I was lucky to have the experience of working with Lokesh and ProStruct Engineering. Lokesh…read more(project manager) always answered quickly to all communications in a clear and responsive way. Additionally the output from the structural engineers was efficiently shown in a virtual meeting describing exactly what changes are required and they worked with the contractor to find the most cost-efficient design. All questions were answered clearly as well as follow-on questions that came up after the design review. After the plans were released and payment was made Lokesh remained very responsive to requests as they come up. I would definitely use Prostruct again if I have another structural engineering project.

Prostruct engineering has helped me with a difficult design process with many changes. They have…read morebeen exceedingly responsive and have made many helpful suggestions along the way. I would use them again in my next project. Thank you Prostruct Engineering such a professional and competent service!

I hired SF Bay Engineering for seismic retrofit plans under the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program…read more I was told architectural drawings were required before they could proceed, so I hired and paid an architect to prepare them. After multiple back and forth and with SF Bay Engineering admitting they aren't familiar with the requirements, they terminated the contract. They refunded their engineering fee, but the architectural cost remained my responsibility. I brought the matter to small claims court, and the court ruled that because I retained the plans, reimbursement was not warranted. I recommend future clients clarify in writing how architectural costs will be handled if SF Bay Engineering terminates the contract. Happy to provide additional details upon request

Excellent service. Requested a structural evaluation for some cracks across areas of drywall at my…read moreresidential home. The onsite engineer walked my partner through the damage and inspected the foundation. Provided a thorough report with recommendations for structural improvements. Competitive rates. I appreciate their quality, service and price.

I recently had the pleasure of working with EAS Designers, and I couldn't be more satisfied with…read morethe experience. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to delivering good-quality results. Despite the recent city legalization challenges, they handled everything with transparency and expertise, keeping me informed throughout the entire process. Their knowledge of local regulations and attention to detail really set them apart and gave me peace of mind. If you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy design team, I highly recommend EAS Designers. I would absolutely work with them again and encourage others to do the same!

Arash helped us with our on going Kitchen Remodeling issue where electrician cut notches on the…read morewindow header compromising it completely. Arash visited the site on a short notice, evaluated the situation and provided with multiple cost-effective, time-effective, not too invasive solutions to bring back the strength of the header. He also took time to answer all our questions, inspected the floor above to check the load and structure etc. Very satisfied with the service. He recommended options that are feasible and quick. The whole onboarding process was quick and easy with Siavash. One day within a call got the appointment. The consultant came prepared looked at our designs. They did not upsell their service in fact they did the opposite to keep our interest in mind. I would work with EAS again when needed. Definitely recommended.

I have worked with Reza and his team on multiple projects. They always make sure to provide best…read moreoptions for each project and ready to go the extra mile to accomplish the goals.

I was looking for a while for a structural engineering firm to help me with a project. Other places…read morewould ask a high up front fee and already had a plan without even visiting the site or getting details from me. Nova Structures actually took the time to work with my specific needs. Reza came out to the site and was able to come up with a solution to my structural engineering problem. Whenever I had questions he would hop on a video call and provide me with the details I needed. The engineering plans potentially saved me several thousands of dollars versus what other firms said the build out could cost.

Jeff helped out with my structure change and was able to swiftly accommodate a smaller project and…read moresqueeze it in. Jeff was also down to earth and understanding what we need for a city permit, not trying to make things more complicated for us. i would recommend ISE for structure consultation

Jeff did a fantastic job working with our contractor on a entryway arch remodel. The existing arch…read moreturned out to be beyond repair and Jeff promptly revised our designs to accommodate a cosmetic change we wanted.

I have hired Padir Consulting for a structural assessment for a remodel project. I have received…read morequick response from Amin and his team for the proposal and any questions I have asked. Amin is very knowledgeable in this subject matter and very courteous to answer my questions and provide recommendations.

From the owner: We have a solution to any project especially complex projects that require advanced knowledge. We…read moreare proud to deliver high-quality services.

Marc is a rockstar. I was planning to remove a wall and wasn't sure if it was a load bearing wall…read moreor not. Marc took the time to review all the photos and explained me all the details. He was kind of enough to do that. He gave me all the options and that I have to work around it. People like Marc are very rare.

I called looking for a Septic Engineer. I spoke with Marc who was very helpful and took me through…read morethe Santa Cruz county gis website giving me a lot of useful information. He has many years experience in Santa Cruz county and is very knowledgable. I was amazed at how much he wanted to help me whether or not I engaged him in business.

This owner Bruce is a total nightmare, stay away!!! He suggests solutions that are three times…read moremore expensive than anyone else and REFUSES to work with other engineers who say he is being far too unreasonable. Look at his other reviews! Three people just had to hire someone else and they are out $4000 because he is so horrible to work with. I am out $4500 and he is a completely unreasonable and he thinks he is smarter than anyone else, when really he is so full of himself no one can get through to him. He is super abusive, many many people have issues with his personality. This company should not exist anymore he is that bad. Will not listen and in my opnion is a complelety abusive and dishonest person. His managwr told me he does not work with push piers or do work for push piers AFTER I paid them and I ws very clear that the foundation fix I needed was being done with push piers, He took my money and he had no way to meet my needs, very dishonest, I hired Bruce Emam to do a soil test for my foundation repair and a possible addition. He called right when the workers were about to start and wanted $1000 more - shady. He tried to pressure me and yelled at me and called several times for more money before they would start working. Like he was holding me hostage. I tried to talk to him he just talked over me and was yelling over and over like he was beating me up with his words. He got off on being a bully. Very aggressive, very powerplay. He said much more extensive work was needed. I had explained the project throughly several times and all was well documented. He would just yell and not listen, total bully. The bait and switch was not appreciated. I cancelled the job and am asking for my deposit back. After calling many other soil companies I realized my job was too small and Bruce was the only one who would do it in the timeframe I needed. I called his manager and he said he would do it but I still had to pay $4500 instead of $3900. Bruce and he was upset at the bad review and wanted me to take it down. I said when I have a good experience and you guys turn out to be nice pople I can take down the bad review. He did the soils report and asked for my money before he would send the report. I said I paid him a deposit I would like to make sure he did the report before paying, but I ended up paying. His report apparently stated they needed concrete piers which are three times more expensive and according to the foundation company completely unnecessary. They said it completely over the top, Those are only used on a landslide or slopes in extreme situations and my ground is flat and totally not needed. He is just all about money. I feel He is intentionally trying to screw me over and make the job three times more expensive. I feel He is very much a power-play guy, holds people hostage has SERIOUS, SERIOUS control Issues, has "I have to be right issues". In my personal opinion, There is something psychologically wrong with this guy. It seems to me he enjoys being vicious and will try to destroy you if you disagree with him. I would never never never recommend this company to anyone and I feel he is a scam artist and highly unethical because he is such a control freak. I am thinking of calling the other people who have worked with him and had to get a totally new report to file a class action lawsuit with me against this terror of a man. Any takers??? He is all about money and a complete CONTROL FREAK AND YOU MUST OBEY HIM OR HE WILL BE BRUTALLY MEAN TO YOU. His own workers say there are many complaints about his personality. I need a full refund or I am seriously considering a lawsuit againt this unethical dishonest bully. This is my experience. This guy is BAD. This is my personal experience with this highly ABUSIVE and overly dominant individual STAY AWAY.

Had a geotechnical report done. Took 3 months to get the report after the deadline. Also they wont…read moredo a review letter which is required by the county and part of the report. If your looking for a geotechnical engineer skip this one.

I will need to demo a couple of interior walls for my home remodeling project, so I need to ensure…read morethat it won't compromise the structural integrity of the roof. I contacted Kobe Structural Engineering for help. Daniel responded to me very quickly with a couple of very clear and easy solutions. Very professional and fair price!

We were very happy with Kobe and his crew. Kobe, is easy to work with. He was attentive to our…read morequestions and requests. We had a wall that needed a full evaluation from a structural engineering perspective. Kobe thoroughly reviewed the subject wall, and provided a full report to address all issues we brought up to him. He is also very knowledgeable regarding general construction which was very useful as well. We felt comfortable with his expertise and did not feel that further investigation was needed. Kobe and his crew are very professional, responsive, and attentive to their clients' needs. We are grateful for their job well done, and for calming our nerves to assure that everything was fine. Would certainly recommend them to family and friends. Thank you for job well done.

As a former Yelp Elite member, I don't write reviews lightly - but our experience with Gabriel and…read moreStep Up Construction truly deserves one. We recently completed a full master bathroom renovation along with a whole-house repipe (galvanized to copper), and from start to finish, Gabriel and his team were professional, transparent, and detail-oriented. Project Pitch Phase: Gabriel came out at least twice to carefully assess the scope of work. He was thoughtful in his recommendations - for example, suggesting we update the bay window to ensure the entire bathroom felt cohesive and aesthetically aligned. While it added to the cost, he explained the reasoning clearly and never felt pushy. He was upfront about pricing and the overall plan. He even invited us to visit another active job site so we could see the quality of work firsthand, beyond just online photos. Additionally, he had his plumber come out to provide a free quote for the copper repiping, which we appreciated. Work in Progress: Gabriel has built an incredible team. His project manager, Israel, was friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful - especially when it came to selecting tiles, vanities, and fixtures. He helped obtain contractor discounts from vendors and was on-site almost daily (even if just for 10-15 minutes) to check in and address questions. After each visit, he followed up with videos and written notes summarizing discussions, which we found extremely professional and reassuring. The crew was punctual (arriving between 8-9am daily), respectful, and highly skilled - special shoutout to Asa for his craftsmanship. There were typically 1-2 workers on-site each day, and the entire project was completed in about 6 weeks. Wrap Up: The team cleaned up daily, which made living through construction much easier. At project completion, Gabriel even brought in professional cleaners to clean the entire house and driveway - a thoughtful touch. Most importantly, he was responsive and quick to address any small issues we noticed once we began using the new bathroom. Overall, we're very happy with the results and would confidently recommend Step Up Construction for renovation projects. Gabriel and his team deliver quality work with professionalism and care.

My San Francisco condo, built in the 1960's had its original decaying cabinetry, asbestos popcorn…read moreceiling, and linoleum tile floors, and an old, bland bathroom. The remodeling horrors of my neighbors convinced me to choose Step Up Construction, which has a reputation for being professional and getting the job done right. Remodeling in a high rise in San Francisco is exceptionally challenging, but Gabriel made the process as painless as possible. Permits were pulled, and all necessary paperwork was submitted to my picky HOA. Israel, the project manager, was always available to field my concerns. And at the end of each day Israel sent me pictures to show the progress. Sam, the foreman, was kind enough to go the extra mile to make sure I was satisfied. All projects will have glitches, and when there was an impasse with a vendor, a quick text to Gabriel, and the problem was solved. Gabriel hired a team to deep clean the condo before I moved in. And even after I moved in, Gabriel texted to make sure everything was as I wanted It to be. I believe that the secret to their success is the quality of the humans in their entire team. They are good-hearted, hard-working people who sincerely care about workmanship and the customers they serve.