I think it's important to give credit when credit is due. The entire team at Reverence Engineering…read moreis dedicated to providing a professional product and experience. I reached out to Reverence for my custom home build. I had purchased architectural drawings from another company and needed Brett and his team to provide the structural set of plans. The first thing that stood out to me was the ability for Brett and his team to listen to exactly what I needed from them. They took every bit of information from me and set expectations and timelines that were adhered to met. The next thing that stood out was their communication. They have weekly updates they send you in order to keep you up to speed on your project's progress. I never at one point felt that I was left out of the loop or forgotten about. Whenever Brett had a question he would reach out via a zoom call and give me a visual idea of what his questions where based off the planes that where in front of him. All in all if you need structural engineering big or small give Brett and his team a call. They will meet you expectations and deliver results on time.

I submitted a request to Reverence for an Architect in early January 2026, I received a call back…read morefrom Brett to go over the services Reverence provides and their approach to support the clients. At the end of the call, Brett stated he would work on the contract and send over for review. The following week, I called Reverence to better understand the timeline for contract creation so I could maintain realistic expectations; I was told I should have the contract that day (January 13) or the following day (January 14). I contacted Reverence on January 20, after not receiving a response and was advised a message would be sent to Brett for an update. I again did not receive a response (no callback nor email) and contacted Reverence on January 22 and again on February 2, and was provided a similar response (that I should receive the contract soon if not today or the next). I subsequently left a message on February 4, indicating that I no longer wished to proceed with their services and would look elsewhere. I have no doubt that Reverence provides customers with solid service once contracted, however, I find it is equally important to effectively communicate with prospective clients to ensure transparency. I would have gladly waited a few more weeks if that was the standard and was communicated to me. Hopefully future clients will have a better experience.

Miles and the team at Lovelace engineering are excellent all around. Their drawings are very clear…read moreand complete. Their calculations are accurate and they don't over engineer things. They have an excellent reputation with the various cities in and around the San Diego area. I recommend them without hesitation.

Miles was so helpful in correcting errors made by our previous engineer on our large kitchen…read moreremodel with removal of a load bearing wall. He was responsive, understanding, reasonably priced, and listened to our concerns. we will use him again if we ever have any additional engineering needs.

David Thomas is an incredible engineer. I've been working with him (I am a designer) for about 3…read moreyears on about 20 projects per year, both commercial and residential. He's smart, personable, works quickly, and does a great job. I have stopped getting bids from other engineers because David completes the work faster, more accurately and without any hassle. For instance, we just worked together on a new restaurant that was structurally complicated. The plan checker at the city only had one structural question after reviewing the plans. This is unheard of. The result is that your project will be permitted much faster if David Thomas engineering generates the structural plans and calcs. Unlike other engineers, he is responsive and always answers the phone, and he is fun to talk to. I highly recommend David Thomas Engineering, you should give him a call if you're looking for a great engineer.

David Thomas was recommended by Denise at Larson Design. She said he was the best for such a…read morecomplicated project and she was right. After submitting the plans, the structural plan checker had one question only. This is amazing. We're talking about a 2 story complicated restaurant. He is a pleasure to work, works quickly, and comes across as very intelligent. I highly recommend David Thomas Engineering.

Because we are in a historic district we are required to obtain a ridiculous amount of…read moredocumentation for any kind of work to the outside of our property. We reached out to Scott to assist in developing plans to provide to the city to get the new deck permitted. He was extremely helpful, provided a wealth of information, and we felt that he truly had our best interest in mind. While we didn't end up using his service at this time, due to a plethora of reasons, in the future we will definitely reach out if a similar service is needed. Thank you, Scott, for all the help!

Reached out to him to see what service he provides and if he would be a good fit to design the…read moreremoval of our load bearing wall / a beam to replace it. He never returned the phone call and just texted to say that he couldn't answer any questions without a $1600 site visit. Not even a call to discuss what services he provided and what the $1600 would include. I found another engineering / design company (Reverence Engineering) who called me back immediately. The owner spent 45 minutes on the phone with me teaching me about the process of permitting and what a site visit would look like. Needless to say, I went with reverence engineering.

We worked with Trent to get a full inspection on the foundation for a home we were buying. We were…read moreable to schedule him to come onsite with about a week's notice. His pricing was fair, he showed up on time, and he did a thorough evaluation. We had a complete, detailed report in our inbox the next morning. Overall great experience. Thanks!

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.

ABL provides excellent service for concrete pouring for HVAC systems. They were prompt,…read moreprofessional, and the quality of their work was outstanding. I highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable concrete work.

John was awesome. He did a very professional job and the report is very detailed. It allows me to…read morenow fix what I need prior to putting the home on the market! Definitely recommend John and he is very responsive to messages and answers any questions you may have during and after the process.

Above and beyond customer service! We have used John Robinson's Inspection Group for a couple of…read moreour home inspections. Scheduling appointment online is fast and easy. After scheduling online customer service outreach is fast & personalized. The inspector reaches out to you and speaks to you in a professional manner, but a personal, makes you feel like family . We requested Randall Ahmann for both of our home inspections. He is top notch, explains everything in detail; goes above and beyond so that when I do get the detailed report and pictures, I clearly understand as he has gone through everything face-to-face and then if questions I can still reach out to him. I highly recommend John Robinson's inspection group for your home inspection.

We had an outstanding experience working with GDC Construction. Their attention to detail,…read moretransparency throughout the process, and dedication to quality are unmatched. Every member of their team showed professionalism and pride in their work. They helped guide design decisions, stayed true to budget expectations, and kept us informed every step of the way. Our home turned out better than we imagined, and we are grateful for their craftsmanship and integrity. Highly recommend GDC for any custom build or remodel in La Jolla.

GDC hired me to do a Title 24 HERS inspection on a property they remodeled in San Diego back in…read moreAugust. I performed the services and was told to email them an invoice. 30 days went by with no payment! I spoke with John the project supervisor and he advised they would send me a check in the mail. Another week, no payment. Spoke with John again and had to re-submit an invoice and was told a check would be sent. Another week goes by and no payment. I called the office and spoke with Sky the office manager. She advised that she would look into it and call me back...she never did. I called back again and she stated she would look into it again and call me back...she never did. I have called multiple times, leaving messages with the office manager, general manager and even the owner with no response from anyone. The services were performed back in August and I still have not received payment. Be careful when hiring this company! If they skipped out on payment for me, they'll do the same to you.

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.

Excellent service great communication through out the process. while there were delays the team…read morereached out promptly to inform me of any updates.

Friendly, efficient with good communication. We did not feel like we were being upsold or…read morepressured. Just easy straightforward communication.