We had an absolutely fabulous experience with Andrew Nuñez as our architect! My backyard remodeling…read moreproject has been quite the task over the last few years, and installing a prefab gazebo was the final element of my masterpiece. We were forced by the city to hire an architect, and Andrew was able to meet with us one day after I phoned him. He was prompt, thorough, and extremely adept with getting our project through, from going back and forth with ridiculous city planners, to getting structural engineers on site, to drawing up plans. He also referred a wonderful contractor to build the structure for us-- they were prompt, professional, attentive, polite, and extremely talented. They were able to install permanent concrete support footing blocks to ensure maximum stability of the structure, and they put the whole thing together in a matter of several days. Andrew answered any questions that I had, and the contractors we hired via his referral made sure that the area was neat and tidy after they finished the job. Highly, highly recommended!

Andrew is a great architect to work with. He very responsive, professional and has a great design…read moreeye to help his clients create their vision.

I'm a general contractor and have worked alongside Jeannette on a number of beautiful projects…read more They implement a level of detail into their plans rarely seen in the architectural space. Space, flow, layout, lighting, detail, design, thought, care and beauty are all words that come to mind with a Jeannette home. I've also spoken to Jeff, the owner, on numerous occasions surrounding business and growth and he's extremely positive, supportive and passionate about local businesses and Long Beach in general. I highly recommend Jeannette for your architectural experience.

The very best decision my husband and I made was hiring Jeannette Architects for my whole home…read moreremodel. We worked directly with the very talented and creative duo Jeff Jeannette and Stefanie Haering. They helped us discover all of the potential our home had to give and provided many options to create space and functionality that we had not considered. From start to finish, Jeannette Architects listened to us and provided suggestions and plans that reflected our best hopes and needs. I always felt informed and respected. Our project moved forward throughly and quickly, especially considering the technical work that was required to rebuild every aspect of my home. My husband and I are so grateful that Stefanie and Jeff helped us throughout the entire project and even all through construction. I felt supported, I could always ask questions and get accurate, timely answers on even the smallest details. Jeannette would routinely check in on us as the work progressed and celebrated with us on the day we got to move back in. Jeannette Architects designed a beautiful home organized for utility. They created a new floor plan that flows elegantly, is functional and spacious for the homeowners with a sophistication that welcomes friends and family. They were extremely creative with a window plan that maximized the outdoor and indoor symmetry and welcomed natural light throughout my home. Stefanie was an absolute genius in how she found room in my floor plan to expand the primary bath. She added features like a wet room, which allows me to live like a spa queen. I have already recommended them to friends and family. Because of Jeannette Architects, our home is reborn for longevity, enjoyment and to preserve as a family asset.

We have known and worked with Rich Starley for the past 15 years. His design expertise in two of…read moreour homes made our lives much easier. We were so happy with the end results.

Rich redid our kitchen, guest bath, downstairs floors, lighting, etc. Everything is lovely, light…read moreand airy. Rich knows quality contractors in every trade.

I really don't know where to begin. Padgett Construction absolutely blew my socks off! Curt…read morePadgett, the owner, went well above and beyond. I needed to replace a double door gate in my front yard and asked for several bids from local contractors to replace the doors. The bid I was given by Curt was by far the most affordable. More importantly, Curt really knew his stuff. He kept me informed every step of the way and the finished product exceeded my expectations. ( See Pictures ) I want the thank Curt again for all his hard work and attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend him for any construction project.

I was impressed by Curt's attention to detail, and his willingness to change things around to keep…read morethe customer happy. He IS very busy, but he delegates his authority to the workers, and keeps the progress of the job moving in a timely manner. It's my opinion that he genuinely cares about quality and craftsmanship. I do recommend him for any construction job. I never give five stars.

Yard Design was recommended to me by a contractor with good reviews. My first mistake, sent money…read morein advance to an unknown person, but I like to give new people a chance. We all deserve it. During the visit she did not say much and provided very few ideas, did not even bring samples for decking materials, nothing. I provided her with a PDF and autocad layout of the property complete with topographic details and boundaries and waited for her design. When it finally arrived, the roof and the wall drawn had no relation to my house. My water heater was not in the drawing and completely covered by the deck. To make a kitchen on the deck she proposed to build a wall in my driveway that would make it very hard to come in and out and leave a cut in my garage that I just could not see the use of it. An outside kitchen could not be accommodated in a slightly curved area. She drew a design where the pergola could not be removed from the design to see the layout of furniture in the deck, it just was not possible. She tried, that is why you see a black shade in the final project. After going back and forth where she tried to come up with good ideas, and I kept asking her to put more detail, I realized that it was pointless to keep on going. She could not deliver solutions that were creative, beautiful, or practical. A drafter would have been better and cheaper. I am attaching her second revision and final work. The posts are all on one side and the other side of the pergola is being held by a ghost - and although it seems pretty on paper, in reality the structure does not fit unless we spend way more than the budget I outlined for her. I would not recommend her.

Amazing service. Worked with Shani. She took care of everything - design, permits and structural…read moreengineering. Great designs and amazing service. Always responsive and great quality.

You cannot go wrong with Wes and his team! We built a new ADU in our backyard after tearing down an…read moreold 1920's garage. They did a spectacular job envisioning and communicating the project as a whole and easily broke it down to every little detail in between that you wouldn't even think of. Each contractor and sub-contractor that worked on our project was respectful of our property, friendly, detail-oriented, and left high quality results. There were some challenges during the design and construction due to the city requirments, which is expected given the scope of the project. However, the team handled these challenges very effectively and professionally. There is no doubt that I will hire Harding Design & Construction again, thanks again guys!

By the time we called Harding Design and Construction, we were at the end of our rope. This was a…read moreserious a case of 'love it or list it'. 2 adults, 2 kids, and 1 big ol' dog in a very compartmentalized 1947 home was not working for us anymore. We knew we probably could not make changes to the size of our modest home, but we were convinced we could improve the flow. When it came to interviewing contractors, I was excited but still a bit gun shy because I had heard endless horror stories about dishonest contractors, sky high costs and 1/2 finished remodels. However, we knew very early on that Harding Design and Construction would be different. Throughout the bid process they demonstrated professionalism, consistency and open communication. We took Wes' actions early on to be a sign of things to come and after meeting with 2 other contractors we signed on with Wes. I would not say our remodel was a walk in the park; of course, we ran into the inevitable problems that surface when you open the walls of an old home (and remain living in the home throughout the process). Yet Wes, Mary and Aaron were with us every step of the way. I would be remiss if I did not touch on each of them for one moment: -Wes is methodical and professional. He never came to us with a problem he did not already have a solution for. -Aaron is one of the most meticulous workers I have ever met. He has an eagle eye for imperfections and the skill to fix them. -Mary's communication, design sense and ability to keep the project exciting (even when if starts to feel long) made me feel at ease and in control. By the time, the project was complete, what had started out as a kitchen/living/dining remodel turned into a whole house makeover! There is not a room that was not touched. I will tell you with conviction I could not be more pleased with the outcome. The functionality of our home has improved by 200%. Our house now fits our needs and family perfectly. Thanks to Harding Design and Construction, I can confidently say we will be here for decades to come!

While Mike Hutaff has not worked for me providing Client services, I have watched, experienced, and…read morebeen part of his Architectural work. The role of an Architect in the design process ranges from guide, designer, and (at times) therapist, and Mike has found an authentic balance of those three roles well. He has a number of gifts and talents, but listening, understanding, and adjusting his approach to your design's journey is why working with, for, and alongside him is notable. If you want a design process where you feel heard, you're talking to the right Architect.

I am in the midst of trying to have an addition constructed and remodel done on my home. Mike…read moreHutaff recently prepared the architectural plans for the addition. Working with him has been a seamless and very pleasant experience. He is the most professional, prompt and responsive person I have worked with during this whole process. You always know where you stand with him, and he never leaves you wondering what step he is on or if something has gone amiss. Without any hesitation, I recommend Mike 100% for your architectural projects!

I hired John to do some consulting on my design client's remodel in San Clemente CA…read more He was punctual and efficient! He is an expert at what he does and I relied completely on his knowledge in his report of what options I had as the interior designer to proceed with my Renovation team John is so easy to speak with, he simplifies the scope of the details and makes working with him a complete joy and a success!!! I recommend him to everyone who needs an Architect for a remodel/Custom New Build/Consulting Only/...& Beautiful Landscape Design

John was hired by my company to provide Architectural work for Tenant Improvements on our business…read morebuilding. We entered into a contract in Oct 13 2014 to have this worked performed. The TI work to perform was very basic, walls, demo, lighting, ceiling... John was aware of his obligation to also fulfill requirements from Irvine Company, ADA, and Title 24 and Peer groups. John came across as very understanding with a calm safe demeanor, as our plans moved forward I began to see details in his work performance, very poor followup, failure to grasp simple instructions. Our one mistake was signing a contract that paid John as he performed certain duties, needless to say this was a mistake; as now - since he has been paid almost in full, he now refuses to fulfill the last duties on the contract- to submit our plans unless we pay more money outside of the contract. Our original contract was $9,900 as to date we paid over $14k and almost 6 months later NO permits. In December John began to complain about not being paid enough, he started to complicate the issues of TI work often giving me reasons he could not move forward, misinformation in regards to Title 24. Our requirements were very simple, he went out of his way to complicate these issues and even had the nerve to say he would not submit our full plan that we paid for, but would submit a reduced plan for the front office- Then, expected us to pay to have the work to be done all over again, it was the same work we paid to have done in the first place, NOTHING changed. He also emailed us saying he would not submit our plans due to a moral issue, yet if we paid more money he would then submit the plan. As a professional, it was his duty to explain the procedure, and follow this TI work to its completion. He has failed on every front, using tricks and play on words to try and turn the issues back at us, instead of providing us our permit as he agreed, which by the way he says has been ready since January 2015. Why don't we have our permit then, because we refuse to pay his ransom fees! We have tried to reason and compromise with him in every way possible, since no other Architect will take on his work, and since we cannot do anything with TI without the permits, John has us in a corner and is using this to force us into paying more money. Our last hope was a negotiation in him submitting this full plan set if we remove him as architect on record - This came after he was informed we filed a complaint against him with the Architectural review board. We of course agreed given that he would guarantee us our permit, we asked him to verify for us what the plans he was submitting consisted of, HE REFUSED, telling us to look at the plans?!? We are not architects, our only choice was to get a written document of what he promised to submit, for our protection - since he has been proven untrustworthy. John also sent over a pathetic "Release of all Claims" contract, removing all responsibility for his work, guaranteeing we could not sue or he would be entitled to all attorney fees, essentially this contract would leave us impotent, especially after he submits these plans to the city- that BTW he is refusing to outline exactly what they consist of. I have filed complaints with the appropriate agencies, and legal recourse seems to be our only hope. You've been warned.