Marc is a rockstar. I was planning to remove a wall and wasn't sure if it was a load bearing wall…read moreor not. Marc took the time to review all the photos and explained me all the details. He was kind of enough to do that. He gave me all the options and that I have to work around it. People like Marc are very rare.

I called looking for a Septic Engineer. I spoke with Marc who was very helpful and took me through…read morethe Santa Cruz county gis website giving me a lot of useful information. He has many years experience in Santa Cruz county and is very knowledgable. I was amazed at how much he wanted to help me whether or not I engaged him in business.

I am a General Contractor who has worked in the trades for 18 years. I have dealt with 9 different…read morestructural engineering firms throughout my career; some great and some not so great. I have built two projects with ATA Engineering and am in the process of starting a third. I appreciate ATA's rapid response to me needs and their ability to save me thousands when the crews make a mistake. A lot of factors go in to engineering a structure including Soil Engineering and the California earthquake codes. While I feel these other entities play a huge role in the overengineering of a structure, ATA has always found the most cost effective approach to keep everyone happy. 7 of my other structural engineers are truly guilty of overengineering the structures to save their own skin, ATA is not. I appreciate the pricing that I receive from ATA to engineer my projects. They are fair with their pricing and if anything they are under priced. It is not uncommon for them to make changes to the plans due to architect/client revisions and not charge for them. My other 8 engineering firms charge by the minute for anything that changes, even to talk on the phone. Give ATA Engineering a shot at your project, you will not be dissapointed unless you expect someone to work for free.

Ali and his team have worked on many jobs with us and we can always rely on his expertise . We…read morelook forward to some amazing projects ahead with ATA engineering.

After our modular home manufacturer unexpectedly canceled our order, we felt lost and unsure of how…read moreto move forward with building a new second unit on our property. That's when we met Doug -- and everything changed. Our project wasn't simple. The permit required us not only to build a brand-new house but also to renovate and legalize the existing old house. Doug stepped in, redesigned the new unit beautifully, and reimagined the old house so the two complemented each other perfectly. The construction of the new home went incredibly smoothly. Doug's professionalism, craftsmanship, and attention to detail were evident every step of the way. The quality of his work truly exceeded our expectations. The renovation of the old house turned out to be much more complex than expected, but Doug handled every challenge with steady leadership and creativity. He brought the right people together, found thoughtful solutions, and kept the project moving forward steadily through each difficulty. His dedication and calm problem-solving turned a demanding process into a truly rewarding experience. The whole process took nearly five years -- but in the end, we have two beautiful homes that feel cohesive, warm, and full of life. Doug's commitment, honesty, and heart carried us through. We're deeply grateful for his expertise and friendship throughout this journey. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your home as much as you do, Doug and his team are the ones to call. We can't recommend them enough. Please feel free to contact me if you want the reference. My phone: 408-800-6698. Michael

Douglas Fernandez of Fernandez Design and Builders in San Jose remodeled my entire home in 2007 and…read moredid such an excellent job; my home now is so beautiful and unique & a great fit for my way of life. The good news is that he was so fair and honest; he really watched costs which is so unusual, and in the end, I could be so much more innovative and creative and do so much more than I could have been with any another contracting firm; even more importantly, we had such a good time working together (even the demolition which I dreaded was a piece of cake because of Doug). I left throughout the remodel on many business trips, & there was so much progress and usually a surprising new touch Doug added every time I returned home. Since then, Doug has been there for me on many other occasions. The good news is that Doug is happy with and enjoys smaller remodeling jobs as well. Last year my outside deck came away from its stucco wall & needed a complete retrofit, including adding more structural columns to further support the deck. He loves a good challenge and coming up with great creative and exciting solutions that are brilliant, yet not expensive. Doug's cell is 510-377-9711. Do not hesitate to contact me for further information; my cell is 650-804-8894. Best wishes, Kaaren Powers

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.

Kent educated me on the process of remodeling my home and found the right person to begin my…read moreremodeling project.

Read through all their reviews. You'll see a lot of compliments for Brian/Bongii, John, and…read moreJoshua, and one bad review for Kent Sezen, which I totally agree with. I feel somewhat bad writing this review just because I didn't have the fortune to work with the people that are good at this company. If you happen to get Kent Sezen, he is the weakest link. An engineer who is simultaneously rude and when called out on that rudeness, petulant and perhaps even vindictive. He ignores design constraints, and "phones-in" his work, says he's done prematurely and needs payment NOW (see prior review of Kent, its so true). He has a very large ego that is bruised easily. I will give him this: When I asked him to not treat my contractor like his personal secretary, he immediately responded "I quit", and I asked him to stay on because I thought he was over-reacting to me asking him to be nicer. I should've let him go at that moment and its on me that I didn't. At the sake of supporting his competent co-engineers, maybe they are worth using, but it's unfortunate they have tied themselves to this guy.

Quick response and turnaround. But sloppy and over-engineered. Also conflicting advice in different…read moreconversations. Extremely greedy when it comes to changes. Switched to a different engineer mid-project.

Mr. Um provided high quality, detail-oriented and actionable advice to us. We are very grateful…read morefor the consultation service he offers. Initial correspondence was very responsive and professional, and he showed up punctually. He climbed into the attic with us, assessed the situation in detail, provided us intensive education and feedback about our (old) roof, patiently answered our questions in a respectful and professional manner. Mr. Um also confirmed our own assessment of needed structural wall repair and provided us with a detailed, actionable remediation plan and a clear drawing. The recommended plan was aligned with what we expected it to be (based on our non-expert, but intensive research). In addition, Mr. Um educated us with additional finer details of what a successful repair would look like. We had follow-up questions regarding the repair plan / drawing, which Mr. Um patiently answered in detail, addressing all of our questions completely. Overall, Mr. Um's ability and willingness to go into objective detail was the key element that inspired confidence and provided peace of mind.

We had an excellent experience working with Ryan on a full gut renovation, which was a complex…read moreproject from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable and hands-on, especially when it came to navigating city requirements, securing permits, and coordinating inspections, which made a potentially stressful process feel very manageable. Communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and the quality of work was top-notch. Ryan was proactive in flagging issues early and thoughtful about solutions, and the final result exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend him for any major renovation or construction project.

Ryan is gem of a person.. day/night/sick.. he will always be there to help/assist you in any type…read moreof problem and always on top of the latest knowledge of city laws and insights and is extremely resourceful selflessly..

I will need to demo a couple of interior walls for my home remodeling project, so I need to ensure…read morethat it won't compromise the structural integrity of the roof. I contacted Kobe Structural Engineering for help. Daniel responded to me very quickly with a couple of very clear and easy solutions. Very professional and fair price!

We were very happy with Kobe and his crew. Kobe, is easy to work with. He was attentive to our…read morequestions and requests. We had a wall that needed a full evaluation from a structural engineering perspective. Kobe thoroughly reviewed the subject wall, and provided a full report to address all issues we brought up to him. He is also very knowledgeable regarding general construction which was very useful as well. We felt comfortable with his expertise and did not feel that further investigation was needed. Kobe and his crew are very professional, responsive, and attentive to their clients' needs. We are grateful for their job well done, and for calming our nerves to assure that everything was fine. Would certainly recommend them to family and friends. Thank you for job well done.