I'm extremely pleased with my experience working with Ponce Design and Sean. As someone without an extensive background in architecture or building permits, I truly appreciated Sean's ability to guide me through the process with clarity and professionalism. I approached Ponce Design with a plan to add additional units to a property I'm considering purchasing. Sean responded quickly, demonstrated extensive knowledge, and explained every step in a concise and understandable way. After our initial discussions, we collaboratively refined the plans, and Sean even went the extra mile to engage with the city on my behalf. Upon discovering that the property is on unincorporated county land, Sean proposed a practical solution to submit basic feasibility plans before finalizing the purchase. I'm impressed with Sean's expertise, responsiveness, and dedication to ensuring a smooth process. I'm excited to continue working with Ponce Design on this project and future endeavors. Highly recommend! read more

I had an excellent experience working with Ponce Design Building Permits. To be completely transparent, I was still recovering from a really disappointing experience with another company just a few months earlier, so I was understandably hesitant to sign another contract. Despite my reservations, I decided to move forward in the hope of finally advancing my project--and I'm so glad I did. From the start, Ponce Design provided a clear timeline, maintained excellent communication, and gave regular updates throughout the entire process. We agreed on a flexible payment plan, and they followed through on every step exactly as promised. Now I have my completed plans in hand and am ready to take the project to the next phase. I highly recommend Ponce Design to anyone looking to build or add on--whether it's an ADU, home addition, or new construction. They turned my skepticism into complete confidence! --ADU San Bernardino read more

Ponce Design Building Permits (and the rest of the team at Ponce Design) helped us with designing and planning a massive renovation at our property. The entire experience was exceptional. Ponce Design is extremely responsive. The process of working through revisions also was very simple and straightforward. In the end, our plan set was beautiful and highly detailed. I work in a construction trade and see many floor plans every day. They went to the city and spoke to the building official and got their approval to waive plan check correction. This was a savings of 5,000 and 3 months . I only wish that the plans that float across my desk were even HALF as detailed and accurate as Ponce Design Building permits! So tired of over complicated plans and engineering. All Architects and Engineers need to work in the field like Ponce Design. Highly recommend Ponce Design Building Permits! read more

"We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ponce Design Building Permits for the incredible work in creating our amazing new addition & garage space. We absolutely love it and continue to be impressed by your professionalism, attention to detail, and the care and support you provided throughout the entire project. You made the process seamless and stress-free, and for that, we are truly grateful. The concept documents you prepared were invaluable, helping us clearly visualize what was possible and shaping our approach to the addition design. We are delighted with the level of detail, clarity, and responsiveness you demonstrated at every stage. Your guidance, along with thoughtful suggestions and recommendations, made a significant difference and resulted in a truly impressive outcome. Thank you again, Ponce Design Building Permits--we highly recommend your services!" read more

From start to finish, Ponce Design consistently kept me informed about the status of my plans. They went above and beyond by personally visiting the Electrical Department and the Building Department, and were even prepared to speak with the Mayor to help keep the project moving forward. Their persistence continued long after my final payment had been made. Although the City's process was lengthy and at times challenging, I am extremely happy that we chose Ponce Design to handle our building permits. What began as a code enforcement project could have easily become overwhelming and costly; however, Ponce Design worked diligently to keep the expenses as low as possible while ensuring everything was properly addressed. I highly recommend Ponce Design for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to their clients. read more

We've had the privilege of working with PONCE DESIGN BUILDING PERMITS on two projects now -- we're repeat customers! They design beautiful, functional, light-filled ADU'S and we still feel a sense of wonder when we step through the front door. Their client-forward approach is thorough and meticulous, and we felt "heard"! Their experience and expertise navigating  through the city challenges helped put us at ease and we faced minimal disruption. They would call after 5Pm on weekdays, and sometimes on Weekends. We clearly saw a strong passion for all aspects of the process of getting permits. Now we get to enjoy the efforts of all that skill and effort. Bottom line: If you want a rad ADU, get in touch with the Ponce Design Building Permits. read more

I had an incredible experience working with Ponce Design! From start to finish, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of both design and functionality, helping to shape my vision into something truly extraordinary. They took the time to really listen to my ideas and offered thoughtful, creative solutions that exceeded my expectations. What stood out the most was their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring every element aligned with my vision. Their professionalism, communication, and willingness to accommodate my requests made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and I highly recommend Ponce Design for anyone looking to bring their architectural dreams to life! Kathleen read more

I recently worked with Sean at Ponce Design & Building Permits and i have to say, i was blown away by his professionalism and expertise. From start to finish, Sean was incredibly helpful and attentive, always making sure that i was informed and comfortable with the process. He was able to answer all of my questions and concerns promptly and thoroughly, and he even went above and beyond to ensure that everything was done correctly and efficiently. I couldn't be happier with the final result-the work was done beautifully and exactly to my specifications. I highly recommend Ponce Design & Building Permits to anyone looking for a top notch team to help with their construction needs. 5 stars all around! read more

After searching extensively for a reliable design firm, our experience with Ponce Design exceeded our expectations and ended our search. We had previously faced long waits and unhelpful responses both from city offices and a local firm. However, following our contractor's recommendation (who is related to the owner of Ponce Design), we decided to reach out to Ponce Design.   They promptly obtained answers from the city and shared clear documentation of all communications with us. We truly appreciated their professionalism and the attentive care they provided throughout the process. read more

We choose Ponce design because they are experienced in developing plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) . They worked with my wife and I  to design plans for ADU that met our individual and building code requirements. They proved they are skilled at obtaining a permit for our ADU plans quickly and efficiently. They did a single & multi-family residential ADU plan for us. They really know how to deal with the city in an efficient way. They simplified the process and kept' d us updated throughout the project process. The ADU's added value to our property & rental income . read more

Ponce design took the time to develop an exceptional design, achieving the perfect balance of scale and proportion. Their team remains current with the latest trends in materials and demonstrates a strong understanding of how to incorporate them effectively. Throughout the construction phase, they were knowledgeable, talented, and highly competent, conducting themselves with professionalism and integrity at every step. I recommend them without hesitation and look forward to collaborating on our next project together. read more

We contacted Sean for a remodel/addition in an HOA golf club community in Rancho Mirage. Sean showed up and started putting together plans and had everything complete within weeks. Not only did he get the plans approved by the HOA immediately, he dealt with the City and handed over permits to us without any back and forth. The whole process was seamless and dealing with Sean was a joy. I've had bad experiences with other architects where communication is lacking and everything is behind schedule. read more

"Working with Ponce Design Building Permits on our ADU project has been a fantastic experience. Sean and his team are reliable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Their construction background and ability to navigate city issues made the entire process smooth and efficient. We are so happy with all the money we saved because he was able to put us first and not the city. We finally won against the city!!! We only wish we had used them on our previous projects. Highly recommended!" read more

Ponce Design was responsive from day one and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. A site visit was scheduled right away, and communication was consistent and clear throughout. I hired him to design plans for an ADU, and he truly took the time to make sure we were 100% happy with the layout. The plans were approved quickly, with the city only requesting minor corrections. He really knows his stuff, delivers quality work, and his pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

PONCE DESIGN BUILDING PERMITS has the level of dedication and caring and their attention to detail is amazing. They came through on a complicated renovation project that had many bumps in the road and handled all processes of the project with poise, calmness, and professionalism. Their creative vision and eye for aesthetics really helped us achieve an extraordinary result. They even built us a model so we could see the final result! I highly recommend PONCE DESIGN. MARTHA read more

Ponce Design Building Permits is easy to work with and is responsive (Sean would work on the weekends and convenient hours after 5 pm) . They helped me with my Code enforcement ADU plans and I can't ask for a better Design firm than Ponce Design. Whatever changes that we wanted to make, he did it quickly and if he couldn't do it, he would provide us with a good reason - whether it's space issue or if it will pose additional cost to build. Thanks Ponce Design! read more

I contacted Ponce Design Building Permits for assistance with ADU planning and was pleasantly surprised. Sean demonstrated a commitment to a high level of integrity. His dedication to excellence in his craft was demonstrated in the services he provided. He is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to engage in professional conversation. I highly recommend Ponce Design Building Permits to anyone in search of assistance with their planning and design needs. read more

Ponce Design Building Permits and his team have been absolutely wonderful to do business with. Their communication with the city and contractors have been unmatched. Their designs are thoroughly thought out and detailed. It's refreshing to do business with a design firm as thoughtful and caring. We are thankful that they helped us with our code enforcement issues, and they did a great design that will bring us more money for rent than was expected! read more

Sean Ponce is Amazing! I love his honesty when it comes to his workload and timeline. He designed a garage ADU for me and went over things that would save me money. He also guided me when it came to going through the process with the city. He is very professional and helpful. read more