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.

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.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY -- terrible communication and shady tactics…read more I reached out to ProStruct Engineering for a simple onsite structural evaluation at my home in Danville. They sent a 10-page contract and demanded the full $1,100 upfront the same day, before any work was even scheduled. After I signed and inquired, I asked the project manager multiple times for a firm date when the engineer could come out for the survey. Instead of giving a straightforward answer, they used clear delay tactics and kept putting me off with vague responses. When I finally decided to cancel before any site visit or report was started, their own contract (Section 5.5) clearly states I should only owe a $500 "setup fee." Yet they are now treating it as if I owe the entire $1,100. This is a classic "pay us everything first, then we'll drag our feet" operation with a heavily one-sided contract designed to trap customers. Save yourself the stress, the risk of a lien on your house, and the endless runaround. There are plenty of other licensed structural engineers in the Bay Area who actually communicate and don't play games with scheduling. Would not recommend. Proceed with extreme caution.

I hired them for an ADU project. What I loved about them is that they stuck to the timelines and…read moremade sure my queries/concerns were addressed in timely manner.

Eric and the entire team are the best -- professional, extremely communicative, and an absolute…read morepleasure to work with. They went above and beyond at every step, proactively coordinating with our GC and even coming onsite to walk through details together. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a remodeling project.

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 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.

Not Professional, do not follow through. Bottom line is after paying almost $20,000.00 We now…read morehave pay someone else for new designs as they never stamped the designed and never responded to our phone calls. Total rip off.

Has anyone who paid for a project gotten their money back? They took my money and never delivered…read moreanything. I see there are a few lawsuits regarding money claim and I am feeling I need to do the same.

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.

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.

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 recommend the service of QuickenPlans , they are professional what they do , really on time…read more, is exactly what I was looking for , efficient service, thanks QuickenPlans Best. Ernesto

I had a consultation for my room addition project with Quickenplans recently- they were recommended…read moreby my neighbour who did his addition with them. Those guys really know their stuff, very detailed and have a lot of experience with design and permitting in SF Bay. We're still deciding on the project but if we move forward we would go with them.