We needed to get a last-minute structural observation done in order pour our foundation the same…read moreday to beat the rain that night. Soheil picked up and was willing to juggle his schedule around to accommodate our demanding time-frame. He actually arrived a little earlier than promised and immediately started inspecting our rebar work. Soheil probably spent a good 45 minutes observing every single rebar connection on the entire project; I've never witnessed such a meticulous inspection before. In the end, he suggested a couple minor corrections (which we happily made) and gave the city inspector the green light for us to pour. Soheil really came through for us in a tight crunch. If you are a homeowner in need of structural observation services, you will be hard-pressed to find another engineer who is as meticulous, and will make sure your house has been built right.

Important note. They don't do structural repair assessments, only brand new designs. In case you…read morewere looking to do any kind of improvements or repairs. Important distinction.

I met Jesse at a Structurally Integrated Panel (SIPS) course in Brattleboro, Vermont. He was there…read moreto expand his already impressive skill set by incorporating panelized construction to his knowledge base. During a break in the course, we discussed my architectural plans and he sketched out several great structural ideas for my future mountainside home. Jesse gave me his contact information and was always glad to assist with any questions I had during my construction phase. Its important to mention he did all this free of charge! To my mind this really shows his love of engineering. That's the kind of people you want working on your project. I was hoping to actually hire Jesse for another project I have coming up, but found he has since moved his engineering firm to California. Its a loss for us in New England, but a wonderful benefit for those of you on the west coast.

I have been working with Jesse Kendall on plans for a remodel of my home. It's definitely a home…read morethat needs some work and Jesse has provided me with different plan options, all encompassing my needs, ideas and desires for a finished residence. Jesse is professional, courteous, personable along with knowledgable, well spoken and honest. I would recommend him to anyone, he also has very reasonable rates and finished my project in a timely manner.

I found JN Engineering on Yelp by their fantastic reviews. I was looking for a third bid on a…read morecomplex project for a 90-year-old building, for which we were getting crazy-high bids. Also, some of the bids had ballooned the scope of work into a much larger job than it already was. First of all, let me say that these are, without hesitation, the kindest and most enjoyable people I have ever worked with. They were immediately responsive, and Joseph, the owner, got out to see our project site within days rather than weeks. They then gave us a bid far below the others we had received. One of the people on our team thought we should go with a higher bid, as they thought that this bid was too low to consider! I put my faith in one particular Yelp review (among others) that mentioned that they, a contractor/owner, had hired them in a pinch and had now hired them again and again after receiving excellent engineering work. We went with them, and I am here to add that these are the people to hire! Joseph is a lovely man and a brilliant and savvy engineer who gets the job done quickly and expertly at the best possible price. He and his WONDERFUL assistant, Laura, worked diligently with the city of Burbank to get the plans submitted properly, and after only one set of plan revisions, completed in one week, JN's plans were resubmitted and quickly approved for a complex structural repair. Joseph understood the essentials for getting the plans completed well, keeping the job from ballooning out of proportion, and getting them through the plan check process. They followed up on EVERY question and request, they spoke with and met with our contractor on-site when there were questions, and met us with a cheerful team spirit that made this job 1000X easier for all of us on both the owner and contractor sides of this project. I am so grateful to those who took the time to review them, which helped me find them! I, too, can now say that I could not recommend JN Structural Engineering more highly and look forward to working with them again in the future... THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!

As a licensed Architect, I have worked with Joseph Mina and JN Engineering for the past 7 years…read more We collaborated on several difficult structures on complicated sites. Joseph has always been a wonderful consultant, attentive, creative and truly dedicated to finding the best solutions. In addition to being a great Structural Engineer, Joseph is also a true gentleman and an outstanding human being.

Early last year Jeremy assisted us with ensuring the structural integrity of an awkward framing…read moresituation we encountered when remodeling our downstairs bathroom in a two-story condominium. Our contractor said their engineering assessment would cost $5,000. Truth was they didn't want to get involved. The walls were already open so all we really needed was an experienced engineer's assessment of whether we needed to reframe or secure the framing so that we could move on with the renovation. Jeremy was prompt, professional, informative, thorough and reasonable with his pricing. The precision and detail in his explanations demonstrate just how passionate he is about his work and how good he is at his job. He charged way less than $5,000 for an accurate assessment so that we could move on with our renovation. To be honest we feel really lucky to have found Jeremy because it's difficult finding a fair, patient and transparent structural engineer who is wiling to take on smaller projects. Thanks for the help Jeremy. The bathroom looks great!

After going through numerous foundation companies, we wanted to get the real scoop on anything that…read moremay be wrong with our house. You simply can't get the truth without being independent. A foundation company is going to sell you things you "need," but rarely will it truly be what you need. Additionally, a foundation company is not going to send their structural engineer unless you request it. So you're not getting the thoughts of a structural engineer. This is where LA Structure Check/Jeremy comes in. He has no affiliations to any companies and doesn't push any specific company. Despite there being potential fixes, he didn't recommend anyone, so he's sticking to being independent. I'm sure if we asked, he may have suggestions, but part of being independent is you don't push other companies. What we liked about Jeremy is he explained everything and anything that could be concerning about our house. Not only was the information helpful for this house, but any future house we may move into. We are now able to take what we learned and apply it elsewhere. We would definitely contact Jeremy again for any future issues and/or house purchases.

We had significant concerns about our home's foundation and were getting conflicting advice from…read moredifferent contractors. Saeed from Pacific Span came in with 26 years of engineering experience and immediately identified the root cause. He provided a detailed structural plan and handled the execution flawlessly. It is rare to find an engineer who will get their hands dirty and ensure the job is done right to the millimeter. Our home is now stable and we have total peace of mind. Professional, transparent, and incredibly knowledgeable.

I hired Vista Structural/Saeed, to complete structural engineering for an in-depth and major…read morerenovation on a house in Los Angeles. The project involved multiple additions, new floorplan, vaulting ceilings, and large glass openings. Vista/Saeed initially provided a good and low price. But then the problems started. Saeed elected to not meet with the architects, designer (myself), or do a site walk (the house was already demo'd to the studs- revealing the existing structure). Eventually, a completely mistaken-ridden set of structural plans was produced by Vista. Then began a long arduous process of asking Saeed to correct his work. He refused to meet in-person, and after a video meeting, he later still delivered drawings that were riddled with mistakes. At that point, after asking for Saeed to make corrections, he began hurling insults such as "you are OCD", saying I "was making childish comments" (exact words), and blaming my architects. He claims I wanted "perfect plans". He never provided a contract (after I asked 3 times prior), and then at that point demanded I sign his contract, and pay in full before he would make any corrections. In order to move things forward, and trusting him, I PAID HIM IN FULL (and signed his contract), AND THEN AFTER HE REFUSED TO MAKE THE CORRECTIONS. At that point, my architects were able to review his structural drawings in detail, and discovered they were riddled with even more mistakes than I previously was aware. When I asked Saeed (nicely, this entire time), he said he was on vacation and would look at the comments in 3 weeks time. And that he was going to charge me for correcting his mistakes. At that point I fired Vista/Saeed from the project. I asked him for return of my payment (due to work provided that I cannot use). After consulting my Lawyer, I offered Saeed an opportunity to refund me a partial amount of my payment, which he refused. Saeed proceeded to bill me an additional $1,750, citing that he did additional work which I owe him money for. I strongly advise you to be incredibly careful if you consider hiring Vista/Saeed. I learned the hard way, that there is a reason why his price is so low. Additionally, look carefully at his contract. There is a "limitation of liability" clause. He limits his liability to the lesser of his service charge, or 10K. Great- so if Vista/Saeed designs your future dream home, you pay a million dollars to build it, and there is a structural problem, Saeed is liable only for whatever you paid him. I am an experienced designer/builder, with over 20+ years of real estate experience. I would advise you to take your business elsewhere.

We had these guys do an SB 326 inspection on our balconies. We were able to schedule the inspection…read morewithin a week of first contacting them. They were super informative and answered any questions we had. On top of that, they had the report ready within a week of the inspection date. All around awesome experience. No hassle, very straightforward, and quick. Definitely recommended!

I've been working with the owner for years. His professionalism and dedication to high quality work…read morespeaks wonders. He will work to make sure his customers are 100% satisfied 100% of the time.

Absolutely amazing people, they are fast, officiant, and extremely knowledgeable! The city of LA…read morewas being so difficult and very demanding, Arbi assured me not worry that they are gong to get the clearance from Bureau of engineering in LA. Also their office lady, Lusine is so nice and professional, every thing was done in timely manor. I highly recommend them. Thank you K&M

Nice people and perfect structural engineers. Perfect and complete document delivery and permit…read moreprocess. 100% recommended. N. Petrosian-AIA