Miles and the team at Lovelace engineering are excellent all around. Their drawings are very clear…read moreand complete. Their calculations are accurate and they don't over engineer things. They have an excellent reputation with the various cities in and around the San Diego area. I recommend them without hesitation.

Miles was so helpful in correcting errors made by our previous engineer on our large kitchen…read moreremodel with removal of a load bearing wall. He was responsive, understanding, reasonably priced, and listened to our concerns. we will use him again if we ever have any additional engineering needs.

I think it's important to give credit when credit is due. The entire team at Reverence Engineering…read moreis dedicated to providing a professional product and experience. I reached out to Reverence for my custom home build. I had purchased architectural drawings from another company and needed Brett and his team to provide the structural set of plans. The first thing that stood out to me was the ability for Brett and his team to listen to exactly what I needed from them. They took every bit of information from me and set expectations and timelines that were adhered to met. The next thing that stood out was their communication. They have weekly updates they send you in order to keep you up to speed on your project's progress. I never at one point felt that I was left out of the loop or forgotten about. Whenever Brett had a question he would reach out via a zoom call and give me a visual idea of what his questions where based off the planes that where in front of him. All in all if you need structural engineering big or small give Brett and his team a call. They will meet you expectations and deliver results on time.

I submitted a request to Reverence for an Architect in early January 2026, I received a call back…read morefrom Brett to go over the services Reverence provides and their approach to support the clients. At the end of the call, Brett stated he would work on the contract and send over for review. The following week, I called Reverence to better understand the timeline for contract creation so I could maintain realistic expectations; I was told I should have the contract that day (January 13) or the following day (January 14). I contacted Reverence on January 20, after not receiving a response and was advised a message would be sent to Brett for an update. I again did not receive a response (no callback nor email) and contacted Reverence on January 22 and again on February 2, and was provided a similar response (that I should receive the contract soon if not today or the next). I subsequently left a message on February 4, indicating that I no longer wished to proceed with their services and would look elsewhere. I have no doubt that Reverence provides customers with solid service once contracted, however, I find it is equally important to effectively communicate with prospective clients to ensure transparency. I would have gladly waited a few more weeks if that was the standard and was communicated to me. Hopefully future clients will have a better experience.

We worked with Trent to get a full inspection on the foundation for a home we were buying. We were…read moreable to schedule him to come onsite with about a week's notice. His pricing was fair, he showed up on time, and he did a thorough evaluation. We had a complete, detailed report in our inbox the next morning. Overall great experience. Thanks!

Trent was very quick to respond and answer any questions i had. He was accommodating on getting out…read moreto the property in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of a report to evaluate your foundation issues and someone who knows how to interpret those findings.

I am so grateful that I found GRL Solutions. They are an incredible group of property experts, and…read moreeveryone on their team is so wonderful to work with. My condominium suffered water damage after a year of heavy rain in San Diego, and I was at my wit's end trying to get my insurance company to handle its responsibility. GRL Solutions saved me from a housing and financial nightmare and handled everything, from the insurance filings to the final build back of my condo, with meticulous attention to detail and absolute probity. I literally could not have had a better experience, especially considering what I was up against before I sought their help. As most homeowners would be when confronted with water damage, I was very worried about my property value and the total cost of repairs. I was also having a really tough time getting my insurance company on board, which was compounding my stress. It was so reassuring to work with GRL Solutions because they turned everything around immediately. They documented everything precisely and, with their help, I was able to secure insurance payments for every part of this rehabilitation: the clean-up, the mold testing and retesting, the water mitigation, the architectural drawings, the city permits, and the final rebuilding of the interior of my condominium. I was worried about the integrity of my roof, and they made sure that everything over my unit was reinforced as well; they also helped me get a full reimbursement for the cost of rent while my home was uninhabitable. GRL Solutions is in some regards a one-stop shop, which I loved, because they guided me through the morass of insurance documentation, and also provided me with an excellent team of contractors, industrial hygienists, and structural engineers, who put together a perfect restoration plan and then executed it beautifully. Angela and Greg, whom I worked with most closely, explained each step of the process exhaustively and advocated for my case wholeheartedly. They were so wonderful to work with, and I am super pleased because I did not suffer any financial losses from this experience and my condominium was made better than the day I bought it. If you are having any construction or insurance claim challenges, I highly recommend them. They are awesome!

From the owner: Specialties No need…read morefor the extra cost for a sales person. We are one of the best in Southern California's structural engineers. Professionally licensed, and insured. It is our goal and pleasure to provide you with our trusted professional services firm across residential and commercial projects. Our Services include drawing sets, calculations, observations, assessments, site visits, and reports. Other Project types include new construction (residential and commercial), tenant improvements, additions, alterations, load bearing walls, foundations, additional footprint and floors, storefronts, decks, retaining walls, architectural signage, flagpoles, and equipment anchorage.

Because we are in a historic district we are required to obtain a ridiculous amount of…read moredocumentation for any kind of work to the outside of our property. We reached out to Scott to assist in developing plans to provide to the city to get the new deck permitted. He was extremely helpful, provided a wealth of information, and we felt that he truly had our best interest in mind. While we didn't end up using his service at this time, due to a plethora of reasons, in the future we will definitely reach out if a similar service is needed. Thank you, Scott, for all the help!

Reached out to him to see what service he provides and if he would be a good fit to design the…read moreremoval of our load bearing wall / a beam to replace it. He never returned the phone call and just texted to say that he couldn't answer any questions without a $1600 site visit. Not even a call to discuss what services he provided and what the $1600 would include. I found another engineering / design company (Reverence Engineering) who called me back immediately. The owner spent 45 minutes on the phone with me teaching me about the process of permitting and what a site visit would look like. Needless to say, I went with reverence engineering.

David Thomas is an incredible engineer. I've been working with him (I am a designer) for about 3…read moreyears on about 20 projects per year, both commercial and residential. He's smart, personable, works quickly, and does a great job. I have stopped getting bids from other engineers because David completes the work faster, more accurately and without any hassle. For instance, we just worked together on a new restaurant that was structurally complicated. The plan checker at the city only had one structural question after reviewing the plans. This is unheard of. The result is that your project will be permitted much faster if David Thomas engineering generates the structural plans and calcs. Unlike other engineers, he is responsive and always answers the phone, and he is fun to talk to. I highly recommend David Thomas Engineering, you should give him a call if you're looking for a great engineer.

David Thomas was recommended by Denise at Larson Design. She said he was the best for such a…read morecomplicated project and she was right. After submitting the plans, the structural plan checker had one question only. This is amazing. We're talking about a 2 story complicated restaurant. He is a pleasure to work, works quickly, and comes across as very intelligent. I highly recommend David Thomas Engineering.

The team at Paterson Engineering is very professional and easy to work with. They are helpful and…read moreunderstanding of budgets as it relates to design etc. Their drawings are very clear, and they seem to have a good reputation with the city plan checkers as well. I highly recommend them for all your structural engineering needs.

Very poor service. We contacted them and they never contacted us to give us an estimate of their…read moreservices or anything.

Great communication and followed idea as set up 10/10 Professional Engineers . Thank youread more

Finished the work speedy and the outcome was great. Hope to work with again.read more

I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer Hamid who drafted the plans to convert…read moreour kitchen into an open-concept layout, which required removing a previously load-bearing wall. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail was truly outstanding. The engineer demonstrated a deep understanding of structural integrity while also respecting the design vision for the space. He carefully evaluated the existing structure and developed precise plans to safely support the load while allowing us to achieve the open, modern kitchen we wanted. His calculations and documentation were thorough and well-organized, which made the permitting and construction process much smoother. What impressed me most was his ability to balance technical precision with practical solutions. He communicated clearly, answered all questions patiently, and ensured the plans were easy for the contractor to follow. The result was a seamless transformation--our kitchen now feels bright, spacious, and beautifully integrated with the rest of the home. If you need an engineer for structural modifications, especially for projects involving load-bearing walls, I highly recommend his services. His expertise, reliability, and commitment to quality truly set him apart.

I had a crack in my driveway. Got my foundation inspected, it was fast, efficient and stress free .read more