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.

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

Add me to the growing list of folks who are grateful to Samy!…read more He came well referred from local real estate professionals, but I didn't quite know what to expect. As a home buyer in RPV, I was looking to get unbiased, sound engineering advice about the foundation of the home I am buying, and that's exactly what I got. Samy is skeptical of contractors who sell repairs that "put lipstick on a pig" as he put it, and walked me through the proper approach to address the risks and root causes (positive connections post to pier, drainage). I am so grateful to have found you, Samy. Thank you for the invaluable advice.

We hired Sam to look at our balcony and for a small kitchen expansion project. He is full of…read moreknowledge and explains everything in a way we could understand. He helped us determine the direction and order of of our project. He gave us more information than expected, and all of it necessary. We will continue to hire him as a structural engineer consultant on our project. He is also the most reasonably priced of all the structural engineers we evaluated.

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.

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.

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.

I am very satisfied with the work that Avalin Design and Construction had done with our house…read morefoundation. Fred and Genesis were very helpful in guiding me through the EBB process. They also took care of the permitting given the short deadline I had. They were very professional and were timely with their communication which inspired confidence at every step. The team performed the task with diligence, expertise and cleaned up at the end of the day.

Through the EBB program we had our home earthquake retrofitted. We met with several companies…read morebefore choosing Avalin. Fred explained everything clearly and accommodated our schedule. His team was knowledgable and handled everything with professionalism. They left the job site clean and went above and beyond in every aspect of the job.

They were professional and delivered a reasonable priced quote. We did not yet have them do work…read morebecause we have a major job we need time to have enough funds.

Julian Construction's team replaced two foundation walls that formed a corner. My problem was the…read moreold corner had cracked from top to bottom in two places, one on each of the adjacent walls, and the detached corner was beginning to sink, causing the house to slide to one side. The lack of a long tube from the gutter downspout leading away from the house was a likely culprit. How did I know? The doors around that corner were not closing. I like treating issues as they arise and I knew this problem could stand no delay. I asked for estimates from a handful of foundation companies that other homeowner friends had recommended. Julian's was the only one that had a well-documented inspection, a thorough scope of work, a fair price, and reasonable contract terms. Mayo was on top of it. She scheduled me within a week after I submitted the signed contract and deposit. The crew showed up at 7AM and the foreman spent an hour talking with me while he guided his team into action.They had to jack up the house. The foreman and I stood in the room being elevated and I could hear the creaking wood and straining nails like an old man stretching his joints to his limit (my house is 115 years old). It was scary but I felt like I was in good hands. The foreman was observing every reaction of the house and giving immediate instructions to his team. He also gave me an education on foundations and how houses slide, pointing out the the accelerating slant of the vertical wood pieces in my cripple wall. I do some much home repair myself so I ate up this education! The team worked fast. I was onsite the first and last day. On the first, they asked me a lot of questions about how much leveling I wanted (I opted to keep a slight slant or else my old doors would be jammed) and I could show them all the resources (power, water, fusebox) to help them do their job. They were really nice and had a good sense of humor even though the work was heavy and hard and the summer temps were nearing 100. Mayo had asked me to clear the space (remove plants, remove gutters, remove siding if I wanted to reuse them, protect the AC unit, so I did before they came. On the last day, I was dazzled by the new foundation walls. The floor in the house even felt better to walk on, much more solid. Julian's team offered to put the gutter and the siding back for me, making a vent hole to match the old one. This saved me so much time. Their work passed inspections. The entire process was very smooth. The crew was orderly and handled all items with care. We spoke in English and in Spanish and it was fine. I'm a native Californian so knowing some Spanish comes with the culture here. Up until this experience, I was nervous about foundation replacement but working with Julian Construction made me feel it is a manageable process, even a pleasant one. When I need further work on my foundation, I know who to call and I won't be stressed out about it anymore!

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'm building a hillside swimming pool...it's a night mare process…read more Needs...Soil Reports, Structural Calculations, Piles, Structural Observations, City Spacial Inspections...many more to come. Kobe engineering made the job process quicker and sufficient and very affordable. I highly recommend Kobe's Specialties. My very experienced my pool builder (Yaku Pool Builder) could be able to process building my pool so smoothly with Kobe's high quality Customer Service. I thank specifically Daniel who took all my text messages, phone calls & emails with in timely manners & excellent services.