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!

I had a great experience working with Ben and would highly recommend him. He drew up plans for our…read moreproject and went above and beyond in helping us navigate some unexpected issues with the City of Los Angeles. Due to circumstances outside of our control, our original plan checker was replaced, which caused delays and additional review. Ben stepped in and handled everything professionally, working directly with the city to resolve the issues and keep our project moving forward. His knowledge of the process and persistence made a huge difference. On top of that, his pricing is very competitive, especially considering the level of service and support he provides. Overall, a 5-star experience--I would absolutely work with him again.

Justin is great to work with. I had a bad experience with a previous architect who overpromised and…read moreunder delivered. Justin not only delivered as promised but also stayed in constant communication with me. If I had a question about the design or the process he made himself available and helped me. He also helped me identify issues with the existing design that could have made it more costly and helped me navigate the changes through his thoughtful explanations. I highly recommend Justin for any of your upcoming projects, he is honest, straightforward, respectful, and takes pride in his work.

Justin was amazing to work with throughout this entire process, though our communication mainly…read moretook place via email. He was prompt with every response wither it was from myself or with the city for various revisions and documents submittals. His work is excellent, i have no reservations with working with him again for future projects and rates are competitive for the A+ work that him and his staff provide.

We are very happy and grateful with the team at Orohaus Design!…read more Martin and his team helped us design our new two-story accessory dwelling unit for our home. At first the process seemed daunting to build the ADU. Orohaus Design helped guide us through the process and made it easy to get the ADU approved. Martin provided many different floor plan alternatives and provided 3d renderings to help us visualize the process. His team got the project swiftly approved with Patrick in the Planning Department and with Bill Spoja in Building Department. Right now we are in construction and the team has been helping our contractor with questions. I can't wait for the finished project. I highly recommend Orohaus Design.

Orohaus Design (Martin) did a fantastic job creating a design and plans for my bathroom conversion…read moreremodel. The plans were approved by City Planner and Building & Safety with minor to no changes needed. Martin was quick to respond and helped to interface with the City planning department. I highly recommend Orohaus Design for your next house architectural and plan needs. Give them a try.

I felt it was important to share our experience with JZ structural as I ultimately went with them…read moregiven their high Yelp reviews. However, my experience was negative to say the least. Ellen was responsive initially, but this was only until they received payment. After this, trying to get a response was like getting blood from a stone: close to impossible. My architect had asked Julian, the engineer, if he could draw a rough mock up before he put together a full set of plans (to which he agreed). We never got this, despite checking in multiple times, and instead, it was only right upon the 'deadline' we had provided for the project that we received a full final set of plans. This was disappointing. The plans themselves were riddled with errors: it seemed like a lot of copy / paste work rather than careful attention to detail. The wrong county was listed, and certain structural details were copy pasted from the wrong city, which my architect had to point out. We had around 30 local contractors look at the plans, as well as two peer reviews of the plans from other licensed structural engineers, and the feedback was that it had been over-designed (consistent with one of the other yelp reviews). After multiple emails attempting to get Julian (the engineer) on a call, he was incredibly defensive, and rude. It was at this point, I was appalled that he would speak to a client like this, so decided to cut ties with this company and use another structural engineer instead. If you are in absolutely no rush, and have no concerns about over-design: perhaps this company will work for you. But for our residential project, this was one of the worst experiences I have had with a "professional" service, and I want to warn others.

I moved into a fairly old house recently and had concerns about various cracks on the property. I…read morecontacted Ellen, and she arranged for Julian to come by my house for an inspection. He arrived on time. I showed him the areas of concern. Julian took his time to explain to me which issues were natural and expected for a home this age and what I should have someone take care of.

If you have questions about your structure, HIRE EFRAIN BEFORE YOU GET A CONTRACTOR! He gave us a…read morerough cost for what we should expect to pay a contractor for the labor after reviewing our house. I'm so glad I never hired any of the contractors before Efrain's consultation! I hired Efrain to create a plan for the removal of an interior wall after speaking to contractors who's prices seemed too high. Efrains price for engineering was very competitive and I had checked with 3 others. As he measured the house/rooms, the conversation kept progressing, we decided to open up the drywall further to make some decisions. Turned out it wasn't a load bearing wall. This gave us more options that could reduce the cost & scope of work. SO he gave us his price for consultation instead of making drawings, then proceeded to tell us what would be required by the city, what many homeowners might normally choose to do, what he legally has to tell us, and how safe our decisions would be. We decided to do it ourselves. Plus, he continued to take our phone calls and reviewed photos along the way answering any other questions we had. He was super helpful, very generous with his time and knowledge. Good to have an engineer on your side.

Hello Efrain been trying to reach you. Please call me back. I have been waiting for so long…read moreregarding my plans. Thank you

Daniel has been so amazing and up front with his structural engineering advice. I came looking for…read morea second opinion on whether or not a kitchen pantry wall could be safely removed. I haven't begun construction yet so i wasn't able to provide drywall-less photos and was looking for a quick online opinion. Daniel graciously offered his professional expertise through photos and videos i provided versus immediately trying to schedule me for an in-person consultation. He even stated he'd prefer to see videos/photos before scheduling an in person consultation to see if it was even necessary. I will definitely be seeking his services when time comes for construction. 10/10 initial impression and will definitely hire for services as needed.

Working with Daniel was a great experience. He helped me create custom structural engineered plans…read morefor an ADU I am working on in East Los Angeles. After searching around for several quotes, I found Daniel's pricing to be very reasonable. He was responsive, professional, and his sketch work was thorough and detailed. He was always there to answer any questions I had. Crucially, he also helped me navigate the painstaking plan check process with Public Works. Daniel made a difficult process much more pleasant, stepping in to provide policy guidance to the city to ensure my non-negotiables were approved. I couldn't have gotten through this without his expertise. I highly recommend him to family and friends, and I would definitely work with him again for any future plans.

We were looking to add a bedroom a pantry and a bathroom to our current house. Not knowing where to…read morestart, we're glad we found Ron. He's very knowledgeable and has the patience to show us the rope since this was our first remodeling project. His understanding of the city and construction requirements is very helpful in achieving the look we want. His pricing is upfront and, while communication can be improved, his attention to detail is top notch. Looking forward to work with Prime Studio again for future projects

I hired Prime for a job to modify a structural wall in my home…read more They offer a friendly, professional service. Honest pricing. Quick turnaround time. Very happy with Ron and his team. Would highly recommend them for any of your engineering needs.

Eric Castillo is the most professional, talented, patient general contractor that I've met. He…read morecame to me at a pivotal time for my project, when I needed a new GC to help finish my flip. He took the project over and in five short weeks we were done! The house looks absolutely stunning and his team is owed all the credit. I'm looking forward to working with him again in the future and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a GC.

Our original scope of work was a living room/kitchen and two bath remodel. After receiving several…read morehigh-ball offers we were introduced to Castillo Engineering & Construction who turned out to be the perfect partner for our project. Their quote was very reasonable, their team was professional and considerate, and the project stayed on our agreed upon timeline even though we added scope to the project. They helped transform our dated 70's style home into a modern open concept living space! Eric's team demoed a small dividing wall in our living room to open up the area, they installed recessed lighting throughout the house, new laminate floors, new kitchen cabinets, new appliances installed, 6 x 4' island installed, with tile backslash, and quartz countertops. We reconfigured the layout of our guest bath and doubled the size of our master bath installing two spacious showers with hand installed tile in both bathrooms. We had the entire interior repainted and also had new windows installed throughout including adding an additional window in our living room. To say that we were completely happy and satisfied with the outcome would be an understatement. The work Eric's team did help transform our house from ugly and dated to modern and beautiful. Castillo Engineering & Construction will be our first call for any future renovation projects.