Daniel has been so amazing and up front with his structural engineering advice. I came looking for…read morea second opinion on whether or not a kitchen pantry wall could be safely removed. I haven't begun construction yet so i wasn't able to provide drywall-less photos and was looking for a quick online opinion. Daniel graciously offered his professional expertise through photos and videos i provided versus immediately trying to schedule me for an in-person consultation. He even stated he'd prefer to see videos/photos before scheduling an in person consultation to see if it was even necessary. I will definitely be seeking his services when time comes for construction. 10/10 initial impression and will definitely hire for services as needed.

Working with Daniel was a great experience. He helped me create custom structural engineered plans…read morefor an ADU I am working on in East Los Angeles. After searching around for several quotes, I found Daniel's pricing to be very reasonable. He was responsive, professional, and his sketch work was thorough and detailed. He was always there to answer any questions I had. Crucially, he also helped me navigate the painstaking plan check process with Public Works. Daniel made a difficult process much more pleasant, stepping in to provide policy guidance to the city to ensure my non-negotiables were approved. I couldn't have gotten through this without his expertise. I highly recommend him to family and friends, and I would definitely work with him again for any future plans.

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.

For most of us, the opportunity to build your own custom home would exemplify the culmination of a…read morelifelong dream. For my wife and I, whom both came over to this country as immigrants many years back, it represented the chance to bring to fruition one of our life goals and aspirations. Back in 2015, we had the opportunity to purchase a plot of land along the California coastline. When it came time to look for the right architect to help us realize our dream home, my wife and I spared no time and effort to look for the right firm to take on this important task. We interviewed over six architectural firms specializing coastal home design up and down the coastline from Long Beach, to Newport Beach, to Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. Most architectural firms have extensive portfolios to review; however, our reason for choosing FoxLin Architects is beyond their ability to express a design language that meets their client's needs and desires. It is their commitment to meet and exceed their clients' expectations and personalities that sets them apart. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Juintow Lin, principle architect, in the creation of my custom home since hiring their firm in 2017. The architectural process from design, to getting plans passed through Coastal Commission, then City Building and Planning can be a confusing and laborious process; especially for someone who has never built a home before. However, Foxlin Architects made the entire process easy. They absolutely took care of everything, and detailed the steps taken throughout project in ways that were clear and easily understandable. They have the capability of being a full service firm; whereas some firms stop at providing design and plans. This method would leave the client to separately hire a designer to help with the fit and finish materials for the custom home. However, these guys can do it all from start to finish. They left no detail unturned when it came to the design and build of my home. Melissa, the project manager assigned our case, has been great to work with. She and Juintow directed us to the exact store locations that would carry the items and materials that was needed for our build. Their level or care and personalization when it came to finished design exceeded our expectations. FoxLin Architectural Firm can also assist their clients through the building phase of their home. If needed, they will also assist their clients in finding the right contractors that will meet their needs and budjet. Also, they will perform site visits as needed to check on the realization of their design and plans. Any adjustments to the plans to meet building codes will be done through their firm. They coordinate services with civil, structural, and soils engineers that are needed to provide reports to the city building engineers and inspectors. This service has been extremely helpful since many issues tend to come up throughout the construction process that can be address by a full service firm. Overall, I cannot highly recommend them enough. They have been fantastic to work with. Their prices are quite fair; their work is excellent; they have been easy to work with; and they absolutely care about meeting and exceeding the expectations of their clients. Lastly, if an architect's credentials are a concern for a client, then this firm has it in spades. Both principle architects, Michael Fox and Juintow Lin, are professors of architecture at Cal Poly University, and graduated from MIT. A quick visit to their website will make it pellucid the quality and scope of their work. If you are looking for an architectural firm to meet your every need and discerning taste, FoxLin Architects is the right choice.

You need to hire FoxLin right now for their expertise and here's why:…read more1. They're the real deal. Michael, Juintow and their team work well together, which is so important when working on construction projects for long periods of time. Staying focused is their top priority! 2. The team is a pleasure to work with. They work on your plan and explain it so you know exactly what to expect, (who does that anymore?) 3. FoxLin finds solutions to your biggest architectural challenges, (We've had some, and that's why we choose FoxLin). 4. While they seem laid back, don't let that fool you. They're serious about their work and executing your vision from the very beginning. 5. Their attention to every detail is something any OCD person would be thrilled about, (I know because I am one). 6. FoxLin co-ordinates every single thing going on in your project, period. They take control so you don't have to. 7. They're easy to work with and have built years of solid working relationships with a plethora of contractors and subs, (very important). 8. FoxLin pricing is so reasonable, you'll want to pay their invoices. I'm happy to pay them and so grateful for their exceptional work. 9. They're available on holidays and weekends and respond to my emails. (the lines of communication stay open no matter what time or day it is). 10. Peace of Mind is what you get with this firm. Working on projects can be stressful, but this is why we love working with them. We can actually sleep at night knowing we are in good hands and they are doing all the work, thank goodness! Read less

Dimitrius got through the city's building dept red tape with ease. I think it's personality and…read moreprofessionalism, and the city people who review rolls and rolls of plans seemed to like and appreciate that plus his thoroughness in his work. Everything went smoothly from the day he stepped in. He contacted the city and spoke with the building dept manager and took over our project. We learned the hard way before finding Dimitrius to work with we had hired another company. We found LYNES Architect firm after spending months with another architect and were forced to search and screen all over again to find him. We can say from these experiences that Architects are not created equal. our previous architect kept submitting drawings and getting repeated go-backs from the city losing 3 weeks minimum each round of revisions. Not to mention the added cost of those setbacks for your project. Dimitrius was a pleasure to work with and got the plans drawn and approved on the second submission preventing any extra cost and headaches. His fees are straightforward. Just a pleasure to work with. We realized that if an Architect doesn't have a great personality and professionalism the client suffers. Lot of time and money lost waiting and dealing with months of revision the city will demand. All while your project is delayed and you're stuck. Dimitrius made sure he understood everything and all the codes and made the reviewers work easy for them and that made a world of difference. Thank you Dimitrius!

In 2018, we decided to renovate our home in Orange, CA. We started the process by looking for an…read morearchitect firm to help us with the design process. After interviewing three firms, we selected Dimitrius Lynch of LYNES to help us with architectural services. Dimitrius is an expert in his field, he met with us several times to understand our needs and then work with us to design our "forever home." After a few revisions, we finalized a design that met our needs. During the construction process, Dimitrius was also available to meet with our General Contractor (GC) to discuss changes and revisions to our design. When needed, Dimitrius was quick to provide revisions that were submitted to the city for our project to continue per our timeline. We were extremely satisfied with the services that Dimitrius Lynch and LYNES provided to us. If you are looking for an architect firm who will listen to your needs and deliver a high quality product then please reach out to LYNES.

Great customer service! Highly recommended. Truly care about…read morehis customers and great communication.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would…read more Working with Barsam Design has been nothing short of a blessing. Sam's customer service is bar none -- truly in a class of its own. I came to him with a complex situation: I had an ADU that was already built and needed to be legalized. From day one, Sam has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. His patience is a true gift, especially in a process as frustrating and drawn out as dealing with city regulations. Sam has walked with me step-by-step through the process of legalizing my ADU. Honestly, without his help, I don't think it would be possible. He has gone above and beyond -- even to the point of covering costs upfront on multiple ocassions just to keep the project moving, with the trust and understanding that I'll pay him back. That level of service and integrity is rare and deeply appreciated. Words cannot fully articulate the depth of my appreciation. Throughout this journey, we've built a solid, trustworthy relationship. Sam truly cares about his clients and their success. If you're looking for someone dependable, talented, and committed to doing things the right way, look no further. You will not be disappointed. Like I said -- I wish I could give him more than 5 stars. The only way I can come close is by encouraging my wife to submit her own review too! Thank you, Sam -- you've been a true partner in this process and a blessing to myself and family.

We hired BIMCAD to prepare construction plans for a project in Lake Arrowhead. Unfortunately, the…read moreplans contained multiple issues that prevented them from being approved by the county. After months of back-and-forth and paying additional fees for revisions, the plans still did not meet the requirements for resubmittal. The most basic things were omitted (measurements for setbacks) and when we approached James about it, he denied any wrongdoing or fault in the matter. Ultimately we had to hire a different professional and start over from scratch, losing significant time and money in the process. This hurt our family financially. I see other people have had similar experiences so I would heed warning. James was a very eloquent speaker and seemed very knowledgeable, but when it came down to it, his plans were unusable and he wasted months of our time.

We used Bimcad a few days ago and James was extremely helpful. He walked us through the estimate…read moreand there was no ambiguity and explained each charge and why it was necessary. Plus, for a few items that were out of this scope of work, he was still able to point us in the right direction for what type of professional services we needed. He went out of his way to make our project go smoothly. P.S. I read a couple of poor reviews and the Bimcad response to them, and word for word, the bimcad response is what James told us up front about what to expect. There were no surprises on our end, as one of the complainer guys said, because all the details were told to us prior to starting.

We had a flood in our house and we needed to get our place fixed ASAP. We had 3 different…read morecontractors came out and they all told us the job will take 3-4 months, but Ben Hamed at ACC knew our situation and promised to get our place fixed within 3-4 weeks and he did!!! We got porcelain floors taken out and replaced with all new tiles, laminate floors replaced throughout the house, kitchen cabinets replaced, fresh paint, new bathroom cabinet and floors, as well as redoing our whole garage! He didn't just finish on time, he also did such a phenomenal job. Everything was perfect, quality and cleanliness. Extremely satisfied with every little thing that was done! Ben Hamed is such a great guy, very professional, easy to communicate with, and delivers great work. I highly recommend working with him for any project from a small to big one!

We hired Ben to create a drawing plan for our guardrail, and we couldn't be happier with his work!…read moreThe project was completed incredibly fast--he's responsive to our inquiries, very helpful. Ben not only handled the calculations but also took care of the installation. His pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommend ACC for any similar projects!

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.