I hired them for an ADU project. What I loved about them is that they stuck to the timelines and made sure my queries/concerns were addressed in timely manner. read more

Eric and the entire team are the best -- professional, extremely communicative, and an absolute pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond at every step, proactively coordinating with our GC and even coming onsite to walk through details together. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a remodeling project. read more

I worked with Johnny on our home remodel plans: 630sqft addition + renovation to existing master suite and kitchen. He is super responsive and accommodating to all requests and questions. He offers no-nonsense practical advice along the way (no upsells, only helpful advice) and his team is fast and just takes care of things. From my perspective, their work with the city (San Jose) was seamless. I didn't have to lift a finger to see my plans go from ideas to an approved set of engineering drawings. A few contractors I had gotten bids from commented on the quality and clarity of the work. All of this excellent service comes at a very competitive price. Highly recommended. read more

Johnny and Eric has done an outstanding job on a commercial office project I have in Alameda. Johnny was always available to answer questions and update the plans when ideas changed. I appreciate your knowledge and care and could not have done it without you!! Thank you so much!!!!! read more

Johnny has been great to work with. Knowledgeable, responsive and reliable. He offered some great feedback on my garage conversion and helped me through the process of pulling permits. read more

Eric, Ella and Jenny worked really hard to get my bathroom permit. They are punctual, organized and super professional. Look no further and hire them! read more

I have been working with 3E Design in creation of an ADU and am very happy about their progress and their completed work. They are punctual. Their work is high quality. They have been respectful and polite, having to conduct their construction in a residential area and we have kids in the home as well. We haven't had to worry about the kids getting hurt where the work is being done. Over all I am very happy with 3E Design's creative suggestions and blueprint of our ADU and the creation of that design. read more

We worked with the 3E Team after firing our previous architect and GC for not being honest with us. We were extremely nervous going into the next relationship but the professionalism of the team put us at ease after we met them at our office. They even introduced us some new ideas for our project that had not previously been thought of. Overall we really enjoyed our experience working with the team and would absolutely work with them again and would recommend to our friends/family. read more

Xin and his team are great to work with. They are highly responsive, provide excellent quality work and always act with professionalism. Highly recommend them! Thank you read more

Eric and Johnny from 3E Design helped me with ADU design, drawing and permit submittal. They are easy to communicate and great to work with. Eric has a lot of knowledge of design ADU to meet my requirements. I had phone calls, office visit and site visit with Eric before signing the contract. Everything was laid out clearly and Eric made sure I won't have any surprises throughout the project. I had couple of in person discussion with Johnny and Eric to finalize the building set. Johnny submitted and followed up with city on permit review. Overall good experience. Will recommend to my friends in the future for ADU design read more

We've worked with Xin on a few residential projects and he & his team have been super easy to work with and very responsive to questions/clarifications. Can't ask for more! Highly recommend. read more

The engineers are reliable, they always response very fast, and follow up the project thoroughly.

Fantastic experience with Eric, Johnny, Gary and the rest of the team with our renovation/construction. Great communication, organization, and very thoughtful & practical guidance when designing and building. Would recommend this group to anyone looking to enhance their space! read more

Terrible. Non-responsive. Not professional. Absolutely no customer service after payment. Do expect delays. Not sure how there are so many "good reviews". Swear to Jesus. read more

We were planning to remodel our house and looking for architects to help us prepare a building plan to apply for permit. We found 3E on yelp and decided to go with them after our first meeting which lasted much longer than scheduled. Eric was patient, knowledgeable, and informative. Their professional workflow was impressive. Johnny and Jenny came to measure our house and worked on the building plan. The whole team has exhibited the same quality as the first impression and provided us helpful and honest suggestions to meet some of our unique function needs. We had a lot of questions and they always answered or adjusted in time. So we have been happy working with them. Our building plan was approved smoothly. Now we decided to also use 3E as our general contractor since they are the most familiar with our project. read more

We had a fixer upper in East Bay that needed a complete makeover from scratch, tearing down walls inside and making new ones, moving floor AC to attic, etc. We started out with zero knowledge, and we're grateful for Eric's patience and transparency as has always explained and repeated things to us with our budget in mind. The transition to construction phase was also painless as his partnering contractor's bid was fair. As an added benefit, Eric continued to oversee the project for us. The contractor, Gary, maintained the same level of knowledge and professionalism. We truly felt his passion in doing the best job he could, and that eliminated our fears of putting our house in someone's hands with sub-par standards. read more

3E recently helped us with a full gut remodel, second-story addition and ADU. Needless to say, this was a huge undertaking but Eric and his team provided excellent customer service and were professional and patient as we went through many iterations of our plans. We interviewed a number of firms but landed on 3E because we had a good feeling from our initial meeting, our design perspectives were aligned and the price was right. We are breaking ground next month and couldn't be more excited to build our dream home. Thanks, 3E! read more

We had a great experience working with Eric. We wanted to build an ADU on our property and a friend that highly recommended him gave us his contact. We interviewed a few architects and decided to use Eric. His price was very reasonable and he was also the easiest to communicate with. He was available through phone, email and/or text and responded after hours and on weekends. We appreciated this a lot as my husband works late and many times the calls had to be after regular work hours. He was very helpful as we had never completed a project like this and needed much guidance. Eric helped us draft plans and got them submitted and approved without us having to do a single thing. I have heard of many others needing to go into the city with the plans themselves. We are very busy and would not have been able to manage that. We will definitely use Eric again for any future projects. Super helpful, very smart guy - we definitely recommend him. read more

Leaving a review for the excellent customer service, professionalism, and their expertise. From the start, Eric never pressured to upsell anything to us. He was transparent, honest, and pragmatic. We had a good feeling from our initial meeting and decided to work with 3E. Johnny and (I forgot her name, forgive me) another 3E analyst did a thorough measurement to develop the as-built of our awkward home. They measured every nook and cranny, while taking many photos to stitch together an accurate 3D diagram of our place. There's an especially awkward space in our home and I had zero imagination on how to best use the space. Eric and Johnny were collaborative with me on the design. It was a fun process, too. For instance, I'd say "how about we put true fridge here?" One would caution "if you put this here, there's not enough room for the refrigerator door." Things that wouldn't occur to me. Anyway, I was pleased with their ability to see how we could maximize an awkward space. Eric is incredibly fair. Eric and team are responsive and professional. If you're looking for a design build team, please check them out. Support your local small businesses! read more

We worked with Eric, Johnny and the team for getting the permit for our bathroom remodel. Throughout the process, communication was smooth for both in person meetings as well as email and phone conversation. We got the permit we needed on time and without any hiccups. Now we're working with their partner company for the remodel! read more

This is my first ADU project, worked with 3E Design and Eric on ADU design in San Leandro. The design process was smooth and Eric was very patient and gave honest opinions. He and his team were very responsive over email and phone and kept updating me on the status of approval from the city. He did a great job providing construction estimates and really appreciate the shopping list he provided with specs that fits my project so I can do shopping for the interior ahead of time. 3E Design also have preferred construction services and loan services but he never hard sell them at any point in the process, I'm confident that Eric and his team will not recommend something that is not in your best interest when you take on the design work with them. I have talked to a few construction companies on the job and one with 4.5 stars review on Yelp did try to sell me a construction loan with rate as high as credit card rate. I also reached out to my prior loan agent for recommendation and he tried to talk me into cash out refinance at a higher rate as my financing option (loan fee is $7-$10k fyi) for the project which is not the best option imo, So through out the process, I came across am many businesses that will try to max their gains from my project. Eric and his team had never recommended services or opinions that at any point during the months I was working with them on the ADU design that raised concerns. Tips for looking into funding for the projects on home, talk to local credit unions. Fair rates and low fees. Never fully trust your real estate or loan agent, always conflict of interest. read more

We used 3E Design for our addition in San Leandro. We had to bring a rental property up to code. A master suite was added, kitchen was opened up, and some of the rooms were reconfigured. 3E was very responsive and we connected soon after I initially reached out to them. Plans were drawn up in a timely manner and before I knew it we had plans in hand and permits were attained after only 1 round of comments. I was very happy with the whole process and how smooth everything went. I will also say that during the build we had to make some changes and they were able to expedite their work to help us make some updates mid-build. Overall, we were very satisfied with the whole process. I'd happily use them again for my next project. read more

I actually found 3E Design / Eric through Yelp and reached out because of the reviews. Seriously, he deserves every five-star review on here. Super helpful, great to work with, and will definitely work with him again on our next project! We wanted to put in another bathroom in our house (since we only have one), but didn't know where to start (especially since our house is on the smaller side.) Eric has really friendly and helpful - he looked at our plans, gave us multiple options to consider (listing our pros and cons), and then helped us design the bathroom that would make us the most happy. Couple things in particular that I appreciate about Eric: - He floats so many things you don't even think about (lots of things like: if you do xxx, then this means xxx) - He is a problem solver! For example, when we said the only thing that was sad about the bathroom was us losing our pantry space, he found a little nook to tuck a new pantry into. - The intangibles - he is really easy to work and a very nice/honest person. I have always felt like he had my best interest at heart the entire time working with him, and that's been my favorite part. TL/DR - our 100% recommend. As a bonus, he has construction contacts so he's perfect for a one-stop-shop (which I always love.) read more

I worked with Johnny from the 3E team to get a design and permit for a detached ADU. He was extremely detailed and went through all the potential options with me. The team is also incredibly flexible with the collaboration style. I met with them in person a couple times and then we managed to finish the rest of the design and permitting process online through email which was more convenient for me. I wasn't sure what I wanted the kitchen to look like, so they mocked up a number of 3D designs for me. There were also a bunch of additional follow-up items like the soil report and structural engineering report that they helped source for me through their contacts. Overall, the process was incredibly smooth. Would definitely recommend Johnny, Eric, and the rest of the team. read more

Our project involved a whole house redesign, including an ADU, which required several creative, out of the box solutions and coordination with outside third-parties (permitting, utilities, etc.) - truly "a marathon, not a sprint". Eric, Johnny and Jenny were professional, knowledgeable and transparent throughout our time working together which helped us make quick and informed decisions. I especially appreciated Johnny's open communication and patience guiding us throughout the process. They kept us on track and focused so the project could be completed efficiently and at a level where we are elated to call this house, our home. Thank you for your experienced guidance, having you all as part of our trusted team made this all possible! read more

3E design helped me with my application for a JADU, they did a very thorough job, they took care of all the communication with the city people and provided excellent service. I would recommend them to my friends. read more

The 3E team was wonderful to work with. They are all responsive and very paitent with me during the design phase. Whatever questions I had, they answered with sincerity. As a first timer, the team walked me thru their process from beginning to end. I had a few iterations during the design phase and they did not hesitate to make revision to the plans. I'd highly recommend them if you are looking for a design team. read more

Used Eric and his team to create blue print designs for a kitchen remodel. As crazy busy all construction and contractors have been lately Eric and his team were very responsive, professional, timely and personable. The blue prints were great and approved by the county on the first submission. Thank you Eric for such a great experience and product. Cynthia & Pete read more

Eric, Johnny and Gary were all excellent to work with! We hired them for some work that required sorting out a major issue with the city permit office, after months of not being able to get anywhere with the city on our own. They not only sorted out the mess with the city, but finished the construction job in a timely and thorough manner. They were very fair and transparent with their pricing and walked us through every detail of all of our options, answering our many questions until we landed on a solution that made sense. I would absolutely use them again for future projects! read more

I love this company. Spoke to Eric and Johnny and they both are very responsible, easy to talk to, open for all questions. After we finished our design I also pick them for the construction too. Super excited for the project come soon read more

I met with Eric virtually for my home project consultation and he was very responsive to all my questions. He was very honest and was able to help me process my thoughts and provided professional insight without any bias. I appreciate his feedback and am thankful to have found somebody who actually listened to what I wanted without making outrageous suggestions. I am still in the research phase for my remodeling project but 3E will definitely rank high! read more

We hired 3E Design for our kitchen renovation and it turned out great! 3E Designed worked with our contractor to find the best solution for structural support and helped with our kitchen layout. They filed an application for us and coordinated the drawings required by the county. Their price was competitive, and the work was beyond what we expected. Eric is pretty easy going and no fluff which is the style we liked. Johnny was great in getting back to our questions and coordinating everything we needed. I recommend this company. read more

The first project Eric did for us is to design a master bedroom suite addition to the main house and a 2 bedroom 1 bath ADU in San Leandro. The project is a complete success with a new unit to live and rental to cover all payments. Now we are having Eric to covert a storage in San Bruno into an ADU and adding 2 detached ADU in Fremont. Eric and company are speedy in getting ready for the building permit application and are conscientious about building cost during the design phase. 3E Design rocks :-) read more

Jenny, Eric and Johnny are an amazing team to work with. Communication is efficient and timely. Their design philosophy worked well with what the project entailed. The team managed the permit approval process flawlessly, without any issues or delays. I would highly recommend 3E Design for their work. read more

From the moment we met, Eric and his team were very positive and professional. I recently bought a condo with a dated bathroom which I wanted to remodel - but my HOA had a lot of rules so I was concerned with being able to get a team that would be patient with their requirements. Eric and his team reviewed all their written rule documents and worked with their requirements, they even met with the board/ management team in person to align on expectations. Alas, Eric provided great designs and additional literature on materials being used which made both the HOA and the City inspections office comfortable with the work. In the end because of 3E Design, its team, and recommended contractors, I have the bathroom of my dreams! They are very honest and have great intentions to make sure you're happy. Trust 3E Design, you can't go wrong. read more

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Eric and his team are amazing. We've gone through the design/permitting process for a rental property we want to renovate, and Eric has been easygoing, honest, and quick to address various questions and concerns that came up on our end. I would recommend this team to anyone looking to renovate their home--they really stood out from the rest in many ways when we were looking around. Super nice, easy to work with, straightforward, not pushy--they check all the boxes. Thank you, Eric and team! read more

I needed help getting an unpermitted bathroom up to code and legal with the City of Berkeley. Johnny with 3E design came up with a fabulous solution to a ceiling height issue which had prevented my bathroom from being legal in the first place. They made the process very easy and know how to work with the city in order to get things accomplished. I haven't had my final inspection yet but thanks to 3E design I'm confident it will pass. I would definitely recommend them. I also appreciate the level of service that they have given me even though this job was fairly small. I definitely recommend them! read more

Eric and Alfredo are both patient, knowledgeable and easily accessible. We contacted Eric 2 years ago after receiving good feedback from our friend to draft up house expansion plan. Eric explained (and re-explained many times =) the process and expectations from start to finished in detail. Although at that time, we were not ready to move forward, however, Eric left such good impression on us, we sought him out 2 years later. Fast forward 2 years. Eric has his own company yet the temperament and attitude stayed the same but now with more resources to complete projects faster. Alfredo was our PM that listens. He is very detailed on catching and redesigning based on our every request. Alfredo was so on top of things, we end up receiving our permit within a week of submission. If you want a team that value what you have to say and work to achieve your vision. 3D is your #1 choice. Thanks guys! read more

3edesign provide fantastic design service on our house bathroom remodel project, magically turning our tiny laundry room into an legal full bathroom.Although it's a small project, Eric Liu provide super professional design and consultant service from house measurement, bathroom design, permit application, contractor recommendation to material purchasing advice for our project, even the inspector is amazed at we can build such beautiful full bath in such limited space. Thanks 3edesign and Eric's help on this project, their service is highly recommended. read more

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3E Design was unfailingly responsive and professional, from my initial inquiry to the completion of our project's design .  Eric was a true pleasure to work with throughout what was a relaxed, collaborative and enjoyable design experience.  I was incredibly appreciative of Johnny's guidance and care as our project moved through the city's permit protocols and of his quick, same day responses to a number of questions from me. I had absolute trust and confidence in both Eric and Johnny's expertise. Thank you, 3E Design! read more