I've emailed and called for a quote. Response to my email was not filled with any information that…read moreI asked for. They asked for my number in email, even though we talked on the phone when they asked for my email. It was a pain communicating after I sent the information over I had for a quote to be delivered. there is no physical location. Only go with them if you have patients and know nothing about the process. I do.

My wife and I wanted to do remodeling to our house, A to Z was very professional, their pricing was…read morevery good and their work was on time with no delays in getting our permits.

DO NOT HIRE!!!!!! Unfortunately we did not read these reviews before hiring Mr. Zand and we ended…read moreup in the exact same situation. He took a year, asked for money that was not in the contract, could never get ahold of him and constantly tried to change the pricing of our contract. When we told him we weren't happy and tried to explain why he said he doesn't read emails more than a paragraph long. He constantly talked down to us, used fowl language and when we tried to get out of the contract and even pay him an extra $1,000 just to go away he sued us. He even told us if we found someone cheaper that he would not only let us out of our contract but that he would pay us our money back. When we went to court we showed this information to the judge and she said tough it doesn't matter what he says or promises if it isn't in the contract than it doesn't matter. I read David M.'s review from Oceanside and it was literally like reading what happened to us. I don't understand how this man is able to get away with this. When he threatened us he said if we don't pay him he will sue us and just to let us know he has successfully sued 46 people and won. How he keeps getting away with this is beyond me. What a waste of time and money!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not hire!

I want to share my opinion about Mr. Zand's structural engineering firm! Last year I bought a large…read more3 story house which was not completed! Building permit was issued in 2004, previous owner did not complete the project & left lots of unknowns in the building, approaching building department of Norco was a nightmare, I almost gave up until i found Hossein Zand & hired him as my engineer of record With his expertise & knowledge as well as his patience & persuasiveness, we were able to finalize our project I strongly believe if it was not for him, we were not able to finish that project I highly recommend Mr. Zand, he has over 45 years of continuous experience & over 20 licenses

Emad Makar did a Soil Analysis and Engineering report so that we could replace a retaining wall…read more His fee was reasonable and he quickly worked on the project at our property. He set expectations on when he could deliver the report and met the timeline. It is a detailed report that will be used by LA County to authorize a permit. We are happy with the quality and timeliness of the services provided. We appreciate Emad's effort and the quality of the report. We will use his services again if we have projects in the future

Emad came out to inspect a property we are in the process of buying. He did a thorough inspection…read moreand sent me a report the next day! He was very detail oriented and great with communication. Super friendly and would recommend for any engineering tasks you need done!

I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer Hamid who drafted the plans to convert…read moreour 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.

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 had a great experience working with them. They were professional, responsive, and really took the…read moretime to understand my vision. The design came out well-organized and exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth throughout the process, and they made everything much less stressful. I highly recommend them!!!

I am very disappointed with the level of service provided. The week prior, we had a detailed…read moreconversation regarding a resolution for an existing structure on our 5-acre property, and the engineer agreed to schedule an in-person consultation. We confirmed an appointment from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Temescal area of Corona. Despite his office being located in Corona, he stated he was unable to find the property, even after I provided clear directions. My elderly parents were present at the property to assist, and I had arranged to meet him during my lunch break from work. Upon arrival, I found no issues accessing the property there were no "large rocks" blocking the entrance as he claimed. Unfortunately, he had already left before the scheduled time without proper communication. Instead, he states that we send photos of the structure. This experience was a significant waste of time and demonstrated a lack of professionalism, reliability, and respect for our schedule. I would not recommend this service based on our experience.

This is the most frustrating company to work with if you are a property owner building an ADU…read more If you are looking for a company that moves quickly - move on If you are looking for a company that responds to you in a timely manner- move on If you are someone who values your time and does not like to consistently repeat your needs, even though you emailed the details - move on If you do not mind consistently correcting an engineer, who is supposed to be a professional and read your emails - move on I wanted to hold off from sharing this review because still waiting on this company to give me the plans I paid for. But this place is so careless in terms of service that I wouldn't want another person trying to build an ADU to fall victim to this place. Just move on.

I've been working with Stewart design for 3 years and I can say I highly recommend them for their…read morequality and professionalism They've done more than 20 projects with my husband and I and I've never had any inconvenient with any project what so ever Christine & Carl is the sweetest I think the biggest thing about working with a business such as design and engineering is the type of professionalism they have to us that's a huge thing. Thank you Carl and christine

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 more than professional! Ramy treats your project with high priority. It does not matter how…read moremany projects he may have going on he is very well time managed. Ramy makes the effort to not only give you a thorough plan, but to also clear any doubts you may have. His buisness operates professionally and they are well aware of all the building codes. Working with Ramy is not taking a leap of faith, it is working in the right direction to get your project moving forward and done. His prices are well worth his services. I have a project that I had to delay due to tenant removal, but even then he still assisted me with questions that I had when i was going through my construction and inspection process. If you need help with an ADU or with any other service he offers you are working with the right man for the JOB! It does not matter how big or small you project is, Ramy experience is of paramount and will guide you in the right direction.

I wouldn't call these folks. While not unusual these days, they are arrogant and unhelpful. It is…read moreone thing to turn down work, it is another to be rude about it and unhelpful with recommendations or advice on where to turn. I called these people after researching them online and after explaining my project, kindly, was told the "boss" doesn't want to do it. Which is fine but after asking if they could recommend anyone else I was told they have no one they can refer or resources I could research to help. I.e. get lost....So.... Enjoy your 1 Star review.

Amanda and the engineers took over my project from a very substandard draftsman and nailed it…read more Plans approved very quickly after waiting for over a year with our other draftsman. They have great prices and prompt services! D

We had a Awesome experience working with Ponce Design Building Permits on our ADU project. From the…read morevery first interaction, he was extremely responsive and professional. He offered smart suggestions that made our project more cost-effective while also adding long-term value to our home. Ponce Design delivered and took the time to walk us through everything in person. The county of Riverside permit requirements are very strict, and it was clear that Sean knew what the county would require. When the county had requests we didn't agree with, he communicated directly with the county planner on our behalf and guided us through the process with confidence and clarity. You get what you pay for with Ponce Design--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. Thank you, Mr. Ponce, GT

Ponce Design was diligent , in doing plans for our ADU and coordinating with the city, in order to…read moreget plans approved. They made the city do what we wanted. We were going to have contractor do plans but glad we went with Ponce Design. They helped us put a design together that was within our budget. Honest and upfront about everything. Definitely will use them again if ever needed. Thank you

We hired BIMCAD to prepare construction plans for a project in Lake Arrowhead. Unfortunately, the…read moreplans contained multiple issues that prevented them from being approved by the county. After months of back-and-forth and paying additional fees for revisions, the plans still did not meet the requirements for resubmittal. The most basic things were omitted (measurements for setbacks) and when we approached James about it, he denied any wrongdoing or fault in the matter. Ultimately we had to hire a different professional and start over from scratch, losing significant time and money in the process. This hurt our family financially. I see other people have had similar experiences so I would heed warning. James was a very eloquent speaker and seemed very knowledgeable, but when it came down to it, his plans were unusable and he wasted months of our time.

We used Bimcad a few days ago and James was extremely helpful. He walked us through the estimate…read moreand there was no ambiguity and explained each charge and why it was necessary. Plus, for a few items that were out of this scope of work, he was still able to point us in the right direction for what type of professional services we needed. He went out of his way to make our project go smoothly. P.S. I read a couple of poor reviews and the Bimcad response to them, and word for word, the bimcad response is what James told us up front about what to expect. There were no surprises on our end, as one of the complainer guys said, because all the details were told to us prior to starting.