I am an apartment owner/investor and want to let other apartment owners know about my experience…read morewith Reverence Engineering. Last year, I obtained an inspection of the deck and balcony at my family's 10 unit apartment complex in order to comply with Senate Bill 721. After learning that our cantilevered balcony needed structural work, I began calling engineering firms. I chose Reverence Engineering because I wanted to work with a smaller firm and I was impressed with my initial call with principal engineer Brett Sauers. During that conversation, he explained in simple terms how he would approach creating plans and seeking permits for a major retrofit of our balcony walkway. From there, I was kept well informed by email at every step of the way. Because I live out of state and was not able to be present for any site visits, Brett prepared an explanatory video for me so that I could see exactly what he was seeing and understand how we could solve the structural challenges. The draft plans were ready more quickly than I expected and Brett personally addressed all my questions with patience and precision. The City took longer than I had hoped to do its plan review, but Brett's staff sent me weekly updates. In addition, they walked me through all the forms that I needed to sign so it ended up being a pain-free process from start to finish. I really couldn't be happier with the attentiveness of Brett and his team, as well as the outcome. They deserve accolades for exceptional structural engineering work, at a very reasonable cost.

I have to give Brett the owner some credit here. On June 18, as soon as the negative review came…read moreout, he contacted me with a story about loosing my email and somehow falling through the cracks. He was very apologetic, we chatted via email, he said he had a few things to check on and would get back to me in a few days. Im going to assume that his interpretation of a few days is different from the status quo...It's been another month and he won't return my calls and still no follow up email.

I have been scouring to find an engineer for my residential project and have googled everybody…read moreunder the sun. David answered my call early one morning and was more than eager to alleviate my recent concerns. He answered some questions, then asked me some follow-up questions. He also gave me great service by steering me back in the right direction. I feel more at ease with his service so far and look forward to working together instead of dreading this stressful experience.

I had a roofer tell me that my entire roof support structure was in danger of failing and they had…read moretheir structural engineer come out. The estimate was astronomical and would take months to complete. I brought in Distinguished Structural Engineers to give me a second opinion. They give me a written analysis with lots of pictures pointing out some issues, but they gave us peace of mind that the structure was fundamentally sound and only needed attention in a few areas. We used one of their recommended roofers and spent a tiny fraction of the first roofer's estimate to correct the issues. I highly recommend Distinguished Structural Engineers for any work you're considering.

I consulted with DSE regarding structural issues with my house. They did a thorough job at…read moreinspecting the various aspects of the structure and foundation and everything around it. Their report was detailed and provided clear follow up actions. Their fees are reasonable and communication was clear.

Very experienced and knowledgeable of the project. Starting with a thorough proposal and…read moreexplanation of the services required by Larry, detailed analysis and planning by Robert and a great crew by David and his team including Ian. The entire process was expertly executed.

They were amazing! Saved our foundation! Very professional, reasonable and a true pleasure to work…read morewith. Highly recommend!

We recently completed a major remodel with TNT Design and Build, and now that everything is…read morefinished, we're very happy with the result. The kitchen and primary bathroom were the biggest transformations, but the new staircase and tile work on the risers are probably what grab you first when you walk into the house. The quality of the finished work really shows. Austin was an excellent project manager and had a lot to coordinate on a pretty involved project across multiple trades. Tabo and others did excellent plumbing work, including some fairly complicated changes with our Brizo shower and bath fixtures. Armando and others handled the electrical work, including getting our Lutron Caseta lighting set up throughout the house. Ivan and Juan Carlos did beautiful, artistic tile and masonry work, including the fireplace, which is one of the highlights of the remodel. Dakota did expert fabrication and installation of our Taj Mahal quartzite and large-format porcelain slabs, and Damian and David built and stained a beautiful new staircase that completely changed the entrance to our home. The tile work, stairs, fireplace, plumbing, and stonework are all areas where the craftsmanship really stands out. Austin was always kind, patient, and positive, even when there were problems to work through. His personality is honestly tailor-made for project management, and he was good at pushing things in the right direction without creating unnecessary drama. There were a few points where things were moving slower than expected and I reached out to the owner to help grease the skids, which helped get things moving again. Austin was also very good about addressing things he knew bothered us, no matter how small. The biggest area for improvement was the schedule. The project took a bit longer than we expected, and for a project this involved, I think more realistic milestones and completion targets could have been established up front and updated along the way. There were stretches where we were guessing when certain things would actually be finished. My advice to anyone starting a large remodel would be to ask a lot of questions about the schedule at the beginning, get realistic milestones clearly defined, and then be patient. Having worked with other contractors in the past, we know some of this is just part of remodeling, and I think TNT managed it much better than others we've worked with before. That said, remodeling is ultimately about what you're left with when everyone is gone, and we're extremely happy with what TNT built for us. The workmanship made it worth the wait, and we would absolutely recommend them to someone who puts quality ahead of rushing through a job. I'd much prefer the former than the latter!

Mor was our project manager for our master bathroom renovation. We're really happy with how the…read morebathroom turned out and love the final design!

I was concerned that the foundation of my home needed repair. I conducted extensive research to…read morefind a licensed engineer whose license was in good standing, who dealt with single family residences, was not affiliated with a repair company, and had excellent, recent reviews on Yelp and Google, with no negative reports with the BBB. Trent and SD Engineering came out on top. I had an excellent experience with Trent! He is very professional! He is very easy to communicate with! He quickly returns calls and email messages. He speaks clearly and provides detailed explanations. Trent arrived on time! He willingly, professionally and patiently answered all my questions. He patiently explained things I didn't understand. When I pointed out areas of concern, Trent provided detailed explanations. He did NOT dismiss or downplay any of my concerns. He was very respectful both towards me and my home. Trent is very observant and displays excellent attention to detail. His report was very detailed, yet easy to understand. He provided the final report when he said he would. I highly recommend Trent for any foundation evaluation needs! The level of service he provides is well worth the fee charged!

Trent was very quick to respond and answer any questions i had. He was accommodating on getting out…read moreto the property in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of a report to evaluate your foundation issues and someone who knows how to interpret those findings.

We hired ABL Construction & Engineering to widen our driveway apron and had a great experience. The…read morecrew was professional, punctual, and showed up on time every day. What impressed us most was how well they handled working with the City of Carlsbad to get permits approved, keeping everything moving smoothly. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them.

They are a small, but mighty construction company withe a whole lots of quality work. They helped…read morewith my city of San Diego sidewalk program that I was forced to repair. It was a nightmare until Ivan came to my home and said he was familiar with this program. Immediately I felt some relief after he explained the process. Ivan took measurements and pictures to submit to the city. After getting quotes from other places Ivan and Isaac came back with a detailed work order that explained the whole project. I was comfortable withe the numbers and the knowledge in the city engineering process. The price and the peace of mind were both great. The sidewalk is back and the city is satisfied withe the work. Highly recommend family owned businesses.

Marc Hetherington comes through again! We had a "million dollar landslide" that directly affected…read moreour property. Yes, that is a lot of north county real estate. Several homes were affected, it looked ugly, not only in terms of athestics, but also in home values lost. Hetherington Engineering not only designed an elegant fix that actually enhanced the homes beyond where they were initially, he did it in a timely manner and with class. The properties involved are staying where they are forever, the fix is locked in bedrock! He just delivered documents stating that we are whole, that nothing is moving. Ever. Would I use him again for another project? Yes! Put Hetherington on the interview list for your next project.

From the owner: Hetherington Engineering provides soil/geotechnical engineering, geologic and geoenvironmental…read moreservices to the construction industry and related fields. Primarily undertaking projects in California, Hetherington Engineering, Inc., has also provided services in Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Minnesota.

We've had some bad scenarios come up with our rebuild, which made us even more grateful that our…read morearchitect recommended Simeone. Al gave us great options and set us up with a good understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches. All the tradesmen that came through during our build noted his solid and beautiful design. When we ran into unexpected issues with a part of the project originally outside the engineer's scope of work, Al was extremely empathetic and helpful in providing us both a reasonable engineering solution and wise practical considerations for us to chew on. Because we did much of the build ourselves, we had a more intimate set of interactions with everyone we brought in to work on the project. We finished the project realizing that Simeone was by far the one we could trust the most. Next time we will bring him on early. We realize it is worth it.

We've worked with Al Simeone numerous times over the past decade on three different personal homes…read more He's an excellent engineer and designer.

We have worked with Amgad for several years on many different projects, and he has consistently…read morebeen an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely detail-oriented in everything he does. One of the things we appreciate most is that he not only provides excellent structural engineering solutions, but he also brings thoughtful ideas and practical problem-solving to projects. He works collaboratively with the entire team and always takes the time to make sure every detail is properly considered. His plans are clear, well thought out, and reliable, and we have always felt confident recommending him to our clients. We truly value the working relationship we have built with him over the years and look forward to continuing to work together on many more projects. We have worked on projects throughout Orange County. Have done work with him in Newport Beach and many other coastal communities. Highly recommend.

Very professional and responsive. Definitely an expert in foundation issues. Highly recommend.read more