architectural…read moreprints to remodel and add square footage to my home in South Whittier. I got myself into a mess by trying to do a lot of the work on my own and unpermitted at that. Once I was told to stop by the City I called around to get multiple estimates for blue prints. Rafael happened to be the most reasonably priced and now that it's all said and done, I can officially say, price that was well worth it! We got the layout of our home that we were looking for and just the right amount of Sq. footage in every room. Thanks again Rafael and Miriam for all your help.

In December, we discovered a mold problem, which was caused by a broken refrigerator hose. The…read moretesting and remediation process was bad enough. The fact that this happened just before the holidays made it an absolute nightmare. The mold company recommended a general contractor, but we couldn't rely on him to finish the build-back in time for holiday guests. When I reached out to Rafael, he immediately sent someone out to begin the work. They managed to get enough of the build-back done so that we were able to accommodate our guests. Rafael's guys are back this month doing additional work for us -- installing new floors and painting the family room and one of the bedrooms, as well as renovating another bathroom. You may be able to find cheaper contractors but you won't find any that are as professional, trustworthy or caring as Rafael Salas and the RSR Construction family.

Mustafa was great to work with.. I highly recommend his services and I will continue to go to him…read morefor future needs. He is fair on pricing & excellent in delivery, communication, and friendly professionalism. 5 stars *****

I had a premium experience consulting Mr. Mustafa about my unpermitted ADU. I was nervous looking…read morefor an Architecture online to help with my permits, Mustafa spent his time and resources giving me expert information and opinions in the most respectful and sincere manner when it came to additional and unforeseen/possible cost to the project. I value the consultation and highly recommend Mr. Mustafa.

Easy 5 stars from me…read more Hired Artoo Design to help with plans for a renovation project in my home. Because of the structural and electrical scope, I decided to build fully permitted and up to code. I hired Artoo twice. About 18 months ago I bought a one-time consultation. The consult fee is not cheap, but it's totally worth it. I got a full preview of everything that would be required for my project - sizing of structural members, ratings for materials, and what would (and wouldn't) fly with city inspectors. I also got a handful of solutions for things I didn't know how to handle. The meeting really streamlined my planning and thinking about design tradeoffs. The second time I hired Artoo (December) was to do the full construction plans. I met with Ramy to do an updated plan review and for him to take some measurements. I really felt like he was taking my input and we were working together on the final details. Then the quality of the drawings themselves are impeccable. In a previous life I did heavy AutoCAD drafting, so I'm very picky about drawings being accurate and complete. They were also turned around really fast. Much faster than I could have drawn in my prime. Next was probably the best part - Ramy said he would help with any notes from the city plan review process. I was worried how that would go. We had to do some revisions, but it was totally painless thanks to hiring the right company. I felt unstoppable with Ramy as a partner, and I got everything I wanted approved by the city. I'm writing this review today (August) because I had another small question about the plans, and Ramy basically answered my email immediately. Super tight customer service. I don't always have the budget or time to build things right. Artoo Design is one of those companies you should hire when quality and time is important. When you have a project that needs the best, this is the group to go to.

Read Ramy's FAQ on his website because that is what won me over. Ramy took over a project that was…read morestarted by a crooked "designer" and turned it into a working architectural plan that flew through city approvals. He is very knowledgable about what the city wants and what they look for. There was not a time where I could not reach out to him with a question that he did not respond promptly. The price you pay for Ramy's work is more than worth it with the knowledge and level of care and professionalism you receive. If i ever need an architect again you better believe Ramy will be my one and only call.