An absolute WONDERFUL experience with TKR Construction! We wanted to remodel existing square…read morefootage as well as add some new construction to our house. Ken helped guide us through setting up a master plan, understanding what both our short-term and long-term goals were. From there, he was able to design a plan that sequenced things perfectly, so could take advantage of all open walls/construction. Ken also presented us a number of options for the new space, which was very productive, and ultimately we selected a plan that was an evolution of the idea my wife & I had. Ken is a collaborative architect who has a great eye for homes. The construction process was the easiest I've ever seen. Despite having to demolish an entire exterior wall, there was virtually no dust outside of the construction area. The team built a full ceiling-to-floor plastic guard to keep our kitchen and living room livable. All of the workers were exceeding polite, and left no sharp objects around (due to the fact that we have little kids). We finished on-time and on budget. Not only did we have a great experience with TKR, we also recommended TKR to other friends who have now had similar experiences. Highly recommend them - the quality was excellent.

We highly recommend TKR Construction. In the dealings we have had with them, we have found them to…read morebe great communicators and very reliable. We have spoken to more than one homeowner using them for their remodel and/or design service and everyone has been happy with Jennifer, Ken and the rest of their team. Very impressed!

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.

First used Castillo Engineering six few years ago. They provided structural calculations for an…read moreADU. This time I asked for plans and calculations on a major interior remodel. The estimate for price and completion was more than fair. Plans required minor corrections during the construction process, as expected; but Castillo had an engineer call my contractor directly within 24 hours. Plan corrections were provided by next business day. All and all, a fair price with good customer service.

I had a really good experience with Castillo Engineering. I hired them to do the engineering work…read moreand plans for my ADU in Long Beach. Julie, the project manager moved quickly with the plans. We had some delays by the City but that was expected due to Covid and I live in a Historic District. The plans were approved by the City with very little modifications. I would recommend using Castillo Engineering.

We had a great experience with STG Design Build for our kitchen remodel!…read moreWe have a small condo kitchen and wanted to modernize it while maximizing space. Unlike other companies, Rober really listened to our vision instead of just proposing his own design. He offered thoughtful suggestions but never pushed--everything felt very collaborative. Communication was super responsive, and the team was very respectful of our home. We were living there with a toddler during the renovation, and they kept the space clean every day, which we really appreciated. The quality is fantastic--our cabinets and countertops turned out beautifully. Pricing was also very transparent. Highly recommend STG Design Build especially if you're looking for a team that truly listens and delivers quality work.

Rober is professional, and responsive. He designed an attached ADU for my home. The design…read moreprocess was smooth. He is creative and showed me different ways to maximize square footage. I also appreciated his expertise in ways to design the ADU to maximize light for the entry. It is a beautiful design and I would highly recommend STG Design Build to anyone looking for a creative, professional designer.

Jon designed our remodeling project in a professional and timely fashion. He was a pleasure to…read morework with. He handled getting plans approved by the city of Long Beach expeditiously, including modifications when unexpected "surprises" in old construction complicated our progress. I highly recommend Jon Udoff for architectural work.

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.

Why we highly recommend Cameron Crockett and his team at Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio;…read more First, building a Restaurant from scratch touches every possible department of a City and County possible. Plan checking for Zoning, Electrical, Plumbing, Building, on site Inspectors, Police, Fire, SCE, Gas Company, Department of Alcohol, Health regulations and laws that "can and do" differ. That alone made his team's job difficult and time consuming. Proof is in the pudding for us. (Restaurant lingo..) Drive by The Red Leprechaun at 4000 East Anaheim and you will see the first successful part of his design and outcome for a Irish Pub and Restaurant that originally was a gutted Blockbuster. You can also Google "The Red Leprechaun + Press Telegram" to see their front-page article about the trials and collaboration with the City on this project. Cameron's ideas and suggestion in the City meetings was key to streamline and move his project to the opening goal dates. We started in February 2012 and opened July 2012 with every obstacle possible! I have respect and trust for Cameron Crockett and this is a very important statement in a recommendation. He was always forthright and reliable during every aspect of this project The building before the Restaurant was 2670 square feet of a gutted space. We built a Full Kitchen, Restaurant/ Bar Front, Two ADA bathrooms and placement of a 1901 Brunswick Bar. Cameron designed a clever ADA community style table to help avoid the City of Long Beach (also Federal) requirement to cut the bar to add ADA seating. The table is thoughtful to assure anyone with a disability would feel comfortable and not spotlighted in the same environment as the bar. The Project Architect, Berenice Morales was assigned to us from creation to our opening Certificate of Occupancy. She was key to making drawing change requirement from the City weekly. Although we had a relationship with the City, there was a of "contradiction" from the Department of Zoning, to Electrical, Health, Plumbing, etc. We hired a separate contractor for this project and Cameron and Berenice's advise was invaluable with the multiple issues that came from this decision. They were key to giving and assisting by offering "true project management". We have additional phases to add to our business, a patio, open windows or shutter are a few to mention and Cameron has already been active in creative ideas when we are ready. We will also go back and add a review for Castillo Engineering who also worked with Ultra when the City required a Structural Engineer when we added windows on Termino Ave. Last, our website "redleprechaun.com" has pictures of the building before and during construction. I am almost always at The Red Leprechaun if you would like to call or come tour and see Cameron's Team's "End Results" for us. Tracy Ames-Owner of The Red Leprechaun

My review is on the communication with Ultra-Unit and not with their work…read more We started communicating with Cameron in Jan and were clear about wanted to start work on our home in May. He came out to our house in March to talk to us about the work we wanted to get done. He has very nice and friendly. After giving it a wk we reached out about the estimate, but never got any response. Its been a month and no response. Perhaps we looked too young to be home owners? Perhaps he thought we weren't serious?! I'm not sure, but he never got back to us. If its a project that his company might not be interested that totally fine, but I would much rather be told that. Whatever the case was, it was extremely unfortunate as we were really looking forward to getting work done on our home.

You cannot go wrong with Wes and his team! We built a new ADU in our backyard after tearing down an…read moreold 1920's garage. They did a spectacular job envisioning and communicating the project as a whole and easily broke it down to every little detail in between that you wouldn't even think of. Each contractor and sub-contractor that worked on our project was respectful of our property, friendly, detail-oriented, and left high quality results. There were some challenges during the design and construction due to the city requirments, which is expected given the scope of the project. However, the team handled these challenges very effectively and professionally. There is no doubt that I will hire Harding Design & Construction again, thanks again guys!

By the time we called Harding Design and Construction, we were at the end of our rope. This was a…read moreserious a case of 'love it or list it'. 2 adults, 2 kids, and 1 big ol' dog in a very compartmentalized 1947 home was not working for us anymore. We knew we probably could not make changes to the size of our modest home, but we were convinced we could improve the flow. When it came to interviewing contractors, I was excited but still a bit gun shy because I had heard endless horror stories about dishonest contractors, sky high costs and 1/2 finished remodels. However, we knew very early on that Harding Design and Construction would be different. Throughout the bid process they demonstrated professionalism, consistency and open communication. We took Wes' actions early on to be a sign of things to come and after meeting with 2 other contractors we signed on with Wes. I would not say our remodel was a walk in the park; of course, we ran into the inevitable problems that surface when you open the walls of an old home (and remain living in the home throughout the process). Yet Wes, Mary and Aaron were with us every step of the way. I would be remiss if I did not touch on each of them for one moment: -Wes is methodical and professional. He never came to us with a problem he did not already have a solution for. -Aaron is one of the most meticulous workers I have ever met. He has an eagle eye for imperfections and the skill to fix them. -Mary's communication, design sense and ability to keep the project exciting (even when if starts to feel long) made me feel at ease and in control. By the time, the project was complete, what had started out as a kitchen/living/dining remodel turned into a whole house makeover! There is not a room that was not touched. I will tell you with conviction I could not be more pleased with the outcome. The functionality of our home has improved by 200%. Our house now fits our needs and family perfectly. Thanks to Harding Design and Construction, I can confidently say we will be here for decades to come!