I worked with HC Structural on a backyard project that involved complex retaining wall work. Lalit…read morewas amazing, providing plans and updating them many times as needed throughout the process. He was extremely responsive and quick to turn around anything we needed. I definitely recommend HC Structural for your project, and working with Lalit specifically was awesome!! We'll be using them again for any future plans we need.

We had a small project to remove a couple of walls and do a seismic retrofit. It was a pleasure to…read morework with the engineers and review the plans as many times as needed after reviewing with the city. We are very happy with the plans/calculations and hope to work with HC Structural in the future for other projects.

I hired SF Bay Engineering for seismic retrofit plans under the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program…read more I was told architectural drawings were required before they could proceed, so I hired and paid an architect to prepare them. After multiple back and forth and with SF Bay Engineering admitting they aren't familiar with the requirements, they terminated the contract. They refunded their engineering fee, but the architectural cost remained my responsibility. I brought the matter to small claims court, and the court ruled that because I retained the plans, reimbursement was not warranted. I recommend future clients clarify in writing how architectural costs will be handled if SF Bay Engineering terminates the contract. Happy to provide additional details upon request

Excellent service. Requested a structural evaluation for some cracks across areas of drywall at my…read moreresidential home. The onsite engineer walked my partner through the damage and inspected the foundation. Provided a thorough report with recommendations for structural improvements. Competitive rates. I appreciate their quality, service and price.

Calvin listened to my concerns carefully over the phone and shared his advice and told me when a…read moresite visit is necessary or not. He was very knowledgable of my neighborhood in San Mateo and common problems in the area. He suggested some options to deal with my problem as well. I really appreciated his honest and helpful input.

My wife and I are shocked by the lack of professionalism and greed Dominic showed us…read more Last year, Dominic came to inspect our recently acquired home to give us an assessment for a few structural changes we were interested in making. Specifically, we wanted to remove a wall in the kitchen. Dominic charged us $285 and produced a report stating we are ok to remove the wall in question since the joists run parallel to the wall and therefore the wall is not supporting. A few weeks ago, roughly a year after the original visit, we were finally ready to remove the wall and begun removing the dry-wall. We then found a large beam (header) at the top of the wall which got us concerned this may be a supporting wall after all. We took pictures and and sent them to Dominic, hoping he can easily clarify our inexperienced paranoia to which we got a shocking reply: "I won't answer the question without a visit which will be another $285". We insisted that we think he should stand behind his work, but he wouldn't budge and since we had no choice we agreed for him to visit again for a "discounted" price of $200. On the next visit, a small part of the ceiling was removed and made it possible to look into the ceiling. Dominic came, looked at the beam for a short time, peeked from the ground at the open ceiling area and claimed "The joists run perpendicular to the wall and therefore the beam is supporting, you can't remove it". While disappointed, we were happy we didn't risk the structural integrity of the house and we left it at that. A few days later, in a random thought, I decided to step and take a closer look at the ceiling, getting my head in the opening and looking at all the joists. To my amazement the wood visible just from looking from the ground, was not the joists at all.. The joists appeared to be parallel after all... So again, we reached out to Dominic and explained the situation, at this point we also had the entire ceiling removed so it was clear the joists are parallel but we wanted a professional opinion. Again.. Dominic wouldn't provide an opinion without a $200 charge! For literally 1 minute of looking at the open ceiling. This is a lack of professionalism at the first degree, what professional doesn't stand behind his work like this and squeezes a young couple without options for extra cash based on their own mistakes? Never work with him again.

I want to express our gratitude for Zenith Engineers Inc. prompt, professional, and outstanding…read moreservice throughout our remodeling project. From the very beginning, we were impressed with Senthil, Ryan and other members of Zenith team's level of professionalism, prompt response, architectural knowledge and effective communication.This level of service was seamless through our entire engagement with Zenith Engineers Inc., from obtaining the building permit to successfully passing all necessary inspections by the SF Building Department. No one questions their architectural work because they are so good at what they do. We had some initial concerns after reading negative reviews, but as the project progressed, it became clear that those comments were based on personal grievances, rather than valid concerns. The team at Zenith Engineers Inc. has a high level of professional ethics and integrity. Zenith's management team had explained to us early on in the project, the strict adherence to code and compliance was paramount throughout the project. If Zenith compromises to satisfy unsatisfied clients, the building will end up being non-compliant and more importantly unsafe. We truly appreciate Zenith's commitment to quality and integrity, even if it means earning a few negative reviews along the way, which seem rather unfair to them as they are simply doing their job. I am extremely satisfied with the professional and excellent work the team at Zenith Engineers Inc. provided us and will hire them in a heartbeat for all our future structural and/or seismic engineering needs. Thank you Senthil, Ryan and the Zenith engineering team for your professionalism and support. It was our best decision to work with you and experience such high standard of professionalism, work ethic, and integrity.

After having used Zenith for multiple projects in the last few years, looks like it's finally time…read moreto look for someone else for the next one. We started using Zenith because of its responsiveness and effectiveness when it came to structural design. With them as part of our team, we were able to keep up with the City submittal and response timelines we had set. Fast forward to today, and we can't get a hold of anyone. When we do, it's always an excuse for why they didn't respond, without a resolution. We sent them the last City comments 30 days ago and have yet to get anything viable to re-submit back to the city. Given that this is a 30-unit hotel project, going with a different firm now will mean a complete re-design of the project; an absolutely painful exercise that will set us back months. Zenith knows that. So it's absolutely shameful for them to act in a way that would even suggest that our only choice is to get the entire project re-designed by another firm just to have it keep moving forward. So much for "we respond to emails within 30 minutes and always answer phone calls" as outlined on one of their online profile. Knowing how we were treated on this round of City comments and the fact that the entire company seems complacent about what they try to embody in their rhetoric, I would stay away for any future project.

Vesna is fantastic. We needed a structural analysis of our attic floor in order to get our attic…read morepermitted by the city. She inspected our house as well as its architecture/design plans and then turned out a report in a few days. She then accompanied me to the city to present her findings and was instrumental in fast-tracking the whole process. The permit process is utterly new to me and one of my take-aways has been that it's critical to have a knowledgable expert who can do solid analysis and then communicate effectively with the city's Building and Planning departments -- I highly recommend her.

Vesna Obradovic did a great and affordable job reviewing our house's plans to answer some questions…read morewe had about structural walls, foundations, remodel possibilities, etc. I believe it was $200 to come by the house, where she took the time to inspect and answer all our many questions, and then after we'd gotten the house plans from the county, she also reviewed the old construction plans and made comments. Later we asked her to be the structural engineer reviewer on our house remodel, which she turned around in less than 24 hours, provided paperwork for filing for permits, etc., all for $230. Vesna was a big find -- I've been quoted structural engineering fees of $1000+ & taking weeks, for the kind of work she efficiently does in days for much less money. I'd recommend her for any residential construction reviews.

We just completed a full remodel of our home and I have to say -- the thing that stood out most was…read morehow communicative and available our contractor was from start to finish. Every time we had a question or needed an update, we heard back quickly. That level of responsiveness made a huge project feel so much more manageable. Large-scale renovations rarely go exactly as planned on the timeline front, and ours was no exception. But we always felt like we were in good hands and kept in the loop, which made a big difference. We love the finished product -- the quality and craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and we're so proud of how our home turned out. For a project this size, having a contractor you can trust and actually get ahold of is everything. Highly recommend.

I've worked with BG design on both my home renovation and a rental property remodel, and couldn't…read morebe happier with the results. They handled both the design and build which made the process seamless from start to finish. Extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and efficient in finding ways to reduce costs while maximizing space. The work turned out beautiful, functional, and on budget. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a skilled, reliable engineer who knows how to build/knows construction

We live in Belmont and Arati helped us with the engineering for our backyard project. We are very…read moresatisified with her work. She is knowlegeable and familiar with the local requirements. She was responsive to our communications. Sometimes the city departments came to us with additional requirements or requests to provide supporting documentation, and Arati helped us with those too. We highly recommend her.

Truly amazing. I called to ask a second opinion on a project and she provided guidance that was…read moredetailed, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. Highly recommend

Working with Irvin at Prostruct Engineering was a breath of fresh air. After purchasing a new home…read moreand enduring my first winter, I was incredibly nervous to find significant water in my crawl space and cracks along the raised foundation. I initially signed a contract with Prostruct, but after Irvin reviewed my photos, he demonstrated a level of integrity that is rare to find. Instead of taking the job, he honestly informed me that my specific issues fell outside their scope. He took the time to explain what I was seeing, referred me to a geotechnical engineer who could actually solve the problem, and issued me a full refund. I greatly appreciated his transparency and professional guidance. I highly recommend Prostruct Engineering to anyone looking for an honest assessment--they clearly prioritize the customer's needs over their own bottom line.

I've worked with ProStruct Engineering on a couple of my projects for full plan sets, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the experience. Their team is very professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The plans were well-prepared and detailed, and the city approved them with minimal corrections, which really speaks about their quality and attention to detail. One of the projects was on a hillside property, where the foundation requirements were quite intense, but their team handled it seamlessly with well-thought-out and detailed designs. See pics. They always delivered on time and maintained excellent communication throughout the process, keeping me informed at every step. I highly recommend ProStruct Engineering to anyone looking for reliable and efficient structural design services! A special mention to Lokesh, who I worked with directly -- he was very responsive, understood my needs clearly, and made sure everything was addressed on time.

Just go with them! They are specialized and streamlined towards this kind of work, so they'll cost…read moreyou less than other, less experienced ones. If you have the EBB grant they'll handle all the paperwork for you and that's huge. Also they'll take responsibility for things derived from their work. And they work with their own employees, rather than outsourcing to some third party workers. Great communication too. All very professional and neatly done. Very happy I hired them.

Onsite team members are very friendly, easy to talk. I got many help to apply EBB program. The…read moreconstruction is completed on time. I really appreciate their help!