I am an apartment owner/investor and want to let other apartment owners know about my experience…read morewith Reverence Engineering. Last year, I obtained an inspection of the deck and balcony at my family's 10 unit apartment complex in order to comply with Senate Bill 721. After learning that our cantilevered balcony needed structural work, I began calling engineering firms. I chose Reverence Engineering because I wanted to work with a smaller firm and I was impressed with my initial call with principal engineer Brett Sauers. During that conversation, he explained in simple terms how he would approach creating plans and seeking permits for a major retrofit of our balcony walkway. From there, I was kept well informed by email at every step of the way. Because I live out of state and was not able to be present for any site visits, Brett prepared an explanatory video for me so that I could see exactly what he was seeing and understand how we could solve the structural challenges. The draft plans were ready more quickly than I expected and Brett personally addressed all my questions with patience and precision. The City took longer than I had hoped to do its plan review, but Brett's staff sent me weekly updates. In addition, they walked me through all the forms that I needed to sign so it ended up being a pain-free process from start to finish. I really couldn't be happier with the attentiveness of Brett and his team, as well as the outcome. They deserve accolades for exceptional structural engineering work, at a very reasonable cost.

I have to give Brett the owner some credit here. On June 18, as soon as the negative review came…read moreout, he contacted me with a story about loosing my email and somehow falling through the cracks. He was very apologetic, we chatted via email, he said he had a few things to check on and would get back to me in a few days. Im going to assume that his interpretation of a few days is different from the status quo...It's been another month and he won't return my calls and still no follow up email.

We've worked with Al Simeone numerous times over the past decade on three different personal homes…read more He's an excellent engineer and designer.

Al helped me with a difficult situation that included an non- permitted ADU and two non-permitted…read moreout buildings that were more that 20 years old. No knowing exactly what I was up against, I really had to rely on Al's advice and experience to calmly guide me through the details of exactly what to expect. When we finally were in the construction phase of the large buildings, it moved quickly, as the inspector was familiar with Al's work, trusting his calculations with confidence. There was not even the slightest issue. I am so very pleased. We are currently ready to begin work on the ADU. I expect the same amount of ease with this project.

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 consulted with DSE regarding structural issues with my house. They did a thorough job at…read moreinspecting the various aspects of the structure and foundation and everything around it. Their report was detailed and provided clear follow up actions. Their fees are reasonable and communication was clear.

Very professional and knowledgeable. Enjoyed working with him. David is very efficient with his…read moretime, which means high value to you.

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.

I was concerned that the foundation of my home needed repair. I conducted extensive research to…read morefind a licensed engineer whose license was in good standing, who dealt with single family residences, was not affiliated with a repair company, and had excellent, recent reviews on Yelp and Google, with no negative reports with the BBB. Trent and SD Engineering came out on top. I had an excellent experience with Trent! He is very professional! He is very easy to communicate with! He quickly returns calls and email messages. He speaks clearly and provides detailed explanations. Trent arrived on time! He willingly, professionally and patiently answered all my questions. He patiently explained things I didn't understand. When I pointed out areas of concern, Trent provided detailed explanations. He did NOT dismiss or downplay any of my concerns. He was very respectful both towards me and my home. Trent is very observant and displays excellent attention to detail. His report was very detailed, yet easy to understand. He provided the final report when he said he would. I highly recommend Trent for any foundation evaluation needs! The level of service he provides is well worth the fee charged!

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 have worked with Amgad for several years on many different projects, and he has consistently…read morebeen an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely detail-oriented in everything he does. One of the things we appreciate most is that he not only provides excellent structural engineering solutions, but he also brings thoughtful ideas and practical problem-solving to projects. He works collaboratively with the entire team and always takes the time to make sure every detail is properly considered. His plans are clear, well thought out, and reliable, and we have always felt confident recommending him to our clients. We truly value the working relationship we have built with him over the years and look forward to continuing to work together on many more projects. We have worked on projects throughout Orange County. Have done work with him in Newport Beach and many other coastal communities. Highly recommend.

Very professional and responsive. Definitely an expert in foundation issues. Highly recommend.read more

Massood was extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful in getting at report for my house on…read moremy extremely tight timeframe. He was also referred to my by two other industry professionals who let me know I was in good hands. Excellent service and was able to get me the answers I needed ahead of schedule. Additionally, Massood was able to answer all of my questions after the inspection. He was thorough and simply put he made an unfortunate situation resolve more smoothly than expected. We would definitely use his services again with no hesitation. Thank you Massood!!

Private Eyes Engineers saved us from making a terrible home purchase. Massoud was knowledgable,…read morepunctual and very professional. His expertise and experience allows him to size up soil and geological conditions that impact a home's stability and condition. We used him again on our next attempt at purchasing a home weeks later and again, his insight with tests and measurements helped us to decide how to proceed armed with a clear picture of the homes true condition and what scenerios we may likely encounter in the future. The information he arms you with is well worth his fees and we would not think of purchasing a home without his inspection. We had never used this type of inspection before so we asked several well respected inspectors and contractors and they are the ones who recommended Private Eyes Engineers and we are so glad they did!

we have worked with Rhett and his team for about seven years now they have helped us on dozens of…read moreprojects from retrofits to complete ground up projects. DSI is extremely knowledgeable in what they do. Anyone that deals with this stuff regularly needs to understand that it takes time and you must be patient. Plan submissions typically fly through particularly in San Diego, Diego and County of San Diego areas given their extreme knowledge of local requirements and an extensively detailed submittal.

I work for an architectural firm and our team has worked with DSI for many years. They are very…read moreexperienced and collaborate with our team. I recommend DSI to my employees and colleagues who need a dependable structural engineering firm.

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.

They are a small, but mighty construction company withe a whole lots of quality work. They helped…read morewith my city of San Diego sidewalk program that I was forced to repair. It was a nightmare until Ivan came to my home and said he was familiar with this program. Immediately I felt some relief after he explained the process. Ivan took measurements and pictures to submit to the city. After getting quotes from other places Ivan and Isaac came back with a detailed work order that explained the whole project. I was comfortable withe the numbers and the knowledge in the city engineering process. The price and the peace of mind were both great. The sidewalk is back and the city is satisfied withe the work. Highly recommend family owned businesses.