Chris came to advise and measure for a drainage system and was incredibly knowledgeable and…read morethoughtful about the project. His expertise and experience is valuable to us. In addition, we have to commend him for previous work. He is completed on our property on foundation work, including a retrofit. We will always have Chris come to the rescue. Way to go Chris.

I reached out to Alpa about working on a project for me, unfortunately it didn't work out for us I…read morethink it was because they don't work in the area I live in.

Add me to the growing list of folks who are grateful to Samy!…read more He came well referred from local real estate professionals, but I didn't quite know what to expect. As a home buyer in RPV, I was looking to get unbiased, sound engineering advice about the foundation of the home I am buying, and that's exactly what I got. Samy is skeptical of contractors who sell repairs that "put lipstick on a pig" as he put it, and walked me through the proper approach to address the risks and root causes (positive connections post to pier, drainage). I am so grateful to have found you, Samy. Thank you for the invaluable advice.

We hired Sam to look at our balcony and for a small kitchen expansion project. He is full of…read moreknowledge and explains everything in a way we could understand. He helped us determine the direction and order of of our project. He gave us more information than expected, and all of it necessary. We will continue to hire him as a structural engineer consultant on our project. He is also the most reasonably priced of all the structural engineers we evaluated.

Abe is a legend - so thorough and knowledgable. He'd easily be my go-to next time we buy a home or…read moreif we're needing to scope any issues with our current hillside home. 100% recommend.

Abe was able to squeeze us in intime to meet contingencies. He was very thorough and gave us…read moreinformation on the grade, fill and stability of our hill house. He was able to address settling, erosion and water drainage patterns, with realistic expectations for the structure and its age. We feel that we are well informed of what to watch for, but know the house is secure in its location under likely conditions. Thank you Abe!

I can't recommend Ben enough for any architectural needs, especially if you're navigating the…read morecomplex permit process in Malibu. From the very beginning, Ben has been incredibly professional, attentive, and proactive. What truly sets him apart, however, is his genuine heart and empathy for his clients. My mother's business had to be put on hold during this process, which was an unexpected and stressful time for our family. Ben didn't just treat us like another project; he truly understood our situation. He worked tirelessly to resubmit plans and handle corrections as fast as possible because he genuinely wanted my mom to be able to get back to work and reopen her shop. It's rare to find someone who takes your personal success so personally. Beyond his expertise, Ben's pricing is very reasonable and fair, he is not overpriced at all, which is hard to find in this area. He was also incredibly helpful and understanding by allowing us to pay in installments while the business was closed. This financial flexibility was a lifesaver for us and showed his true character as someone who wants to help, not just make a profit. If you want an architect who is highly skilled, honest, and truly cares about your family and business, Ben is the one to call. We are so grateful for everything he's done. Thank you Ben!

Ben is a wonder! My…read moreprevious architect did me super dirty. I was really hesitant hiring someone new. Ben jumped into a complex situation, gave me a sweet price and has talked me through dozens of situations. He has been very responsive, professional and has done great work!

I worked with Prostruct Engineering on a residential interior wall removal project. I was very…read morepleased with their professionalism and services. The project manager, Nithin and project success associate, Joshua were always in the loop of communication. In the process, Nithin was very responsive to answer questions and make necessary drawing changes according to the requests. The project was done in a timely manner with reasonable cost. Overall I was impressed with their performance, quality, schedule and cost!

We had a unique issue which required immediate attention. ProStruct was the only licensed…read morestructural engineering firm that responded quickly and that was able to perform the services in the timeframe we needed. Irvin and his colleagues took the time to walked us through the steps under difficult communication circumstances. We paid for the services but unfortunately, we were ultimately unable to use their services having to cancel 2 hours before they were going to execute the agreement. They were gracious enough to fully refund our payment. They were very understanding, and we will work with them in the future if the need arises.

Ilya Engineering responds to emails within minutes and answers their phones. Surprisingly, once an…read moreengineer is assigned to your project you can contact him/her directly. I also want to mention that my project took less time than originally thought. As a result I was invoiced for three hundred dollars less to reflect the actual time spent. This is definitely the firm to use if you want great customer service, plans that meet LADBS requirements and charges that reflect the actual time spent on your project.

Service requested: architect plans/structural engineering and permitting process. The design was…read morehow we wanted. A few hiccups along the way with the final permit but Sam acknowledged the mistake on his end and said he would sign off the edits in the revision phase of construction. I will give an updated review once that time comes. Quality: quality of work was good. Efficient in communication and dealing with a difficult city in a permitting process. Took about 6 months for the permits and the city kicked back for corrections 2x which is pretty standard. Value: felt his pricing was fair and reasonable Customer service: always responds to phone calls. Even after our final payment when we had questions or needed assistance. So not a "take your money" and we are done type of guy Overall impression: would use him in the future for any architectural or structural engineering jobs

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.

I didn't know much of the process and he walked me through. Got the permit approved in short time!!…read moreThank you

I scheduled a consultation with Eugene from STEN Engineering to discuss two very different…read morestructural issues at my house, and I was extremely impressed. The first was figuring out how to realign a very complicated roofline so that rainwater would channel properly. The house has been built and added onto in stages over roughly 100 years, so every addition and alteration made the roofline more complicated and less cohesive. I had literally spent hours sitting on the roof trying to figure out a workable solution. Eugene looked at the situation, thought it through for about 10 minutes, and sketched out an option that simply would never have occurred to me. It was practical, elegant, and made immediate sense. The consultation was some of the best $400 I've spent. The second issue was understanding how well the house is braced for earthquakes and how the existing foundation works structurally. Again, Eugene combined a strong engineering mind with real-world practical experience and explained everything in a way that I could actually understand. I almost never take the time to write reviews, but I was impressed enough that here I am writing one. Eugene is smart, thoughtful, practical, and very good at explaining complicated structural issues in plain English. I would absolutely call him again.

This is my ADU under construction in L.A., we plan to use it as an additional income stream…read more Working with Peter and his office has been a smooth and incredible experience. They are on top of everything that I need done, and they handled the permitting process through the city as well.

We worked with Peter Erdelyi and Associates on two residential projects at our home in Marina del…read moreRey, and I truly cannot recommend them enough. Peter was phenomenal, and one of his architects, Akram, was equally incredible throughout the entire process. They were exceptionally clever with permitting strategies, highly knowledgeable with the city, and always on top of communication and next steps. We were in a tricky permitting situation that lasted nearly a year, and they stuck with us every step of the way. I genuinely felt like we had true partners throughout the entire journey. Their expertise as architects, structural engineers, and city experts made an overwhelming process feel manageable and collaborative. Thanks to their work, we now live in an amazing home with a beautiful ADU and large addition that our family loves. We are incredibly grateful.

Had some vertical cracking in our foundation that the team, Guillermo, Ben, Andy, and Adrian, took…read morecare of. They were on time, diligent, and cleaned up after the job was done. Would highly recommend them and the company for any foundation needs you may have!

Eric (foreman) and his crew Ernesto, Nick and Justin did a great job to repair our foundation on…read more8/27/2026. They are very professionals and organized. Great team and great work. I highly recommend The Foundation Work.