This review is for 2020 work. We really enjoyed working with Nick at RME and he helped us design,…read morecalculate, and advise on removing a large 30ft load-bearing wall running down our house. Nick was instrumental in designing and pushing thru the designs with the city. He was very professional, clear and communicative in his emails and helped our contractor as needed with guidance to create a safe working environment. RME was also very transparent and reasonable in their fee structure. They billed me accordingly and made it very easy to understand what I was paying for; moreover, they invoice billing system was very easy to use. I've attached pics of the before and after of our project. I would highly recommend RME Structural Engineers.

From initial inquiry to site visit, communication was top notch. Nick is very responsive and…read moreknowledgeable expert to determine the structural concerns that I had in my home. Highly recommended to anyone needs structural expertise in Los Angeles area. Thanks Nick.

We had a fantastic experience with Alpha Structural on a challenging structural project. We needed…read moreto replace a 25-foot beam in our cathedral ceiling and sister lots of rafters--work that could have easily turned into a major disruption if done from the exterior. The team found a smart solution to complete the entire project from inside the house, which allowed us to avoid opening the roof and dealing with weather exposure. That alone gave us a lot of peace of mind. Aldo, the structural assessor, was especially helpful throughout the process--patient with our many questions, clear in his communication, and thorough. Erick was consistently responsive as things came up. On site, Gilberto did excellent work with the team and provided steady, capable support through the build. Overall, we're very grateful for their professionalism, problem-solving approach, and the quality of the finished work.

Chris came to advise and measure for a drainage system and was incredibly knowledgeable and…read morethoughtful about the project. His expertise and experience is valuable to us. In addition, we have to commend him for previous work. He is completed on our property on foundation work, including a retrofit. We will always have Chris come to the rescue. Way to go Chris.

I've reached out to multiple different land surveyor companies and Denn Engineers has hands down…read morebeen the best company out of the lot. They have been the most responsive and provided the most transparent quote outlining everything that we would be provided by them for the cost. We even inquired about an adjustment for the service required and they provided an amended quote before a couple others even sent their first quote in. Our circumstance may have changed, due to external reasons not needing to be mentioned, but if we do need to hire a land surveyor it will 100% be Denn because of how professional they were and how they actually value your business.

They are helpful and responsive. They had a tough case because a neighbor/contractor had removed…read moreand placed medallion in a spot to change my property lines and give themselves extra sf. They worked with me to figure it out and went the extra mile

We have worked with Lionel and I can say that I would definitely recommend him to you!read more

Lionel & his team are great! He is my go to engineer for any Structural or Civil needs.read more

Re: Accessory dwelling unit…read more Houmam assisted me in designing and engineering an ADU (garage conversion). My situation was unique and very complex because of Zoning and building size. Houmam made sure what I wanted to do was possible by calling the City Of Long Beach prior to even charging me for a consult or a proposal. Although, initially, everything seemed straightforward, there were quite a few bumps in the road, and it was frustrating for all parties involved. It took about eight months for final approval because of the complexities but Houmam saw the project approval through to the end and made sure even after approval, that I had all of the info needed. He continues to be available to answer questions and follow up. He was patient and understanding with all of my questions and concerns. I look forward to updating this review with a picture of the completed project once it's done. I recommend HMS without hesitation.

Houmam was super helpful! Called him up and we were immediately able to schedule a time for him to…read morecome out and look at the crack in the garage slab of a potential home I wanted to purchase. His expertise in concrete foundations was clear when he easily explained the root cause for the crack in the slab and what the potential fixes would be. Because of him I was able to get some money back in credit from the sellers. Now I have the money to actually fix the crack.

Kudos to the team at Anchorstrong that made a complex process easy. Rosie is a star…read more Not only did they handle all the paperwork and the logistics, but they did a great job going above and beyond to actually help us even complete the discount form for our Insurance coverage. Definitely recommend. Thank you Anchorstrong.

I feel compelled to share our latest alarming experience with Anchorstrong. An employee, Joe Essy,…read morethreatened us via email, stating that he might file false reports against us unless we removed our honest Yelp reviews. He also suggested that he might leave negative reviews for a kind handyman we've worked with and file false reports against him, despite never having used his services. We also asked Joe to provide the permit he claimed to obtain for our project, as required by our contract. Several weeks have passed with no response, leading us to believe he never secured it. Rosie (Office Manager) and Steve (owner) were copied on our email, and we forwarded Joe's threatening email to them as well, but they have not responded. I also have serious concerns that Joe may have created multiple accounts to post fake reviews, including negative ones for others that reflect the threats he made in his email to us, as well as positive ones for his own business and employer. Yelp has removed several reviews based on these issues, and I have documented evidence to support my claims. Believe it or not, Joe has done more shady things, which we've documented. To keep this more concise, I'm highlighting just these examples but there are many more. In my opinion, Joe's behavior is not only beyond unprofessional but also seems unhinged to me. Who engages in such extreme, dishonest tactics against their customers simply because they left honest feedback? Providing feedback is our right as customers and a key purpose of Yelp. Multiple individuals who interacted with Joe raised serious concerns about his questionable honesty, erratic temperament, and disrespectful behavior. The emails I shared from Costco are just a few examples of this (see photos I posted in this review). Instead of simply addressing valid feedback, Joe resorts to intimidation tactics. His actions made me feel unsafe enough to install a security camera, especially since Joe said he lost the key to our front door. It's deeply disturbing that Joe has threatened to unfairly target us and this handyman--who has nothing to do with this situation and doesn't even know Joe--in what seems to be retaliation for our honest reviews. This handyman is genuinely kind, hardworking, and excellent at his job. He does not deserve this treatment at all. Since Joe mentioned he provides handyman services himself, Joe's threats also raise serious concerns about a conflict of interest. Based on our experience, it seems Joe is willing to go to very extreme lengths, including unethical tactics, to silence honest reviews, suggesting serious issues. His intimidating behavior has been completely unjustified and, in my opinion, it's shameful. Anchorstrong has failed to meet their contractual obligations, leaving us with substantial damages and financial losses, and refusing to refund us or work with us toward a fair resolution. After we paid them over $34K, we've faced intimidation, which we have proof of, instead of accountability. As paying customers, it's disheartening to experience such unethical treatment. If you work with them, be prepared for the same treatment. Also, ensure all permits are actually secured. I didn't want to write this update because this company isn't worth anyone's time, but their intimidation has led me to warn others and I hope it helps someone make a more informed decision. We've never encountered such appalling treatment from a vendor before. To Anchorstrong: We have every right to post honest reviews. Stop trying to intimidate us. While we've accepted that you won't provide the fair refund we are owed after taking our money, we simply want to be left alone--and for others to be left alone as well. The photos of Joe's shoddy work and the damages he caused speak for themselves. We face significant expenses to fix these issues, in addition to the $34K+ we already paid you and the other losses we incurred due to your failure to meet your contractual obligations. You have not reimbursed us, and we are left to cover these costs ourselves. Why threaten us? Haven't you done enough to us? We don't want to deal with you any further. Please leave us alone.

My homeowners association worked with JSA to develop plans for an exterior renovation of our…read more18-unit complex in Santa Monica. We worked with Jennifer, Joe, Robert, and Eileen. They were excellent. I can't begin to express my gratitude to them. They did an excellent job with managing expectations, pushing back at the City when appropriate, collaborating with an HOA (not fun or easy), and communication. The JSA team is diligent with time tracking and the use of Asana to track tasks internally and to provide outstanding customer service. They have experience bringing projects to the City's Architectural Review Board, but in our situation, they argued convincingly that our project (which sought to complete an emergency repair to address safety and water intrusion issues) should get a waiver. I found JSA originally by perusing meeting minutes for projects using James Hardie plank.

I hired Joe to draw plans for an improvement to a commercial property, and my experience couldn't…read morehave been better. He was intelligent, prompt, careful, and professional. He was particularly helpful getting my plans past the city's building dept. Also, when the plans were ready for revision, he drove down to city hall on the same day, and we had the revisions submitted and approved in 2 days. I wish I could give him 6 stars.

As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated Abe's thorough geotechnical inspection. He made us…read morefeel informed and confident about the condition of the home. Abe was genuine, detailed, and extremely knowledgeable throughout the process. Overall, he was excellent to work with, professional, and approachable. We would highly recommend him! Thanks Abe

As a real estate broker, I'm always looking for reliable experts to refer to my clients -- and I'm…read moreso glad we found Abe at LA Private Eyes Geotechnical. Abe is a one-man powerhouse -- incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and thorough in his work. I referred him to clients who needed a geotechnical evaluation, and they had a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Abe handled everything himself, which gave the process a very personal and hands-on touch. He was punctual, clear in his communication, and took the time to explain the technical details in a way that made my clients feel confident and comfortable. His report was detailed, timely, and instrumental in helping the transaction move forward smoothly. It's rare to find someone who combines deep technical expertise with such genuine care and professionalism, but Abe truly does. If you need a geotechnical engineer who knows his stuff and treats your clients with the respect and attention they deserve, Abe at LA Private Eyes is someone I'd wholeheartedly recommend.

Working with this firm as been a pleasure! My architect had recommended that we use them to…read moreengineer the house after the drawings for the house was done. I don't have much interaction but the times that I, my husband, other subs and our new builder have had with them - the engineers Padra and Jimmy have been very responsive, polite, and would get things turned around quickly and efficiently. My architect did say that Padra often over engineers a lot of stuff but because of this - you can rest assure that your structure isn't going anywhere. They also deal with Title 24! Cheers!

From the owner: The Structural Engineering team you need to bring all your architectural innovations from plans to…read morereality

Super responsive, scheduled quickly and provide the report with a day of the site visit. Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

As usual, Foundation Works was efficient, and had quick replies to my questions. I cannot comment…read moreon value, as I did not "shop around" (I had used Foundation Works' services in the past). They provided photos of the "before" and "after", making it easy to see the work they had done. I would definitely ask for their services again! The team that did my work this time included: Eric ( foreman ), Zander, Riyadh, Ernesto, Nick -- THANKS GUYS, Nice job!