I want to add to an already outstanding list of reviews of Plan and Permit to write a review about…read moreRon and his colleagues. We hired Ron to do the architectural plans for the remodel of a fourplex. He came in with a fancy camera scanner to measure everything, a very efficient process. He was very much on time with the delivery of the initial draft. We discussed minor changes and submitted to the city, and they had just had a few minor corrections before approval, which is better than other architectural teams I have worked with. After we began work on the project, we discovered a beam in the ceiling was not pointing in the right direction, leading to the need for a revision to the plans. The engineer Margarito went on site and approved changes, which allowed us to quickly adapt. Overall this was a very streamlined process, I would be happy to use his services in the future and can very much recommend him.

We used Plan and Permit for a small home addition and had a great experience. Ron was really easy…read moreto work with and did a great job explaining the whole process upfront, especially since we were new to permits and planning. The timeline was totally reasonable (honestly, my slow email responses probably added more time than anything on their end), and the plans were approved by the city on the first try, which was a huge relief. It was also hard to find someone willing to take on a smaller project at a fair price, and they were very thorough. Even months later, they've still been responsive with follow-up questions from our contractor. Would definitely recommend, especially for smaller renovations or additions.

I had a full set of plans from a previous contractor/architect that I ended up not moving forward…read morewith for various reasons. It's overwhelming to work City of Garden Grove - so I reached out to various companies who quoted me significantly higher prices just to submit the plans to the city for validation. Fortunately, Jean & Kevin were able to come through with reasonable pricing and did the work to submit the plans to the city for me. They've been a pleasure to work with - and I will likely come back and use them for future projects on the house.

This is the second time Jean-Prescott Studio has helped me with architectural plans and they were…read morejust as amazing this time as the last time. I don't know what more I can say about Jeannice and Kevin's Professionalism, Quality of Work and Integrity than I said in my last review. The bottom line is they are both Extraordinary Human Beings and it's been an honor to work with a team that does what they say they will do and are impeccable with Details and Timelines!

We worked with Michael and Sherry on the design for our side yard in Rancho Mission Viejo. We were…read morethrilled with the design, and final product. Rather than a simple sketch, which we were expecting, they did a full 3D rendering of what it would look like, and we couldn't believe it! Michael helped us come up with ideas that we hadn't previously thought of. I refer him to all my friends who are looking to upgrade, build, or add a nice touch to their homes. Great customer service, will always be a loyal customer!

From the owner: Michael Luna & Associates provides comprehensive planning, architecture, and commercial interior…read moredesign services.

Such an talented group. The attention to detail is unbelievable and it is always a pleasure to…read morework with Jim and Kris on their projects.

We had a great experience working with Ramy on our ADU project. From the very first interaction, he…read morewas extremely responsive and professional. When he came out to take measurements, he offered smart suggestions that made our project more cost-effective while also adding long-term value to our home. Ramy delivered the plans ahead of schedule and took the time to walk us through everything in person. The city of Claremont's permit requirements are very strict, and it was clear that Ramy knew what the city would require. When the city had requests we didn't agree with, he communicated directly with the city planner on our behalf and guided us through the process with confidence and clarity. You get what you pay for with Ramy--his work is high quality, detailed, and thoughtful. His expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism made a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We highly recommend him for any home or ADU project. He is absolutely worth it.

Ramy is WONDERFUL! He helped me with my plans for an ADU in Riverside County. He was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, kind, courteous and professional. He answered all my questions, and I've had a lot, he knows all the local building codes and various city officials and is highly knowledgeable in the various areas related to new builds and additions! I can't say enough kind things about him but if you're looking for an architect for your project, he won't let you down!

We hired BN Design Build for a total remodel that had major sentimental value -- the kind of…read moreproject where you don't just want a good result... you need the right partner. We started with an ~1,600 sq ft home and Ben helped us completely reimagine it into a 3,600+ sq ft dream home that our family plans to keep for generations. What stood out throughout the process was Ben's rare combo of deep technical capability and a genuinely easy, approachable working style. Ben brought significant in-house strength to the table: full architectural design (including our California room / covered patio), plus engineering coordination around soil/civil and drainage planning. That integrated approach made the process far more seamless -- fewer handoffs, fewer gaps, and fewer "who owns this?" moments. And his pricing was fair and attractive for the level of rigor and service. As the build progressed, Ben stayed close and collaborative -- not just sending plans and disappearing. He worked with us and our contractors, answered questions, and helped keep things moving. He was also extremely responsive; he typically replied within a few hours, which makes a huge difference when you're trying to keep a project on track. Ben handled submissions and permitting with the City of Fullerton and worked through City-requested changes efficiently, saving us countless hours and headaches. He also has a sharp eye for detail -- his plans were thorough, complete, and clear -- and he brought creative solutions to get the design we wanted while respecting the budget. Our taste is traditional / Cape Cod, and he did an outstanding job translating inspiration photos into a finished design that feels classic, intentional, and timeless. We went through more than four rounds of revisions, and Ben was patient and constructive the entire time -- he worked with us until we were genuinely happy. Bottom line: Ben translated our dreams into reality, and did it with professionalism, responsiveness, and real care. We recommend him and are happy to discuss our experience with anyone considering BN Design Build. We're almost done with the build and will post pictures once finished!

I highly recommend BN Architect & Associates for attentive and accurate site planning. Benjamin…read moremade our experience so easy, even as our city passed ADU ordinance changes mid-plan. Response times are fast, they're great at drafting exactly what you want within the scope of compliance to regulations. I was very pleased with the professionalism and ability.

Mark did the design drawings for our home remodel in Dana Point. He was very friendly, professional…read moreand efficient, completing the plans on schedule within 2 weeks and getting them approved by the City of Dana Point. We felt that his price was very fair. We were very happy with his work and we recommend him to anyone who might need design services.

Mark is a pleasure to work with! He has walked us through each step of the process as we undergo an…read moreextensive home remodel. We are so grateful to work with someone who is so knowledgeable and responsive.

Worked with Sterling for a big renovation at my home, after a negative experience with other…read morecontractors. They did a great job overall. Bashar, Fanan, and Raed were very responsive. There was continuous and steady progress, and I usually was invited over each week to check on the progress of work. The project was well timed. The initial estimate was for around 5 months. It ended up taking 5 months and 3 weeks. The small delay was due to city permitting back-and-forth and weather, which all seemed understandable. The cost estimate was also quite accurate. We only went less-than-10% over, and generally due to things that we decided to upgrade partway through, or issues we discovered only after tearing open the walls. They also had a one year warranty on issues with the work, which they have honored with no hassle. Ultimately the company acts with integrity, and in this industry that's saying a lot.

Bashar and his team are awesome. He built an ADU unit for us in Lake Forest. Very professional…read moreand knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with his services. He was always available to answers our questions and concerns. We are highly satisfied with our ADU. We will continue using him on future projects.

I am very impressed by your expertise and your ethic. We have been able to find the most elegant…read moreand effective solution for my project. I would recommend you highly for anybody who has a residential construction need in south county. Thank you.

I am writing this review to hopefully help someone and prevent them from being scammed by this…read morearchitect. This review is specifically for Christine Lampert. We hired Christine in November to help design our project. She came to our home and seemed to be professional and a good candidate to help with our project. She talks a good game to get your business by bragging about all of her accomplishments so we fell for the bait. Boy did we make a huge mistake... To start with, we already had the plans for our home, but she wanted to charge us 1600 dollars to scan them into auto cad. She never came out to measure and never correctly entered the measurements into auto Cad. This was our first red flag. She is very lazy and just wants to get paid. Christine sent us a few floor plan Ideas which were our second red flag that lead us to believe she clearly didn't know what she was doing. Her floor plan ideas paid zero attention to any detail of our home.. (doors put into spaces that go directly into the pool, cabinets on walls blocking our view, windows in spaces that don't even make sense) I eventually had to tell her to come out and look at our house so she could pay attention to what she was doing. How embarrassing that I have to tell you how to do your job! She clearly just threw something together in an attempt to just get paid. To make matters worse, she sent an invoice saying she was 90 percent done with the design phase. Once we explained to her we haven't even received a design, she then replied with "you're right, Don't pay that invoice just yet." She clearly hoped we were naive enough to just pay her without receiving any design work. Very dishonest and unprofessional. After two months of not receiving any designs, we reached out to her to ask about the progress of our project. She responded by saying she had nothing to show us yet and needed more time to get us a design. Mind you, we didn't even had a meeting within those two months to even finalize a design so I couldn't understand how she was going to provide me a design without our input at all. This was our third red flag so at this point, we didn't trust Christine anymore so we canceled our contract. Ten days later AFTER we cancel our contract, she sends a random 3D drawing of the most hideous design I have ever seen, again in an attempt to get paid AFTER we already canceled our contract. She then told us she did 100 hours of work for those designs. Keep in mind, she had just told us the day we canceled our contract that she didn't have anything to show us. She clearly again, threw together something in another attempt to steal money from us. She will tell you whatever you want to hear to get you to sign her contract and steal your deposit then demand payment for work she hasn't even done. Such a lack of morals, respect, integrity and just plain greedy! Christine is a not honest and she is lazy. If you look at her HOUZZ reviews, they're all old. Please do yourself a favor and find a professional architect and stay away from this woman.

We had a great experience working with Amgad and the engineering team at San Mina on our home…read moreremodel. The project was fairly complex--it included expanding our living space by building two bedrooms and a bathroom above the garage, as well as removing walls in the kitchen to create an open-concept layout downstairs that required new structural support. From start to finish, their team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise. They took the time to fully understand our vision and translated it into a thoughtful, well-executed design. Their structural plans were clear and thorough, which made the construction process much smoother. Even when we encountered constraints due to city regulations, they worked closely with us to develop a revised design that both met approval requirements and aligned with our needs. We love our remodel thanks to Amgad and team!

We recently both bought a house a few months ago that needed some structural work. This included…read moreremoving several load-bearing walls and vaulting the living room ceiling to open up the space. We reached out to Amgad and within a few days he came out and was able to start the plan right away. It took him only 2 weeks for the plan! He also referred us to a trustworthy contractor that was able to execute the plan with no issues. From beginning to end, Amgad was very responsive. He would also work with our contractor to make sure our project went smoothly. We would definitely contact him again for any future project.