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 submitted a request to Reverence for an Architect in early January 2026, I received a call back…read morefrom Brett to go over the services Reverence provides and their approach to support the clients. At the end of the call, Brett stated he would work on the contract and send over for review. The following week, I called Reverence to better understand the timeline for contract creation so I could maintain realistic expectations; I was told I should have the contract that day (January 13) or the following day (January 14). I contacted Reverence on January 20, after not receiving a response and was advised a message would be sent to Brett for an update. I again did not receive a response (no callback nor email) and contacted Reverence on January 22 and again on February 2, and was provided a similar response (that I should receive the contract soon if not today or the next). I subsequently left a message on February 4, indicating that I no longer wished to proceed with their services and would look elsewhere. I have no doubt that Reverence provides customers with solid service once contracted, however, I find it is equally important to effectively communicate with prospective clients to ensure transparency. I would have gladly waited a few more weeks if that was the standard and was communicated to me. Hopefully future clients will have a better experience.

Miles and the team at Lovelace engineering are excellent all around. Their drawings are very clear…read moreand complete. Their calculations are accurate and they don't over engineer things. They have an excellent reputation with the various cities in and around the San Diego area. I recommend them without hesitation.

Miles was so helpful in correcting errors made by our previous engineer on our large kitchen…read moreremodel with removal of a load bearing wall. He was responsive, understanding, reasonably priced, and listened to our concerns. we will use him again if we ever have any additional engineering needs.

I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer Hamid who drafted the plans to convert…read moreour kitchen into an open-concept layout, which required removing a previously load-bearing wall. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail was truly outstanding. The engineer demonstrated a deep understanding of structural integrity while also respecting the design vision for the space. He carefully evaluated the existing structure and developed precise plans to safely support the load while allowing us to achieve the open, modern kitchen we wanted. His calculations and documentation were thorough and well-organized, which made the permitting and construction process much smoother. What impressed me most was his ability to balance technical precision with practical solutions. He communicated clearly, answered all questions patiently, and ensured the plans were easy for the contractor to follow. The result was a seamless transformation--our kitchen now feels bright, spacious, and beautifully integrated with the rest of the home. If you need an engineer for structural modifications, especially for projects involving load-bearing walls, I highly recommend his services. His expertise, reliability, and commitment to quality truly set him apart.

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.

We Are building an art studio. Rick and his team at Momenta Design Group helped design and engineer…read moreit. The best part of working with them is their quick response and ability to get the plans approved. I would Highly recommend them !! Kelly

My husband and I needed someone to help with plans for our garage conversion. After speaking to…read moreseveral people, we decided to go with Rick and are extremely happy we did! He was very responsive, very knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with. I could not believe how quickly our plans were approved!! Work was completed within budget, and without any headaches. Highly recommend!

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.

ABL provides excellent service for concrete pouring for HVAC systems. They were prompt,…read moreprofessional, and the quality of their work was outstanding. I highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable concrete work.

We worked with Trent to get a full inspection on the foundation for a home we were buying. We were…read moreable to schedule him to come onsite with about a week's notice. His pricing was fair, he showed up on time, and he did a thorough evaluation. We had a complete, detailed report in our inbox the next morning. Overall great experience. Thanks!

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.

The team at Paterson Engineering is very professional and easy to work with. They are helpful and…read moreunderstanding of budgets as it relates to design etc. Their drawings are very clear, and they seem to have a good reputation with the city plan checkers as well. I highly recommend them for all your structural engineering needs.

Very poor service. We contacted them and they never contacted us to give us an estimate of their…read moreservices or anything.

I contacted Alpha Structural for concerns about the recent development of uneven flooring…read morethroughout the house, and today they sent out Ken Crown for a free inspection. After pointing out the areas of concern to him, Ken offered a couple non-serious possibilities for the phenomenon, and was able to assure me there was no threat to either the structural integrity of the house or the cement slab foundation - and pretty much bottom-lined it, saying there's really nothing to worry about. I really appreciated Ken's easy-going demeanor, and sensed zero interest in him trying to sell me a repair service that wasn't needed. Ken is just an honest guy offering his experienced opinion - in no doubt, putting yet another homeowners' unwarranted concerns to rest. Would be nice If all companies sent inspectors who operated the same way as Ken.

No,! we called these guys out for some water mitigation and talk about egotistical know it all with…read morethe price four times more than the next guy. Terrible attitude and the office staff was just as bad or worse. After I told him I would never do business with them. I'm pretty sure they sold my information and now I have all kinds of people bugging me about similar jobs. Run from this company

Fantastic experience with Joshua! I paid a different engineer BIG money, only to find out that…read moreengineer's design was inefficient & prohibitively expensive. Joshua modified the other engineer's design, dramatically cutting my costs. Thanks Joshua!

I was struggling to find someone to asses a unique situation on a property where some erosion was…read morepotentially impacting a foundation. I finally got a recommendation to reach out to Joshua for assessing both the home foundation and property slope and he was so incredibly helpful! He was able to provide us with high quality service on short notice and answered all concerns and questions we had. He provided clear insights and information regarding the structure of the home and property. His cross knowledge and expertise in engineering makes him an incredible resource for all geotechnical/structural home concerns and inspections. I highly recommend Joshua and am so grateful to have him as a resource! Even if your concern is complex or unique, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Joshua!

ProStruct performed an inspection, providing a timely proposal and were able to quickly schedule an…read moreinspection. They also provided follow on proof of inspection very quickly after performing the inspection.

ProStruct performed an assessment of a structure that a neighbor built on our property to ensure…read moreproper removal. They were responsive and came out right away/. They provided an evaluation report which was very helpful to ensure the removal was done properly. The report was very helpful for us and the company removing the structure to understand what needed to be done so that other damage did not occur. The engineer that was knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with as the other people in the office. I would use them again. and recommend them.