I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer Hamid who drafted the plans to convert our kitchen into an open-concept layout, which required removing a previously load-bearing wall. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail was truly outstanding. The engineer demonstrated a deep understanding of structural integrity while also respecting the design vision for the space. He carefully evaluated the existing structure and developed precise plans to safely support the load while allowing us to achieve the open, modern kitchen we wanted. His calculations and documentation were thorough and well-organized, which made the permitting and construction process much smoother. What impressed me most was his ability to balance technical precision with practical solutions. He communicated clearly, answered all questions patiently, and ensured the plans were easy for the contractor to follow. The result was a seamless transformation--our kitchen now feels bright, spacious, and beautifully integrated with the rest of the home. If you need an engineer for structural modifications, especially for projects involving load-bearing walls, I highly recommend his services. His expertise, reliability, and commitment to quality truly set him apart. read more

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I had a crack in my driveway. Got my foundation inspected, it was fast, efficient and stress free .

Very happy with Hamid's service! He came out and spent plenty of time helping me investigate my situation and determine what was needed. He even came back with his partner on their own time over the weekend to verify some things and didn't charge extra. Plans were prepared quickly and they were clear. We did need to tweak something that was incorrect on the plan, but he did so quickly and again without charging extra. Very nice guy, great value! read more

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Wanted to open up a wall. Got Hamid to come out and create plans, which we executed. It was complex in that we required steel columns and beams to make the wall fully open and earthquake proof, but ultimately he delivered those plans for a reasonable cost and referred me to his GC who executed on the plan for a good price. read more

Highly recommend Distinguished Structural Engineers. We have a damaged exterior wall which is over 100 years old and is structurally damaged. We called Distinguish Structural Engineers and Hamid came out to inspect the wall. Hamid was nothing short of thorough and would kindly explain everything he was looking for and testing for. He took the time to listen to our concerns, and hypothesize what could be wrong, and followed up with solid solutions and a detailed inspection report. read more

I had Hamid inspect my house for a number of concerns with drywall cracks, an improperly installed deck and potential framing and foundation issues. Hamid communicated clearly and was able to schedule an inspection sooner than other engineers I contacted, and for a much more reasonable price. During the thorough inspection, Hamid clearly explained what he was seeing and possible causes and fixes. He then prepared a detailed report that I was able to use as a solid foundational document for several projections. I highly recommend Hamid and Distinguished Structural Engineers. read more

Great service. I had a few cracks that I wanted checked out. They were very prompt with answering messages, scheduling, and arriving right at the appointment time. Farshid was honest and did a thorough job, giving me a write up of his findings and suggestions. Will work with them again for any projects that require engineering read more

I can't say enough good things about Distinguished Structural Engineers. Hamid did a structural inspection on a residential property I own. He was very responsive to my initial inquiry, he set the appointment within just a few days of my call, and he was very professional and thorough. Hamid went above and beyond and looked at and answered questions about an area of the house that was outside of the scope of what I hired him to inspect. As a woman, meeting with contractors and other professionals in the home can be uncomfortable or even intimidating, but Hamid was a joy to talk to. He even referred me to a contractor for a renovation project I'm working on. Without hesitation I would recommend Hamid to anyone looking for a structural engineer. read more

Hamid came by today to provide guidance around a structural issue that came up in our remodel-gone-wrong. I found Hamid to be so helpful in helping us find the correct path to resolve the problems, and also linking us to professionals who can help. Highly recommend Hamid as a very bright, conscientious and professional contractor. read more

We had Hamid come out to inspect for potential foundation issues that we were really nervous about, and he was fantastic. He took his time on the property and was incredibly thorough in explaining what was going on--we never felt rushed or confused. He made sure we fully understood the issue and what our options were moving forward. We also really appreciated how quickly they were able to come out. Highly highly recommend if you're looking for someone knowledgeable, professional, and patient. Well worth the cost for the peace of mind. Thank you guys for your expertise!! read more

I hired Distinguished Structural Engineers about a year ago to assist with the conversion of a detached garage into an ADU. Farshid and his team worked relentlessly to ensure I had exactly what I needed to ensure the project was able to move forward with my city. Communication was incredible and whenever I came across issues, they were able to resolve it quickly. If you're searching for a high quality group of engineers to assist you with any project, I highly recommend DSE. The value they provide is top notch. read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND. That needs to be known. This was my first venture in the remodeling world. I wanted to remove a support wall (load bearing) to open up the room and have a nice new kitchen. I hired DSE for structural plans for the removed wall and architectural plans to move around MEP (outlets, plumbing, etc). The wall to be removed has an outlet and plumbing for the fridge. Anyways, they completely planned it all out and had things drawn up in a jiffy. It took about 2 weeks to get it all done, but if I was better prepared, it would have been shorter. I submitted the plans myself to the city, first try it was a successful submission!! I now conform to city requirements, which makes me a law abiding citizen, all thanks to DSE. This all sounds good, but what about price? The best in town, IMPOSSIBLE to beat. I talked to 7 different firms, DSE beats them all. We all hate bad experiences and being ripped off. These guys are a gem in the rough. Great experience at a low price you can't find anywhere else. I'll never need to look again when my next project comes around the corner. read more

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We wanted to expand our kitchen and Farshid and his wonderful staff at DSE provided us with such professional advice, guidance and service. The contractor we hired continually kept making mistakes and Farshid's team would assure us that everything was going to be okay. After 5 months of early morning grinding, chipping and contractors not showing up as scheduled we finally got the kitchen we wanted. In the meantime Farshid would constantly check in with us to make sure we were satisfied with them. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a structural engineer any day! Thank you DSE!!! read more

I highly recommend this place. Farshid was very detailed in his inspection, very professional and friendly. Our house has some hairline cracks and we needed a structural engineer to verify the integrity of the foundation. We made an appointment for Farshid to come check it out. He probably spent 1.5 hours checking the inside and outside of the house, asking questions and running all types of tests. During the process he would explain to us what he was expecting to see if this was a structural issue and answer all our questions. After the inspection, we received a detailed report from Farshid. I think this company has really good customer service and I highly recommend it. read more

Hamid did an exceptional job working with my soils engineer to ensure my project had the most cost effective design.

I was in need of a structural home inspection and wanted the structural system of my house to be evaluated by a professional engineer. I contacted DSE and talked to Hamid who quickly scheduled the inspection for my project. Even when I had to reschedule the inspection, Hamid was flexible and allowed me to reschedule my inspection on a short notice. Farshid conducted the inspection. He was very thorough, spent time to explain everything related to my house and finally sent me a comprehensive report after the inspection. I highly recommend DSE for your structural needs. Thank you DSE. read more

Hamid is a very thoughtful and conservative engineer who is easy to work with. I hired him to consult on some potential changes to our home including opening an exterior wall to expand a door and consultation on framing around removal of interior walls. Hamid is very sharp, observant, and great at explaining things to you in laymen's terms to help you understand complex issues such as loads on shear walls. I enjoyed working with him and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a structural engineer. read more

Farshid came out and helped inspect our home. We bought our home 2 months ago but did not have a structural inspection done during escrow. We decided to have a foundation company do an inspection of our crawl space. They recommended some repairs that weren't too major fortunately. The same week Farshid came and looked at our home. He was very clear in communication and also took his time to review and explain things. He saw that we recently replaced our roof and said that the overall structure looks to be in good shape. The second half of our home was built in 2002 and was permitted so Farshid looked under the crawl space to verify that there was structural reinforcement present. He confirmed this for us. He gave some good suggestions on what we should do with the side of our home that has a lot of dirt and is on a slope. We are installing rain gutters and will be eventually hiring some landscapers to create some type of hard scape to allow the water to drain down to the alley. He told me that since tree house was in pretty good shape he didn't feel it was necessary to do an official report. He charged half of what we previously agreed to. It was very fair and his advice was much appreciated. read more

I reached out DSE to have a structural engineer to help assess some cracks that had begun to appear in my home. I was worried it might be part of larger structural issues. Hamid and Farshid were very responsive and quick to schedule with me (and offered a competitive price). Farshid came to my home and conducted a thorough review. He spoke to me and my husband every step of the way explaining what he was seeing and what could be causing the cracks. Ultimately no structural issues were found! I really appreciated DSE's professionalism and thorough assessment. I would gladly work with them again. read more

While we were not in their service area, I appreciated their quick response and tips for me~ I would have liked to have worked with them!

Very responsive to phone calls, texts, and emails. We had to do a revision per the City and they took care of it quickly. Hamid and his team did a great job for my needs. Thank you again. read more

Hamid is a great structural engineer. He did a few projects for me. Delivery was good, quality work and excellent service. Would highly recommend. read more

I worked with this professional group on my property located in Pasadena, Hamid Kazem meet me on jobside explained all aspects of the job to me and timelines, he submitted all the plans even sooner than schedule, such nice job and great customer service, I am a real estate developer and definitely working with Kazem and his professional group in future again. read more

I had two beams and two posts in my living room/dining room area and I wanted them down. The guys at DSE were professional, on time, consulted with each other about the best solution and came up with a plan the city approved. My contractor took everything out and said how great the engineering was on the project. I would recommend them to everyone and I think their price was fantastic compared to a couple others. read more

I needed to attain a foundation inspection for a VA loan on a manufactured home. I tried reaching out to numerous engineers; however, no one was returning my message and the companies that did stated that they don't offer that service. I'm so blessed to have come by Distinguished Structural Engineers!!! Literally, within 20 minutes, they responded. They was such a comforting and professional approach. Within a day, they had sent out the contract with an upfront fixed rate and immediately after that Dr. Farshid Hosseini contacted me and literally drove 2 hours that same weekend because the inspection needed to be expedited. He spent countless hours and even a second trip back to the property because the loan underwriter was being so rigid and required numerous changes to the report. Things that were not even typical for a foundation inspection. Dr. Hosseini didn't give up on us and went above and beyond! Night after night we were messaging, at times for over an hour! He understood how desperate the situation was and stuck by us. Revision after revision...until it finally met the expectations of the loan underwriter... thank you so much Dr. Hosseini and Dr. Kazem for not giving up and being a vital part of getting our loan approved! Enzo read more

I had a tricky remodel on an historic property and DSE worked with me to get everything through the city permitting process. Even when the city asked for revisions a year later (the delay was due to my own issues), DSE was there for me, as they had promised. I highly recommend Hamid and his team! I'm so grateful for their assistance. read more

Great job doing all the structural engineering and architectural drawings. Everything turned out phenomenal.

Incredible company that is whole-heartedly committed to outstanding communication and deadlines! I contacted several structural engineers for obtaining a set of calculations that needed to go into plans for my remodel permit. Hamid Kazem was far and away the most responsive and able to deliver on my project weeks ahead of what other firms could manage. My designer who has been working in North County Coastal SD for decades was stunned by the quality and efficiency of Hamid's work and told me that #1 I was very lucky to have found Hamid and #2 he will be contracting with him for structural plans going forward. I intend to do the same and highly recommend Hamid and his firm for anyone in need of these services! read more

I worked with Hamid from distinguished structural engineers. They did an amazing job with the structural calculations I needed for my project. I took down a load bearing wall and built a new 5' high retaining wall in my backyard. Hamid came to the job site examined everything and came up with a plan, he answered all my MANY questions and had the plans ready within a few weeks. He helped me talk to suppliers to make sure I purchased the right parts and to the inspectors and my builders to verify everything was built the right way. I am very pleased and highy recommend their services. read more

Highly capable, professional, and responsive engineers. Hamid and his colleagues are truly exemplary in the quality and rigor of their technical work as well as the level of customer supprt read more