I am an apartment owner/investor and want to let other apartment owners know about my experience…read morewith Reverence Engineering. Last year, I obtained an inspection of the deck and balcony at my family's 10 unit apartment complex in order to comply with Senate Bill 721. After learning that our cantilevered balcony needed structural work, I began calling engineering firms. I chose Reverence Engineering because I wanted to work with a smaller firm and I was impressed with my initial call with principal engineer Brett Sauers. During that conversation, he explained in simple terms how he would approach creating plans and seeking permits for a major retrofit of our balcony walkway. From there, I was kept well informed by email at every step of the way. Because I live out of state and was not able to be present for any site visits, Brett prepared an explanatory video for me so that I could see exactly what he was seeing and understand how we could solve the structural challenges. The draft plans were ready more quickly than I expected and Brett personally addressed all my questions with patience and precision. The City took longer than I had hoped to do its plan review, but Brett's staff sent me weekly updates. In addition, they walked me through all the forms that I needed to sign so it ended up being a pain-free process from start to finish. I really couldn't be happier with the attentiveness of Brett and his team, as well as the outcome. They deserve accolades for exceptional structural engineering work, at a very reasonable cost.

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.

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.

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 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 roofer tell me that my entire roof support structure was in danger of failing and they had…read moretheir structural engineer come out. The estimate was astronomical and would take months to complete. I brought in Distinguished Structural Engineers to give me a second opinion. They give me a written analysis with lots of pictures pointing out some issues, but they gave us peace of mind that the structure was fundamentally sound and only needed attention in a few areas. We used one of their recommended roofers and spent a tiny fraction of the first roofer's estimate to correct the issues. I highly recommend Distinguished Structural Engineers for any work you're considering.

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.

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.

ProStruct performed an inspection, providing a timely proposal and were able to quickly schedule an…read moreinspection. They also provided follow on proof of inspection very quickly after performing the inspection.

ProStruct performed an assessment of a structure that a neighbor built on our property to ensure…read moreproper removal. They were responsive and came out right away/. They provided an evaluation report which was very helpful to ensure the removal was done properly. The report was very helpful for us and the company removing the structure to understand what needed to be done so that other damage did not occur. The engineer that was knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with as the other people in the office. I would use them again. and recommend them.

I just finished a remodel in my house with IBuild Construction. The project manager came to our…read morehouse give us some great ideas and new designs. We've been waiting three weeks to start the job, and the job was clean and fast. The communication with the Project Manager was perfect, he was available with text and calls and visit our project almost every day. I'm really happy with my new house and I'm definitely going to use them again. Thanks, Guy, for making it.so easy!!

My husband and I had a pretty severe leak which led to a full renovation of the kitchen, dining…read moreroom, and living room in our dated and tiny condo. The company we first hired wasted months doing nothing. After we went with iBuild, Reza and Ali accomplished more in their first week than the other guys did over three months. They went above and beyond in helping us transform our galley kitchen into a u-shape. I am so grateful we had them. We absolutely love the results!

We have worked with Amgad for several years on many different projects, and he has consistently…read morebeen an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely detail-oriented in everything he does. One of the things we appreciate most is that he not only provides excellent structural engineering solutions, but he also brings thoughtful ideas and practical problem-solving to projects. He works collaboratively with the entire team and always takes the time to make sure every detail is properly considered. His plans are clear, well thought out, and reliable, and we have always felt confident recommending him to our clients. We truly value the working relationship we have built with him over the years and look forward to continuing to work together on many more projects. We have worked on projects throughout Orange County. Have done work with him in Newport Beach and many other coastal communities. Highly recommend.

Professional, courteous, and thorough. I needed a soil memo which was required by the county…read morebuilding department for a home remodel project. Emad was able to make his assessment quickly and provided the documents with all the required permit information. Will definitely use Emad's services again in the future.

Fantastic experience with Joshua! I paid a different engineer BIG money, only to find out that…read moreengineer's design was inefficient & prohibitively expensive. Joshua modified the other engineer's design, dramatically cutting my costs. Thanks Joshua!

I was struggling to find someone to asses a unique situation on a property where some erosion was…read morepotentially impacting a foundation. I finally got a recommendation to reach out to Joshua for assessing both the home foundation and property slope and he was so incredibly helpful! He was able to provide us with high quality service on short notice and answered all concerns and questions we had. He provided clear insights and information regarding the structure of the home and property. His cross knowledge and expertise in engineering makes him an incredible resource for all geotechnical/structural home concerns and inspections. I highly recommend Joshua and am so grateful to have him as a resource! Even if your concern is complex or unique, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Joshua!