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.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Matt twice now, and each experience has been…read moreoutstanding. He is incredibly quick to understand our vision and always manages to refine it into an even more practical and well-structured design. Matt's efficiency is remarkable -- he works with both speed and precision -- and his strong professional relationship with the Torrance City planning department made our permit process smooth and surprisingly fast. What we appreciate most is Matt's ability to provide us with the most optimized solutions for our home remodels. His expertise, professionalism, and problem-solving skills have truly exceeded our expectations. We are deeply grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-tier architect who delivers both creativity and results.

My husband and I own a construction company and we've worked with Matt Sunseri on numerous projects…read moreacross the South Bay and Los Angeles. He is an exceptional architectural designer. His extensive knowledge of city permitting, professionalism, and impressive turnaround times make every project smoother. Matt consistently delivers high-quality designs, and we confidently recommend him to all our clients needing architectural drawings. If you're looking for a skilled and dependable designer to bring your vision to life, Matt is the one to call!

I can't recommend Ben enough for any architectural needs, especially if you're navigating the…read morecomplex permit process in Malibu. From the very beginning, Ben has been incredibly professional, attentive, and proactive. What truly sets him apart, however, is his genuine heart and empathy for his clients. My mother's business had to be put on hold during this process, which was an unexpected and stressful time for our family. Ben didn't just treat us like another project; he truly understood our situation. He worked tirelessly to resubmit plans and handle corrections as fast as possible because he genuinely wanted my mom to be able to get back to work and reopen her shop. It's rare to find someone who takes your personal success so personally. Beyond his expertise, Ben's pricing is very reasonable and fair, he is not overpriced at all, which is hard to find in this area. He was also incredibly helpful and understanding by allowing us to pay in installments while the business was closed. This financial flexibility was a lifesaver for us and showed his true character as someone who wants to help, not just make a profit. If you want an architect who is highly skilled, honest, and truly cares about your family and business, Ben is the one to call. We are so grateful for everything he's done. Thank you Ben!

I had a great experience working with Ben and would highly recommend him. He drew up plans for our…read moreproject and went above and beyond in helping us navigate some unexpected issues with the City of Los Angeles. Due to circumstances outside of our control, our original plan checker was replaced, which caused delays and additional review. Ben stepped in and handled everything professionally, working directly with the city to resolve the issues and keep our project moving forward. His knowledge of the process and persistence made a huge difference. On top of that, his pricing is very competitive, especially considering the level of service and support he provides. Overall, a 5-star experience--I would absolutely work with him again.

I hired SK Architects to design my home and it was the best decision I made. They asked just the…read moreright questions to guide me, and to get clarity in regards to the design and process of our project. They also were able to make the process easy, fun, and still stay focused on the end result. Every detail and step was considered. I highly recommend them! I also used this team to help design my dental office. I love the results. My office looks sleek and up to date. I get compliments every day and my patients have been impressed as well. Overall great experience and I actually saved money by using them. Great team...

From the owner: S K Architects provides architectural, design and engineering services for residential and…read morecommercial projects. Our services include remodeling and home additions, new custom homes, restaurants, medical and dental office design. We specialize in Contemporary, Mediterranean, and Spanish styles of Architecture.

Bill assisted me with expediting a permit I was having trouble with. He walked me through the…read moreprocess and provided great feedback. He met with the plan checker to ensure a smooth process. Thanks again

Bill is a great energy consultant. We received our title24 calculations in a timely manner at a…read morereasonable price. Bill is also a great design consultant. Designs he sent to us were exactly what we were looking for. For both title24 and design, if we needed to make changes, he accommodated us. Overall, the service was great; excellent communication, responsive, great attention to detail, great architectural vision, reasonably priced service and great quality of work. We are continuously asking for his service.

We had an incredible experience working with Michael and Baldo at Bela Development. As first-time…read morerenovators, we were understandably nervous, but they guided us through every detail with patience, expertise, and care. They completed a full gut renovation of our primary bathroom and a renovation of our guest bath, and the results exceeded our expectations. The tile work is absolutely gorgeous, the attention to detail is next level, and the job site was kept impeccably clean--which was especially important since my partner and I were living in the house with our dogs throughout the project. That level of thoughtfulness made a huge difference. Baldo was amazing at problem-solving and offering smart ideas and workarounds, especially given the surprises that come with an older home (ours was built in 1977). Michael was equally outstanding--always diligent, responsive, and proactive in addressing any questions or concerns I had along the way. We were so happy with their work that we've already had them back to update our kitchen with new backsplash and tile work, as well as an outdoor bar. I can't recommend Bela Development highly enough. Skilled, trustworthy, and a true pleasure to work with from start to finish.

We had a really great experience working with Bela Development. They remodeled our bathroom and…read morekitchen and also completed a full interior house painting. From the start, Tom and his team were easy to communicate with, responsive, and clear about the process. The project was finished two weeks earlier than expected, which was a great plus for us to be able to move in back sooner. When unexpected and unforeseen issues came up, Tom handled everything very professionally. He took the time to explain what was going on, walked us through our options, and helped us choose solutions that made sense - all without surprise costs and while staying within our budget. The quality of the work was solid, the crew was respectful and clean, and we always felt informed and comfortable throughout the project. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Bela Development to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable contractor.

Hurst Construction is unquestionably the best! Troy and his crew recently finished a complete…read moreremodel of two bathrooms in our home. They did an outstanding job. Our bathrooms are gorgeous, and we love them. Troy is completely knowledgable in all aspects of his company's workmanship, and this comes through in the final product. His entire crew is amazing! The crew is comprised of extremely talented people who excel in their respective trades...demo, plumbers, electricians, tile installers, quartz fabrication and installation for countertops/bathtub cabinet, painters, carpenters...plus project mngr and foreman who oversee the many details of the project. Also you get the very much appreciated assistance from Bibi, the fabulous designer who is always upbeat and ready to help. We depended upon on her expertise quite often. Additionally, as the project progressed, we found the progress renderings created by her coworker to be most helpful. We are very happy with this friendly and respectful owner and crew of professionals.

Troy did a great job on our full gut housing remodel. We were at the project nearly everyday as we…read morelived nearby. Anytime we went over to the house, we were constantly impressed with the quality of work performed, the cleanliness of his crew, and their ability to hit the exact schedule that Troy communicated to us. One thing that is nice about hurst construction is that he has in house specialists that do their specific trade- plumber, electrician, framer, finish carpenter, painter, and a few others. The quality of work you get from these trade individuals is very high because they are working within their specialty. Another thing that was great about Troy was his willingness to meet with us and provide his input when needed. He is a good contractor to solve problems with because he has a very good eye for detail and will always do his work the right way. Lastly and most importantly, Troy is honest with you. He works very hard to make sure that you are happy with his work. If I were to do a high end house in the area, he would be my first call!

I reached out to MDM back in early 2025 and met with Mike right away so he could look at my…read moreproperty and walk me through what my wife and I wanted for our project. Throughout the entire process, Mike was very professional and the level of expertise he exhibited was obvious. Before Mike, I had met with 3 other contractors to compare services and quotes but what sealed the deal for me was the 3D render service Mike offered. It was affordable and it would be free if you end up going with MDM for your remodel. Mike was able to get the renderings to me very quickly and made adjustments whenever we wanted to change something. Seeing the details of the renderings really brought what we were envisioning to life and helped with the design process. Fast forward to beginning of demo/construction, Mike's employees were impressively fast and efficient at their jobs, but what really impressed me was how clean they kept our property after each day of work. And that stated true throughout the entire process of our 7 month renovation. During construction, if there were any last minute changes, Mike would always try to cater to our needs whenever possible. Even if subcontractors made mistakes with anything, Mike would make sure it is fixed and perfect right away. Keep in mind, you can't rely on Mike for everything (as much as you might want to). You really do have to do your research (in terms of design, finishing materials, sourcing those materials, and getting them delivered on time) and know exactly what you want and how you want it, that way, Mike can plan and put into action what needs to be done. After this entire process, we are extremely happy we got this project completed with MDM. What really sets them apart is the quality of work, dependability, and the great people that work for MDM. Shoutout to Mario! They really respected our home and were very considerate of us during construction. Even after everything was finished, they guaranteed that they would come back and fix anything that needed fixing. Cannot recommend them enough if you want to improve or build your new home!

We had a great experience with MDM Remodeling on our downstairs, so we hired them again for our…read moreupstairs guest bathroom and they delivered again. Shawn was easy to reach, responsive, and great to work with throughout the project. The crew showed up on time, kept things clean, and finished everything in under 5 weeks. We did new tile, vanity, lighting, and a walk-in shower, and the quality really shows. Hard to find a contractor this consistent and reliable. Pricing felt fair too, especially for the level of work. Definitely recommend MDM Remodeling if you're doing a bathroom remodel in Los Angeles we'll be using them again.

My family's home was devastated in the Los Angeles area wild fires, the mountain fire November 6 in…read moreVentura, we lost an 11000 sq foot home. Icos Design is doing the design for my new dream home with a budget of 3 million excited to witness the rebuild

Alexander at Icos Design proposed an amazing transformation for our home, one that would transform…read moreit from a functional but rather standard home into a truly beautiful, impressive, and even more functional living space. His concept opens up the interior of our home, letting in more light and expanding it to integrate our large backyard into the interior living space with more expansive views of the backyard, a spacious covered patio with built-in BBQ / external kitchen, and a pond to complement the existing garden view. As we now shop for a contractor to complete the work, we are extremely happy to have Alexander's amazing concept to show to them and get them excited about building it for us. And with Alexander's extensive experience and attention to detail, we have high confidence that he will ensure the contractor completes the job to match the vision he created in his planning documents. We are extremely happy with the service we've received from Alexander at Icos Design and recommend him without reservation.

EZ Plans is a highly toxic environment. Mark and Raymond Joelson scream and berate clients and…read morestaff alike. There has been a huge shake up there with one of the main partners leaving under very atrocious and shocking circumstances with the other partners We got stuck in the middle because not knowing this individual no longer worked there, we emailed him at his EZ Plans email address. That's when the yelling and threats began from Mark at EZ Plans. After being yelled at and screamed at, we decided the client relationship had been irreparably damaged and that we could no longer work together. We reviewed the contract and deliverables and determined that only 2 of the 5 had been delivered. That means 60% was not delivered. In an effort to part amicably, we asked only for a 50% refund of the money as we will need to spend it with another firm but were told the money was non-refundable. Next they formally terminated the relationship (which we had already done) but kept my 80 year old mother's money. My 80 year old mother has now filed a small claims suit asking for a full refund along with punitive damages.

It was a pleasure to work with Ez Plans team for the design of our custom home. Michael Song and…read morehis team are very professional, patient and highly skilled at what they do. Starting from our wish list for the architectural design which eventually ended up much more beautiful than what we had imagined, their willingness to accommodate our requests , sometimes even last minute changes, has stood out. They were very diligent in working with the HOA and also with and the city to get all relevant permits approved.