I'm building a hillside swimming pool...it's a night mare process…read more Needs...Soil Reports, Structural Calculations, Piles, Structural Observations, City Spacial Inspections...many more to come. Kobe engineering made the job process quicker and sufficient and very affordable. I highly recommend Kobe's Specialties. My very experienced my pool builder (Yaku Pool Builder) could be able to process building my pool so smoothly with Kobe's high quality Customer Service. I thank specifically Daniel who took all my text messages, phone calls & emails with in timely manners & excellent services.

I can't recommend this team highly enough. I'm building a new home with several complex challenges,…read moreand they worked through every detail with me to ensure city approval. They never nickel-and-dimed me and were genuinely committed to bringing the vision to life. This team truly cares about both the project and the people behind it.

Ari is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend him as an architect…read morefor your next build!

Ari was great, a rare breath of fresh air in construction. Good communication, reasonable prices,…read moreand great openness to changing things even when it wasn't in their advantage. would recommend!

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

One of the best architectural and engineering company in LA. I have done a few projects with them…read more All the project I have done it's really convenient and nice open floor design, they know how to do it to be convenient to live in it house with all the features you need in the house and a lot of times you don't even think about it but it's there. The drawing is very detailed if you want to find the measurements, it's there in front of you compared to other architects that cannot find any measurements Another best thing is that they are always there every time you call them. You don't have to hustle to be in touch with them for any questions you have. I highly recommend them

Extremely knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend for any job, not just for the LA area. I…read moretrust them for all of my commercial jobs.

Ez Plans did not disappoint! Everything went smooth from start to finish, with permit issued in a…read morevery reasonable time frame. Mark, Pilar and Cindy were fantastic to work with and very clear about every step. Pilar took our ideas and implemented them wonderfully. (She was very patient and helpful when we were undecided on a roof line.) We are now under construction and can't wait for the final product. Would highly recommend.

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.

We have a 1927 home. We are going to build our dream master bath and a workshop. Colleen drew, and…read moreimproved, on our ideas and was able to maneuver through the many, many obstacles building and safety put in our way. She has a wonderful sense of design and is a pleasure to work with.

I found out about Evolve from Angie's List. I contacted them and spoke with Asaf (or Asaph--he…read morespells it both ways). He was very cordial over the phone and we set a day to meet to get a quote for a master bathroom remodel. I ended up using Evolve after meeting with Asaf. One of the things that sold me was his guarantee that there were no hidden costs in his quote. He made a list of things I needed to pay for and told me that his team would cover everything else. Look--nothing is ever perfect, especially when it comes to home repair/remodeling. That said, whatever issues I had (and there was nothing remotely major), Asaf handled immediately. I've never had a contractor or company rep respond almost immediately to text messages or phone calls. The work itself was great. Again, any minor thing I pointed out was fixed promptly. The craftsmanship of the tiling is pretty awesome, in particular. Craftsmanship is one thing. Service, communication, and honesty are something else entirely. I put a lot of trust in Asaf and while he wasn't the guy doing the work itself, he knew the game plan and was always more than happy to help with any of my questions or concerns. I just signed the "completion certificate" for my bathroom project and wrote a check for my final payment. As promised, there were no hidden or extra costs. I'll continue to recommend Evolve to friends and coworkers, and will get a bid from them again when I move on to my kitchen remodel. In the meantime, I'll be enjoying my new bathroom. I would be very surprised if anyone has a negative experience with Evolve that Asaf wouldn't be able to fix. I recommend them highly.

When I wrote this review in March Evolve Construction's license was suspended. It does appear the…read morecompany managed to get it reinstated since then, but when this original review was written it was 100% suspended. I have attached a screen shot from the State Contractor's License Board to prove it. So Jay is completely lying here when he says their license was never suspended. And Evolve did send us an invoice for $5,000 for a tarp. If anyone who reads this does not believe me, send me a message and I will show you the invoice. It's from Jay himself! Jay does correctly point out that Evolve is not a defendant in the California Dept. of Insurance's enforcement action against their owner. But as I previously said, it does mention Evolve many times, 25 times to be exact. Here's a couple direct quotes... "For multiple victims, after Respondents and/or their agents or representatives recommended or engaged CalMaster Restoration, W D Contractor Services Company, and/or Evolve Construction & Restoration, the contractors failed to complete work on the victims' homes, often times forcing victims to unnecessarily pay out of pocket for housing accommodations and/or for repairs on their homes, exposing their clients to financial loss." "On or about January 26, 2025, L.W. received an estimate from AAA providing that the costs to repair and remediate her property would be just over $15,000. On or about March 5, 2025, Evolve and NICA submitted an estimate to AAA. In total, the estimate provides that the costs to repair and remediate L.W.'s property would amount to $215,865.53. The significant discrepancy between Evolve's estimate and AAA's estimate caused L.W. to further review Evolve's estimate. 248. Upon review, L.W. found that there were items included on the estimate that could not possibly be attributed to her property, including removing creosote from a chimney that does not exist on L.W.'s property." I would also encourage anyone to read the LA Daily New story about Evolve and its owner, Aleksandr Guldshtadt. The title of the story is "Encino insurance adjuster tried to scam Eaton fire victims and others, state alleges." Here's a quote from the story .... "State investigators believe Guldshtadt controlled NICA while having financial interests in at least three of the contractors hired using client insurance funds. It is illegal in California for an insurance adjuster to "receive remuneration from or have a finance interest in" any firm that obtains business related to an insurance claim handled by the adjuster." One of those three contractors? Evolve. Here's a link ...https://www.dailynews.com/2025/05/10/encino-insurance-adjuster-tried-to-scam-eaton-fire-victims-and-others-state-alleges/ And here's a link to entire Dept. of Insurance lawsuit... https://legaldocs.insurance.ca.gov/CyberDOCS/Libraries/DOCS_WEB/Common/viewdocdsp.asp?doc=366123&lib=DOCS_WEB&version=373806&mimetype=APPLICATION%2FPDF&file=.pdf&rendition=html&MSOESPq330994WA=x.mht Now, who do you believe?

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.

Going into this huge project in home renovation was a big task. I was not familiar with anything…read more Eli and Donna made it easy for me to understand. I had many questions and concerns which they guided me from interior, exterior, and hardscaping. They have an awesome team of people working with them. Eli, is no joke he is on point with efficiency, quality and professionalism. Donna, is so sweet and kind with her advice in interior design. Maria, receptionist is helpful and available when I needed her. I am looking forward in the future to work with them again. Quality First Builders I highly recommend for your next project in renovation.

Working with Eli and Donna was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their attention to…read moredetail and their commitment to quality truly set them apart. Eli delivered the project on time and handled every phase of construction with professionalism and care. The entire team was respectful and punctual. There was always a big team working from Monday-Saturday. Donna brought our vision to life with creativity and expertise. The final result was not only beautiful but also functional and tailored perfectly to our needs. She was patient and guided me throughout the entire process. Couldn't have picked out my gorgeous backsplash and countertops without her! We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Eli and Donna to anyone looking for a reliable, talented team to bring their home or project to life.

I want to add to an already outstanding list of reviews of Plan and Permit to write a review about…read moreRon and his colleagues. We hired Ron to do the architectural plans for the remodel of a fourplex. He came in with a fancy camera scanner to measure everything, a very efficient process. He was very much on time with the delivery of the initial draft. We discussed minor changes and submitted to the city, and they had just had a few minor corrections before approval, which is better than other architectural teams I have worked with. After we began work on the project, we discovered a beam in the ceiling was not pointing in the right direction, leading to the need for a revision to the plans. The engineer Margarito went on site and approved changes, which allowed us to quickly adapt. Overall this was a very streamlined process, I would be happy to use his services in the future and can very much recommend him.

We used Plan and Permit for a small home addition and had a great experience. Ron was really easy…read moreto work with and did a great job explaining the whole process upfront, especially since we were new to permits and planning. The timeline was totally reasonable (honestly, my slow email responses probably added more time than anything on their end), and the plans were approved by the city on the first try, which was a huge relief. It was also hard to find someone willing to take on a smaller project at a fair price, and they were very thorough. Even months later, they've still been responsive with follow-up questions from our contractor. Would definitely recommend, especially for smaller renovations or additions.