I would recommend Ergo Architecture to anyone looking for an engaged, approachable and experienced…read moreteam to help them design, permit and get built a project in San Diego or elsewhere. We hired Ergo to design an extensive addition onto our hillside home - a challenging design and permitting situation - and were very happy with the results. The team at Ergo was highly collaborative, helping us explore possibilities while being realistic about our constraints (site limitations, budget, etc.) Ergo also oversaw & participated in the construction of our addition, a process which certainly provided great learning opportunities for them as well as bringing the designers' insights to the process. Given the complexity of our project, the involvement of the Ergo team in this stage was certainly helpful in getting our house built as we intended. Though Ergo is a small firm, the experience and professionalism that they brought to our project rivaled that of larger firms. And in the end, the level of service and attention given to our project exceeded expectations. Disclosure - I am married to the Principal at Ergo Architecture who participated in but did not manage the project. The guidelines of Yelp allow such reviews and I hope readers find it useful.

As first-time business owners, there was a very large learning curve when it came to making our…read morebuilding compliant with the city. Ergo Architecture, specifically Steve M. and Paul, were our acting guiding light in this very complex process. They explained everything in a way we were able to fully understand. When extreme obstacles would arise, Ergo researched up to date building codes that eliminated unnecessary requirements for our business type. They always answered the phone when we called. They always kept us up to date with detailed emails and itemized the charges of their services. Their charges were absolutely reasonable and we feel they deserved more. We plan to expand our business in the future, and they will be the first we call for our architectural needs. They personally wanted to see us succeed and grow. Their intentions were genuine and heartfelt. True gentlemen. We have even been told by our city council member and building planning department that these men are highly regarded and extremely professional. I couldn't agree more. They have really gone over and beyond for us. I have no doubt that I would not have been able to stay in business without them. As requirements from the city arose, Steve M found a way that I could become compliant in an affordable way. We couldn't be more grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Steve and Paul.

Patterson Engineering, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with HLLK Architects on several…read moreprojects. They are professional, have high work ethic and are overall a pleasure to work with.

We are so grateful to Lindsay and the team at HLLK architects for their work on our home addition…read moreproject. They helped provide an incredible design and drawings, and every little detail came out absolutely gorgeous! Their knowledge of the permit process was extremely beneficial to us as well, since this was our first time needing to go through the city. They were in constant communication with our contractor and made regular check ins to ensure every detail was being carried out in the way that we had hoped. In addition to their architectural knowledge, they acted as advocates for us to get the project moving along and completed within a reasonable time frame. We definitely recommend Lindsay and her team for any of your project needs!

I looked for a structural engineer for over two months. Interviewing and talking to over 6…read morestructural engineers. I became very frustrated and then I was referred to Moe and his team at NJ Design and Build. It was the BEST decision I made through this entire new construction project. MOST IMPORTANT - they do everything under one roof so if any situation arises they don't blame another company. Their knowledge, expertise, communication, quick responses, attention to detail, and professionalism was beyond what I expected. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable with structural engineering but they are familiar with the entire process start to finish with architects all the way to how the city works. I wish I could give them 10 stars. I highly highly recommend this company and would use them for any future projects I have.

I am very pleased to work with Sajad from this company. The staff are very hard working, on time…read moreand always professional with their work. I communicated with Sajad and she helped me to schedule an estimation site visit. They were very reasonable and convenient with their prices. Mo also explained to me the steps for my bathroom remodeling. I highly recommend this company for any of your construction projects or designs. I am very satisfied with their work even though I am hard to satisfy when it comes to my house and I am very picky with small details. This will definitely be my go-to company for any projects in my office or home.

Katerina helped us design our Frozen Yogurt Store - Sprinkles On Top, located in Elk Grove, CA…read more When I first contacted her, all I knew was that I wanted to somehow build this store for my kids. I did not knew anything else, I had no logo, no name, maybe a few colors in mind and the vibe we wanted to create. She just took that thought and helped me create my vision into an actual store. She was always there for me, often going above & beyond to help meet my deadlines. Katerina has exceeded all my expectations and worked very hard to get all my projects completed. The best thing about Katerina is that she is very easy going, often a phone call or an email away. She will stay on top of the To-Do list, and even remind you for the work I should be completing. It just shows her dedication to the project. Therefore, if there is anyone out there who is unaware or unsure on where to start in your store designing needs, Katerina is your go to person. P.S. - Highly recommend getting the 3-D model of your store build. It comes in super handy!!!

As a first time business owner, I was completely in the dark in terms of what the architectural and…read moredesign process looked like. The Mindful Design team could not have made this process any more seamless. They did everything from designing our entire store with proper equipment placement, designing graphics for the store, presenting material selection options that worked within budget, and most importantly having the utmost attention to detail when it came to code compliance. The team helped through the entire permitting process with the city in terms of revisions, which was incredibly helpful. Additionally, they were always readily available to answer questions throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend any new business owner or even the most seasoned business owners who are looking to expand to work with Mindful Design. They will 100% remove the headache from the entire design and permitting process.

We were becoming totally frustrated in our search for an architect and a general contractor to…read moreguide an extensive remodel of our home. What we needed and seemingly could not find was an honest estimate of costs, an architect who could help us design our project and drive the permit process, and a contractor to build the project. Finally we happened upon STEL Builders. Cory, a walking advertisement for why you need to contract with STEL, jumped on our project and quickly gave us a realistic idea of costs. He introduced us to Frank, who is an awesome person and STEL's in-house architect. Frank gave us three options of drawings to choose from. Each option met our basic requirements and also outlined possible upgrades. Based on our budget, we committed to a plan. Within two months we had permits and construction began. We were assigned a dedicated project manager with whom we met weekly to assess progress in demo and ultimately new construction. Even before demo began, we met our design angel in Ivette. She guided us through selection of fixtures, cabinetry, tile, wall coverings, flooring; all the aspects of a remodel that keeps novices like us up at night. Her calm demeanor combined with her creative ideas made this an amazingly pleasurable experience! Ivette led us to our dream design outcome, and all within the budget we worked out with savant Cory in the beginning. STEL has great relationships with all the best subcontractors & receives priority on their projects, keeping the downtime in construction to a minimum. Midway through construction, our project manager left STEL. They hired a super pro replacement in Roberto. His many years of experience enabled us to stay on track for completion and enhanced the quality of the final product. Roberto is already a tremendous asset to STEL! And all along, even as he continued to take on new projects, Cory stayed in touch and treated us as if we were his only client. No question or inquiry we had was too small or insignificant for him to address nearly as quickly as it was expressed. We moved back into our home after six months and felt like every dream we had dreamt for our forever home had come true. The outcome has exceeded our very high expectations. In Cory's introduction, he touted STEL as a small, family oriented and local Design & Build Company. He was right about that. However, we think he understated how committed to these values Seth Larson and STEL Builders really are. They get it! For people like us, this is the largest and last big expenditure we'll ever make. They treated us with respect, congeniality, honesty and integrity. Our lives and our home from now on are forever enhanced from having met and worked with Cory, Frank, Ivette and Roberto. Thank you Seth Larson for the team you've built. Thank you STEL Builders, our new extended family!

After carefully rsearching the best design-build firms, we picked Stel Builders because they are a…read morelocal, right-sized, family-owned company who could personalize a design just for us. Jason and Frank patiently created the perfect building plans, and Brian expertly managed the project. We are very pleased with our newly remodeled home.

T7 Architecture was great to work with! Their architectural style was very compatible with…read moreours--contemporary with lots of clean lines and natural materials. We always enjoyed our meetings with them. They got excited about our ideas and inspirational pictures and designed spaces that reflected what we needed and wanted. They are also practical and let us know if something we liked might push the cost of our project up a lot. They have a strong understanding of building codes, and work very well with City staff. They also worked really well with our contractor, who appreciated that their plans were implementable. We found T7's services to be a great value and are very happy with how our addition turned out!

T7 was amazing to work with! Andrew Crocker and his team worked with us to make our house exactly…read morehow we envisioned. They are very responsive and helped throughout the project when we had questions. Highly recommended!

Thank you so much Eden and the whole crew for your invaluable help with the design! Your expertise…read moreand creativity made all the difference. I'm proudly sharing my 3D with all!

I needed a site plan for a tiny house on wheels permit and was referred to Miller Design and…read moreDrafting by an engineering company I had contacted. What started as a simple site plan quickly turned into a full set of construction documents--and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. After being quoted an outrageously high price by another designer, I was relieved to find Alexandra. Her prices are very reasonable, communication is clear and responsive, and the quality of her work is top-notch. In less than two months, I have a building permit in hand. I handled the permit processing myself, and Alexandra was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the process. I had a lot of questions since this was my first time pulling a building permit, and she answered them all with care. Highly recommend Miller Design and Drafting if you're looking for someone skilled, fair, and easy to work with.

i called for basic drafting drawings for a bathroom remodel. Owner said they were to busy to help…read more Although she was very nice, she had no one to refer me too.