EZ Plans is a highly toxic environment. Mark and Raymond Joelson scream and berate clients and…read morestaff alike. There has been a huge shake up there with one of the main partners leaving under very atrocious and shocking circumstances with the other partners We got stuck in the middle because not knowing this individual no longer worked there, we emailed him at his EZ Plans email address. That's when the yelling and threats began from Mark at EZ Plans. After being yelled at and screamed at, we decided the client relationship had been irreparably damaged and that we could no longer work together. We reviewed the contract and deliverables and determined that only 2 of the 5 had been delivered. That means 60% was not delivered. In an effort to part amicably, we asked only for a 50% refund of the money as we will need to spend it with another firm but were told the money was non-refundable. Next they formally terminated the relationship (which we had already done) but kept my 80 year old mother's money. My 80 year old mother has now filed a small claims suit asking for a full refund along with punitive damages.

I was referred to EZ Plans through an architect friend of mine and he steered me in the right…read moredirection. EZ Plans helped guide me through the very detailed process of planning, designing and obtaining permits from the city (LA) for an additional dwelling unit (ADU) in my backyard in Northeast Los Angeles. Michael Song, his architect colleagues and the EZ plans team aided me through every step, and even when the permitting process was difficult, they were very attentive to working out all the issues and making sure that my project was on the right path to coming to fruition. We worked together on this ADU during the pandemic which posed even more challenges, but EZ Plans made the process, like it says in their name, easy. I am just a couple weeks away from breaking ground and I am beyond thrilled to see the vision that EZ Plans and I put on paper come to life. If you want an architectural group who will be committed to your project in an efficient and honest way, while offering their services at a very competitive price, EZ Plans is for you.

I want to add to an already outstanding list of reviews of Plan and Permit to write a review about…read moreRon and his colleagues. We hired Ron to do the architectural plans for the remodel of a fourplex. He came in with a fancy camera scanner to measure everything, a very efficient process. He was very much on time with the delivery of the initial draft. We discussed minor changes and submitted to the city, and they had just had a few minor corrections before approval, which is better than other architectural teams I have worked with. After we began work on the project, we discovered a beam in the ceiling was not pointing in the right direction, leading to the need for a revision to the plans. The engineer Margarito went on site and approved changes, which allowed us to quickly adapt. Overall this was a very streamlined process, I would be happy to use his services in the future and can very much recommend him.

We used Plan and Permit for a small home addition and had a great experience. Ron was really easy…read moreto work with and did a great job explaining the whole process upfront, especially since we were new to permits and planning. The timeline was totally reasonable (honestly, my slow email responses probably added more time than anything on their end), and the plans were approved by the city on the first try, which was a huge relief. It was also hard to find someone willing to take on a smaller project at a fair price, and they were very thorough. Even months later, they've still been responsive with follow-up questions from our contractor. Would definitely recommend, especially for smaller renovations or additions.

Mustafa was great to work with.. I highly recommend his services and I will continue to go to him…read morefor future needs. He is fair on pricing & excellent in delivery, communication, and friendly professionalism. 5 stars *****

I had a premium experience consulting Mr. Mustafa about my unpermitted ADU. I was nervous looking…read morefor an Architecture online to help with my permits, Mustafa spent his time and resources giving me expert information and opinions in the most respectful and sincere manner when it came to additional and unforeseen/possible cost to the project. I value the consultation and highly recommend Mr. Mustafa.

Ramy is the best in the business! He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I had a…read morehorrible experience with a "designer" and Ramy truly came to my rescue. He gave me great advice on designs that were more cost effective and dealt with city engineers when questions and comments came up. I highly recommend Ramy to anyone needing architectural plans.

We had a great experience working with Ramy on our ADU project. From the very first interaction, he…read morewas extremely responsive and professional. When he came out to take measurements, he offered smart suggestions that made our project more cost-effective while also adding long-term value to our home. Ramy delivered the plans ahead of schedule and took the time to walk us through everything in person. The city of Claremont's permit requirements are very strict, and it was clear that Ramy knew what the city would require. When the city had requests we didn't agree with, he communicated directly with the city planner on our behalf and guided us through the process with confidence and clarity. You get what you pay for with Ramy--his work is high quality, detailed, and thoughtful. His expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism made a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We highly recommend him for any home or ADU project. He is absolutely worth it.

I'm a general contractor and have worked alongside Jeannette on a number of beautiful projects…read more They implement a level of detail into their plans rarely seen in the architectural space. Space, flow, layout, lighting, detail, design, thought, care and beauty are all words that come to mind with a Jeannette home. I've also spoken to Jeff, the owner, on numerous occasions surrounding business and growth and he's extremely positive, supportive and passionate about local businesses and Long Beach in general. I highly recommend Jeannette for your architectural experience.

The very best decision my husband and I made was hiring Jeannette Architects for my whole home…read moreremodel. We worked directly with the very talented and creative duo Jeff Jeannette and Stefanie Haering. They helped us discover all of the potential our home had to give and provided many options to create space and functionality that we had not considered. From start to finish, Jeannette Architects listened to us and provided suggestions and plans that reflected our best hopes and needs. I always felt informed and respected. Our project moved forward throughly and quickly, especially considering the technical work that was required to rebuild every aspect of my home. My husband and I are so grateful that Stefanie and Jeff helped us throughout the entire project and even all through construction. I felt supported, I could always ask questions and get accurate, timely answers on even the smallest details. Jeannette would routinely check in on us as the work progressed and celebrated with us on the day we got to move back in. Jeannette Architects designed a beautiful home organized for utility. They created a new floor plan that flows elegantly, is functional and spacious for the homeowners with a sophistication that welcomes friends and family. They were extremely creative with a window plan that maximized the outdoor and indoor symmetry and welcomed natural light throughout my home. Stefanie was an absolute genius in how she found room in my floor plan to expand the primary bath. She added features like a wet room, which allows me to live like a spa queen. I have already recommended them to friends and family. Because of Jeannette Architects, our home is reborn for longevity, enjoyment and to preserve as a family asset.

Mark helped us throughout our whole planning process and was so easy to work with. Communication…read morewas always clear and he was worth every penny!

We hired Mark to draft plans for our backyard ADU, and we couldn't be happier with the results!…read moreFrom our first consultation, Mark showed immense knowledge of local regulations and zoning, making us feel comfortable right away. He took our vague ideas and transformed them into a beautiful, functional layout that maximized the space. His attention to detail during the design phase was top-notch, and he provided creative solutions we hadn't even thought of, especially since this is being designed for a geriatric resident. Plans approved by the city with minimal required corrections. Not to mention, Mark spent extra time educating us about different steps of the construction process to help us build affordably and efficiently. This doesn't happen anymore but Mark underpromises and overdelivers.

As you can imagine, building a home is stressful for so many reasons- financially and emotionally,…read moreespecially with a deadline thrown into the mix. My babies are growing rapidly, and with plans to expand my family next year, it was simply time to increase living space. Mid-Cities Engineering came as word-of-mouth recommendation. I was a little hesitant to be working with a company that was not local to The Valley, but I saw the beautiful work that was completed for my friend and knew I could trust Ivan to help me create my dream home. I wish there was a proper adjective to describe Ivan. He truly is creme de la creme- always so kind, answering a multitude of questions without ever losing his patience, even when he has to repeat himself. The level of detail and care is absolutely unparalleled. Ivan doesn't pass you off once you've decided to work with MCE- he's personally committed to your project as if it were his own home. I cannot wait to see the final outcome. I have no doubt that it will be a beautiful home for my babies to grow up in, and a beloved place for my family to create many precious memories in the years to come. Thank you so much in advance, Ivan!

There are not enough words of praise to even begin describing the exceptional service that Ivan…read moreprovided in the last year. As this is my first project, I had no idea what to expect and pretty much am surviving the process by the 'ignorance is bliss' motto because I blindly trusted him. My gut instinct was not wrong. The lengths that Ivan went through to ensure that my 1,200 square foot project went as smoothly as possible is unsurpassed. He was available for every text, phone call, and email after hours and on the weekends (my project is in Sherman Oaks). Not once did Ivan lose his patience with me (I know I was plenty neurotic). He was on the phone for countless hours with the City of Los Angeles, making sure that my project was progressing (it's always a nightmare dealing with the city, but exacerbated with this pandemic). Ivan presented options for different crews and negotiated fantastic prices for my project. We've hit a few bumps along the way, but I could always rest assured that Ivan would resolve my issues. I'm ecstatic to be nearing the finish line (I'm certain Ivan is too, but for different reasons, haha). Thank you so much, Ivan! I appreciate you more than you will ever know.

Be very careful with this guy. Comes off and nice and knowledgeable but his work is amateur at…read morebest. Also gets testy if you question much anything.

I was the first to review Brian Scott Building Design many years ago, and had since referred a…read morefriend to Brian. When it was time to do another remodel, of course I hired Brian. I am sad to say, the quality of work, the responsiveness, the attention to detail, all gone. Our "planning" that was supposed to take a couple months is more than 2 years in the making. Perhaps Brian's company got too busy during the pandemic, or maybe there were too many other people doing some of the work, or maybe the stress of the pandemic was too much. I go to work everyday as a frontline worker, and I expect others to do the same, to maintain their professionalism. I don't think this is too much to ask. Through these 2 years, we had to constantly bug Brian for updates, and we often got the feeling that he was avoiding our calls. He was definitely not proactive or concerned for our time. After extensive discussions during in person meetings, apparently he did not take any notes and did not remember what was discussed, so changes did not get drawn into the plans. He would of course not remember the encounter at all, so we started sending him emails with itemized lists of issues. He would often brush off some of our concerns. And for the changes he would make, new plans would have some pages with the new version but some pages with the previous version. Once or twice he literally brought over the wrong plans for our meeting, and had to reschedule after we had already blocked off our own work schedules to meet with him. This level of disorganization makes us wonder whether he sent the correct plans to the engineer. We finally got our plans through the city. But when we tried to get bids from contractors, we were told there were additional details missing. When we asked Brian to add these, he was unresponsive. Pretty much we are ready to give up on the remodel altogether and look for a house to move instead.

I had a car crashed into my building, which made a large hole in the living room. Bela Development…read morewas selected out of seven estimates. It was a long process working with the insurance, but Tom from Bela Development was professional and throughout to shepherd us through the insurance process and eventually completed perfectly. Any reasonable requests I had, Tom and the team accommodated them. The results are fabulous.

My first review was not positive, however, Bella Development and I have worked everything out and I…read morehave a very positive review to share. I had under deck support and a hatch worked on and it's exactly what I wanted. There were a couple of hick-ups in the process however, Ben and Tom, the owners quickly responded and everything was fixed to my satisfaction. It was a fair price for the work. I would call this company again if the need arises.