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.

After a frustrating experience with a previous architect who went MIA once our application was…read moresubmitted, we found North Star Design Studio on Yelp. From the very first interaction, Colleen was responsive, professional, and reassuring. We were naturally a bit hesitant at first, but she has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding throughout the process. We feel so lucky to have found the right architect and highly recommend Colleen and her team for any project--you'll be in great hands.

North Star Design Studio, Colleen and Team are absolute pros and wonderful people to work with . I…read morehave worked with a number of people in the trades over the years and Colleen and her team represent the best in the business and if I may say in humanity . She is wonderful , designed our plans to point , while considering our thoughts and suggestions for how the ADU space would be utilized. She walked us through every step of the process from creation to , development to submission and approval. I wish I had another project just to continue working with them. Thank you team for bringing joy in to this difficult process and brining us closer to achieving our dream for our home.

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 recommend Avo from Arch Dezign enough! He has helped me, as well as several of my family…read moreand friends, with our home and ADU designs, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. Avo is incredibly patient, taking the time to listen to our ideas and really understand our vision. He's meticulous and detail-oriented, making sure every aspect of the design is thoughtfully considered. Beyond his talent, Avo is professional, approachable, and truly cares about delivering the best results. Every project he touches reflects his creativity, expertise, and commitment to quality. Whether you're building a new home, remodeling, or designing an ADU, Avo is the architect you want on your side. Highly, highly recommend!

We did a lot of research before starting our ADU project and met with several contractors. The…read moremoment we sat down with Avo from Arch Dezign, we knew he was different. He was straightforward, knowledgeable, and really took the time to understand what we wanted instead of pushing his own agenda. Building an ADU is overwhelming from the start.. But Avo really carried that weight for us. He dealt with the back-and-forth, and made it feel manageable instead of stressful. He kept us updated every step of the way and was always available when we had questions. We never felt confused or left wondering what was happening. That kind of communication and ownership made all the difference. What stood out most was how much care he put into the details. Everything was done thoughtfully and with intention. If something needed adjustment, he handled it right away. The finished ADU honestly came out better than we expected. The space feels comfortable, well-designed, and solidly built. It's clear he takes real pride in his work and wants the final result to truly reflect that. Working with Avo felt organized, professional, and stress-free. We would 100% work with them again.

I usually refrain myself from leaving a review whether positive or negative, but based on my…read moreinitial interaction with Miguel, I feel like I owe him a review, a positive one! My house has 1ft cantilevers that bowed quite a bit that caused some of en even flooring, as I was trying to tackle on the issue, I've contacted several structural firm and M&M was only one reply me with related questions, not like asking my address and stopped corresponding. With few exchanges email, Miguel passes on some vital information how to and what needs to be addressed. With this knowledge form him, I'm going to CSLB to see if they can grant me a repair permit, if they say they need a plan, I'll definitely contact M&M, thank you Miguel for answering my email on Sunday, even though you probably knew you won't be generate huge business out of me, when I'm ready for this or my garage renovation, I'll be sure to contact you first!

Very upsetting this company never took their time to reply to my request! I told Miguel what I…read moreneeded and to give me a quote for the project I had and never bother to replay my emails or gave me any information!! Just ignore my request!

I found STEN engineering on google! Eugene returned my phone call he was able to provide…read moreinformation on an SOR request report for a project he delivered right away and was able to provide a honest price and work. I recommend doing business with this company 5 stars

We had multiple structural issues with our driveway gate that was poorly installed by a licensed…read morecontractor. We hired Evgeny to provide his expert engineering advice. He was not only highly professional but extremely helpful in guiding us how to resolve the issue. He even included a CAD design for us to present to the contractor for a reasonable price. We highly recommend Evgeny and would hire him again for engineering needs.

I am the president of my HOA and was frantically looking for a structural engineer about 5 months…read moreago to review our blueprints for a homeowner's project. I looked through yelp and even left numerous msgs for various engineers. All of which were either uninterested or charged ridiculous fees. Arsen was recommended to me by a friend and he was perfect for the job. His expertise and knowledge helped us make the very important decision to not remove a structural wall. I recently just hired him again for another project which was in the works since October of last year. After being totally taken advantage of by another engineer, Arsen came by and offered more advise with patience, a detailed explanation regarding the integrity of our building and leveling of another homeowners floors and offered a great report to have on file. He is honest, sincere and above all has a great personality. I would recommend him over and over again!

I have worked on multiple projects with Structural AF. They have always been professional, easy to…read morecommunicate with, quick, and thorough. They are fantastic!

I highly recommend Cesar. He an amazing designer with great ideas, and listens well to his…read morecustomer. His response time is great whether you call, text or email. After we completed our business with him, I was still able to call for advice on other matters and again, his response time was amazing.

I've worked with Cesar on several projects as an engineering consultant, and he's an incredible…read morearchitect. He has a real talent for helping clients turn their ideas into reality, and he works quickly without ever sacrificing quality. Cesar is also a great communicator--whether it's through text, phone, or Zoom, he's always easy to reach and keeps everyone on the same page. If you're looking for a skilled and reliable architect who gets things done, Cesar is the one to call.