What can I say other than Francisco is top shelf! A true professional and at the core passionate…read moreand caring about your project. He helped me with an undefinable situation at my home with some concrete. My home is over 90 years old. The construction has been wonky at best. Francisco took his time to help me understand some foundational work. His positive attitude, promptness, and shear humanity sets his company apart! Thank you Francisco I will never forget your generosity!

5 Stars! I highly recommend FJ Engineering. They served as the structural engineer of record (SEOR)…read morefor our major single-family home remodel and addition. Their expertise literally saved our build from a very poor framing contractor. The contractor caused massive delays due to non-existent planning, mismanaged materials, and repeatedly misinterpretation of the structural stamped drawings, including framing ceiling joists improperly and installation detail errors. Fortunately, the owner, Francisco Garcia, stepped in with efficient practical solutions for every single error while maintaining code compliance and structural integrity. Francisco was incredibly patient, performing comprehensive hold point inspections, clearly explaining details to help contractor's rework and omissions. He accommodated last minute inspection requests time and time again. Now that framing is officially signed off by the city, we have absolute peace of mind. Francisco and his team are the communicative, professional experts you want in your corner, whether for a remodel or new construction. FJ Engineering will contribute to the success of your project through the value they bring from initial development of structural plan drawings and his diligent oversight through final sign-off.

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional service Kobe Structural provided…read moreduring our Junior ADU project in Porter Ranch. The project involved a complex structural modification: connecting two rooms on separate floors via a spiral staircase, which required cutting a 5'x5' opening in the second-story floor. Because this opening was directly connected to a Juliet balcony outside from a 9'x 6' sliding glass door, we were concerned about preventing a collapse when cutting the joists. We are deeply impressed by the expertise, time, effort, and dedication that Kobe and his team devoted to this challenge. They opened up ceilings and walls, calculated loads, worked tirelessly to replace the necessary supporting joists and secure the Juliet balcony. Furthermore, they followed through diligently with the LADBS to ensure our plans were approved. Throughout the entire journey, Kobe team was knowledgeable, honest, and attentive. We are extremely thrilled with the results and grateful for their expertise.

For starters this outfit actually answers their phone, which is a good start. I quickly made an…read moreappointment to which they showed up to on time. Super knowledgeable very personable, and doesn't just offer opinions but offers al your options and is right to the point. I liked this outfit so much that I will take their recommendation as to who to hire to do these renovations and modifications.

I have worked on multiple projects with Structural AF. They have always been professional, easy to…read morecommunicate with, quick, and thorough. They are fantastic!

One of the best architectural and engineering company in LA. I have done a few projects with them…read more All the project I have done it's really convenient and nice open floor design, they know how to do it to be convenient to live in it house with all the features you need in the house and a lot of times you don't even think about it but it's there. The drawing is very detailed if you want to find the measurements, it's there in front of you compared to other architects that cannot find any measurements Another best thing is that they are always there every time you call them. You don't have to hustle to be in touch with them for any questions you have. I highly recommend them

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

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.

I've had the pleasure of hiring AxEs Construction Planning and Design for my home expansion. Rose…read moreand Armond handled architectural and engineering design including paperwork, permits, payment arrangements, etc.. They came up with a very creative approach with respect to architectural drawing. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner. I appreciated the follow ups and candid suggestions based on our needs. I was also delighted how seamless my experience was throughout the process and how quickly we were able to get to permit approval. The cost was a great value given our overall experience with this company. I truly appreciate Axes help with my project and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for this type of work.

If you are considering ADU or Remodel AxEs is the team that will bring your vision to life…read more We had them design our ADU in 2021. We recently reached out to them for our home remodel. The team is professional, they listen to our ideas, preference, and budget We are very satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend AxEs team to anyone considering a Remodel or ADU

want to send a shout out to Atef for assisting us with our plan lay out…read more Atef was very professional and efficient. His work is excellent and a true perfectionist! Our ADU project went smoothly, thanks to his help and hard work. Atef took care of the modifications needed when the city required them and made the process stressless for us. I feel that Atef goes above and beyond. I never had to wait much for a response when I needed help or had questions. We are extremely satisfied with the work done, and highly recommend his work. I will definitely be a customer for life, and will return to him with any future projects!

We were 2 days away from falling out of escrow because of an inspection needed on a spiral…read morestaircase in the home that was built 26 years ago. I called Atef and explained the situation, he not only came out that day to inspect, he also had a completed report for me that same evening. He was kind, punctual, and very knowledgeable. I cannot say enough how thankful we are to have found him.

I had an issue with my old stucco walls, and Jacob from Atlas came out to take a look. As we walked…read morethe property, he gave me a ton of helpful info about how my building was constructed back in the 1920s, what materials were used, and how they age. Really knowledgeable, straightforward, and professional. I'm still deciding on whether I need to move on my particular repair job, but the visit itself was super worthwhile and I'd definitely call them again.

When we moved to Oxnard, California two years ago, we did not realize that the parking rules would…read morebe so restrictive. It did not take long for the HOA to make it clear that we had a problem. After a few letters from the HOA delineating the parking rules for both the driveway and the street we searched for a contractor who could remodel the garage to accommodate our 24-foot Sprinter Van. After researching a few companies in the area, we decided on Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. and we were happy to sign a contract with Jacob Lankri, the owner. The first step was to decide on the basic design package. Once that was settled, we submitted the engineered plans to our HOA. After many months of wrangling with the HOA, Gilah Lankri, the project engineer, was able to produce engineered drawings that met the HOA's aesthetics and expectations. Jacob and Gilah submitted the plans to the city of Oxnard. Unfortunately, it took the city of Oxnard a frustrating 10 months to review and approve the plans. All the while, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. stayed with us determined to get approval. Once we got approval to begin construction in December 2024, the demolition of the old garage was accomplished quite quickly. Even though we hit a snag regarding the Southern California Gas Company line, we eventually got approval to relocate and replace the line which delayed the project 5 weeks. Finally in March 2025 construction of the new Garage began in earnest. Jacob's team, led by an amazing foreman, Edgar, constructed a new elevated ceiling in the garage with new rafters and support beams as well as new tiled roof. The inside of the garage was completely refinished with drywall, texturing and fresh paint. New and improved lighting was installed in the garage along with assorted electrical outlets. The finishing touches included a new door to the backyard, matching the epoxy surfacing on the garage floor and patching preexisting holes in the walls. Outside, new stucco and siding had to be applied as well as painted. The disconnected solar panels and rain gutters were expertly reinstalled. In addition, an area of the driveway had to have pavers reinstalled looking better than before. I addition to the garage remodel project, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. procured and installed a new sliding glass door complete with a doggy door for access to the back patio. They also removed a set of windows in the dining room and then procured and installed a beautiful set of French doors. Finally, Atlas Builders and Development, Inc. removed an old single front door and expertly installed a beautiful mahogany double front door. All the finishing details were expertly accomplished.

We needed to get a last-minute structural observation done in order pour our foundation the same…read moreday to beat the rain that night. Soheil picked up and was willing to juggle his schedule around to accommodate our demanding time-frame. He actually arrived a little earlier than promised and immediately started inspecting our rebar work. Soheil probably spent a good 45 minutes observing every single rebar connection on the entire project; I've never witnessed such a meticulous inspection before. In the end, he suggested a couple minor corrections (which we happily made) and gave the city inspector the green light for us to pour. Soheil really came through for us in a tight crunch. If you are a homeowner in need of structural observation services, you will be hard-pressed to find another engineer who is as meticulous, and will make sure your house has been built right.

Important note. They don't do structural repair assessments, only brand new designs. In case you…read morewere looking to do any kind of improvements or repairs. Important distinction.