5 Stars! I highly recommend FJ Engineering. They served as the structural engineer of record (SEOR)…read morefor our major single-family home remodel and addition. Their expertise literally saved our build from a very poor framing contractor. The contractor caused massive delays due to non-existent planning, mismanaged materials, and repeatedly misinterpretation of the structural stamped drawings, including framing ceiling joists improperly and installation detail errors. Fortunately, the owner, Francisco Garcia, stepped in with efficient practical solutions for every single error while maintaining code compliance and structural integrity. Francisco was incredibly patient, performing comprehensive hold point inspections, clearly explaining details to help contractor's rework and omissions. He accommodated last minute inspection requests time and time again. Now that framing is officially signed off by the city, we have absolute peace of mind. Francisco and his team are the communicative, professional experts you want in your corner, whether for a remodel or new construction. FJ Engineering will contribute to the success of your project through the value they bring from initial development of structural plan drawings and his diligent oversight through final sign-off.

Francisco helped me with a small structural issue in my new home to pass an electrical inspection…read more His communication was prompt and thorough, and he was incredibly friendly and reasonable. The city was satisfied with the end result - thank you! We'll be back!

I can't recommend Ben enough for any architectural needs, especially if you're navigating the…read morecomplex permit process in Malibu. From the very beginning, Ben has been incredibly professional, attentive, and proactive. What truly sets him apart, however, is his genuine heart and empathy for his clients. My mother's business had to be put on hold during this process, which was an unexpected and stressful time for our family. Ben didn't just treat us like another project; he truly understood our situation. He worked tirelessly to resubmit plans and handle corrections as fast as possible because he genuinely wanted my mom to be able to get back to work and reopen her shop. It's rare to find someone who takes your personal success so personally. Beyond his expertise, Ben's pricing is very reasonable and fair, he is not overpriced at all, which is hard to find in this area. He was also incredibly helpful and understanding by allowing us to pay in installments while the business was closed. This financial flexibility was a lifesaver for us and showed his true character as someone who wants to help, not just make a profit. If you want an architect who is highly skilled, honest, and truly cares about your family and business, Ben is the one to call. We are so grateful for everything he's done. Thank you Ben!

I had a great experience working with Ben and would highly recommend him. He drew up plans for our…read moreproject and went above and beyond in helping us navigate some unexpected issues with the City of Los Angeles. Due to circumstances outside of our control, our original plan checker was replaced, which caused delays and additional review. Ben stepped in and handled everything professionally, working directly with the city to resolve the issues and keep our project moving forward. His knowledge of the process and persistence made a huge difference. On top of that, his pricing is very competitive, especially considering the level of service and support he provides. Overall, a 5-star experience--I would absolutely work with him again.

My wife and I have started a bath kitchen remodel. So far trying to get a straight answer and have…read moreanyone we have invited to submit a quote to arrive or respond on time has been a nightmare. Erick on the other hand has been on time and responsive on our first step of the process and that is the design and permitting of the work we want to do on our house. He has been on time on everything we have asked of him and high degree of honesty. His honesty has helped us with navigating our discussion with other contractors. We have not settled on a contractor on the actual remodel but the work Erick has done so far on drafting our architectural design renderings and permit process. His sehas been top notch and if all goes well, my wife and I are strongly considering hiring him as our contract for the actual remodel. Stay tuned and I'll let you know how that turns out. So this is part 2 of the prior review and it is post project completion review. So long story short Erick and his crew have been top notch, professional, cost effective, honest, punctual, available, approachable in every sense of every word I am using to describe his work. Although the project took a little longer then expected it was not his doing but rather my ability to keep up with the pace of the work. I suggest you order things in advance especially windows and any custom work. In short we remodeled our kitchen, laundry room and master bath. Demolished a hallway and bedroom closet to extend the hall way from front to back, sealed some doorways, widen the doorway to the kitchen and then because the price was right and we had the resources, we decided to paint the whole house. All in all, Erick was a man with solutions, advice and was really looking out for us and making sure the project was done right. I highly recommend Erick from start to finish on any project you are doing. Hey will do your design, get your permits, do the demolishing, remodel and be there for final inspection. And he did this all with the same crew everyday. Which for me means a lot because that means he has people who want to work for him such as Marcos, who was builder on the spot. Thank you Erick and Marcos,our family is really enjoying everything you did. Whatever is our next project, I know I only have one call to make and that is to Erick.

Informative, helpful, kind. Erick is a wonderful partner in a complicated landscape.read more

We have worked with several other licensed contractors in the past for remodelling other projects…read more One company was nothing but a never ending stressful nightmare so I was very nervous when meeting with new contractors but am so happy to say that Armen was great to work with. So much so that we decided to hire him for the next project before the first had even finished. Armen was friendly, easy to communicate with, replied to messages in a timely manner, worked consistently, dedicated to the job, kept a very tidy and organized job site and I liked that he had so many great connections for other jobs that he doesn't do. For example we wanted new fencing and gates around our entire property and the company he recommended to us was great. The kitchen cabinet guy he recommended was great as well. Armen did a full remodel - new floors, baseboards, door casing, removed popcorn ceiling, new kitchens & bathrooms - tub, shower tile, floor tile, backsplash tile, sinks, faucets, countertops, new windows & doors, new lighting, paint and installed appliances. The finished quality of work was very nice as well. As someone who is a perfectionist and sees every. little. tiny. thing - I appreciated the level of attention to detail paid as well as the fact that anything I did notice and mention, would be corrected without issue. I also appreciated that he would let us know of anything he found such a termite damage and replaced the damaged wood and anything else wrong he found along the way. He also went above and beyond by helping us install a doorbell camera and a few other things after the job was finished. We would most definitely recommend Armen & his company Priority One - he's a super solid guy.

Armen was very knowledgeable and was able to get the job done fast!! Highly recommend for any of…read moreyour construction needs! Very satisfied with the results!

I contacted Rony based on a referral from a friend to replace my roof. He took a look at my roof…read moreand said it just needed repair, not replacement. He took care of the repairs the next day. I then hired RELA to paint my house and he and his crew did an awesome job. Very professional. Completed the job in a week. Took care with my house (even took out my garbage bins for me!) I'd highly recommend RELA.

We hired Rony for to build a new ADU and were mostly very happy with the results. Rony was…read moreincredibly responsive, creative, and solution-oriented, always keeping our vision in mind. His team of specialists did excellent work, and he really excelled at finding ways to make things happen. Our only feedback would be that we wished he had been more knowledgeable about local permits and codes, as we felt he sometimes acted as more of a middle man between us and his team. Overall, though, we appreciated his dedication and would recommend him for his responsiveness and creativity!

When we moved to Oxnard, California two years ago, we did not realize that the parking rules would…read morebe so restrictive. It did not take long for the HOA to make it clear that we had a problem. After a few letters from the HOA delineating the parking rules for both the driveway and the street we searched for a contractor who could remodel the garage to accommodate our 24-foot Sprinter Van. After researching a few companies in the area, we decided on Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. and we were happy to sign a contract with Jacob Lankri, the owner. The first step was to decide on the basic design package. Once that was settled, we submitted the engineered plans to our HOA. After many months of wrangling with the HOA, Gilah Lankri, the project engineer, was able to produce engineered drawings that met the HOA's aesthetics and expectations. Jacob and Gilah submitted the plans to the city of Oxnard. Unfortunately, it took the city of Oxnard a frustrating 10 months to review and approve the plans. All the while, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. stayed with us determined to get approval. Once we got approval to begin construction in December 2024, the demolition of the old garage was accomplished quite quickly. Even though we hit a snag regarding the Southern California Gas Company line, we eventually got approval to relocate and replace the line which delayed the project 5 weeks. Finally in March 2025 construction of the new Garage began in earnest. Jacob's team, led by an amazing foreman, Edgar, constructed a new elevated ceiling in the garage with new rafters and support beams as well as new tiled roof. The inside of the garage was completely refinished with drywall, texturing and fresh paint. New and improved lighting was installed in the garage along with assorted electrical outlets. The finishing touches included a new door to the backyard, matching the epoxy surfacing on the garage floor and patching preexisting holes in the walls. Outside, new stucco and siding had to be applied as well as painted. The disconnected solar panels and rain gutters were expertly reinstalled. In addition, an area of the driveway had to have pavers reinstalled looking better than before. I addition to the garage remodel project, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. procured and installed a new sliding glass door complete with a doggy door for access to the back patio. They also removed a set of windows in the dining room and then procured and installed a beautiful set of French doors. Finally, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. removed an old single front door and expertly installed a beautiful mahogany double front door. All the finishing details were expertly accomplished.

I had an issue with my old stucco walls, and Jacob from Atlas came out to take a look. As we walked…read morethe property, he gave me a ton of helpful info about how my building was constructed back in the 1920s, what materials were used, and how they age. Really knowledgeable, straightforward, and professional. I'm still deciding on whether I need to move on my particular repair job, but the visit itself was super worthwhile and I'd definitely call them again.

I couldn't be happier with Simply Done. We first worked with them in 2020 when we had a water…read moreheater leak in the kitchen, and had to get it completely remodeled. They understood our vision since we got to start from scratch, gave us advice, helped us source vendors (who most of the time were below the cost of places we found on our own), and were quick in getting the job done. Of course we went back to them when we remodeled the rest of our house a couple years later. We couldn't be happier with the service and quality we received from Simply Done, Vince, and his whole team. I've recommended them to several friends since and they all felt the same way. 10/10. Highly recommended them for your project.

I can't praise Simply Done Builders enough! Not only were they incredibly professional and worked…read morewith immense skill and attention to detail, but Vince and the team created a space where I felt safe and encouraged to ask questions and share my thoughts as well as preferences.

Working with Greyson was awesome. After having some sub-par work done on our house prior to moving…read morein, my wife and I consulted Greyson to take a look at the damage and see if there was any structural issues that needed to be addressed. He was very responsive and was able to come to our home the same day. His walkthrough, insight and expertise was above and beyond. He answered all our questions very thoroughly and even brought up how to improve some other potential issues and offered solutions. My wife and I felt very comfortable working with him. I highly recommend working with Greyson.

Greyson provided structural & architectural drawings and application to Glendale City for a small…read moreinterior renovation project for a unit in a 1940 triplex. Glendale Community Development / Build & Safety completely dropped the ball in monitoring/ completing the permit but Greyson stayed engaged even though it took 8 months to secure the correct permit, finally appropriately emailing the Glendale Mayor to help with delays. Frustrating to all of us but the engineering & renovation passed muster easily once things were in gear! Appreciate his patience and commitment to getting things done!!