We have a sinkhole in our yard, and I have been having trouble getting help with this. I spoke with…read moreRybak, and they gave me a lot of useful information. They were very knowledgeable and helpful.

First rate soils engineer - I would highly recommended him! I have hired him many times.read more

It's easy to be successful when a project is easy and straightforward, but true talent and…read moreprofessionalism shines when circumstances are far from ideal and creative solutions are required. I had the pleasure of working with Dozie and his colleagues at SteelRock Engineering on a somewhat tricky project involving a retaining wall and ADU build at my home in Los Angeles, and I was incredibly impressed with their depth of knowledge, skills, their ability to pivot when necessary and make themselves available as the project required. It wasn't a quick, easy, or straightforward process, but dealing with Dozie and the SteelRock crew WAS the easy part - they were accommodating, creative in their approach when it was necessary and incredibly helpful - I don't think our project would have been successful without their involvement and I'm super grateful to have been referred to them when I was. Highly, highly recommend.

I don't leave a lot of reviews, but felt I should for this company. Dozie (the owner) is a VERY…read moreresponsive and proactive engineer! He's a genuinely nice guy and easy to get along with. Covid really screwed up the permitting process. What used to take a day to a week, took about 3 months for a simple load bearing wall removal permit! Dozie hounded the city, immediately responded to the plan checkers requests, and kept me updated along the way. He took the initiative to keep me informed without me having to call him, and I LOVE that! It was a crappy process dealing with the city, but Dozie always made sure I knew where we stood and what we were waiting on. He had very fair pricing especially considering the extra work he had to put in dealing with the Covid delays. I can't recommend him enough! I hope im done with engineers, but if I ever need one again, he's definitely my first call!

Ilya Engineering responds to emails within minutes and answers their phones. Surprisingly, once an…read moreengineer is assigned to your project you can contact him/her directly. I also want to mention that my project took less time than originally thought. As a result I was invoiced for three hundred dollars less to reflect the actual time spent. This is definitely the firm to use if you want great customer service, plans that meet LADBS requirements and charges that reflect the actual time spent on your project.

Service requested: architect plans/structural engineering and permitting process. The design was…read morehow we wanted. A few hiccups along the way with the final permit but Sam acknowledged the mistake on his end and said he would sign off the edits in the revision phase of construction. I will give an updated review once that time comes. Quality: quality of work was good. Efficient in communication and dealing with a difficult city in a permitting process. Took about 6 months for the permits and the city kicked back for corrections 2x which is pretty standard. Value: felt his pricing was fair and reasonable Customer service: always responds to phone calls. Even after our final payment when we had questions or needed assistance. So not a "take your money" and we are done type of guy Overall impression: would use him in the future for any architectural or structural engineering jobs

I felt it was important to share our experience with JZ structural as I ultimately went with them…read moregiven their high Yelp reviews. However, my experience was negative to say the least. Ellen was responsive initially, but this was only until they received payment. After this, trying to get a response was like getting blood from a stone: close to impossible. My architect had asked Julian, the engineer, if he could draw a rough mock up before he put together a full set of plans (to which he agreed). We never got this, despite checking in multiple times, and instead, it was only right upon the 'deadline' we had provided for the project that we received a full final set of plans. This was disappointing. The plans themselves were riddled with errors: it seemed like a lot of copy / paste work rather than careful attention to detail. The wrong county was listed, and certain structural details were copy pasted from the wrong city, which my architect had to point out. We had around 30 local contractors look at the plans, as well as two peer reviews of the plans from other licensed structural engineers, and the feedback was that it had been over-designed (consistent with one of the other yelp reviews). After multiple emails attempting to get Julian (the engineer) on a call, he was incredibly defensive, and rude. It was at this point, I was appalled that he would speak to a client like this, so decided to cut ties with this company and use another structural engineer instead. If you are in absolutely no rush, and have no concerns about over-design: perhaps this company will work for you. But for our residential project, this was one of the worst experiences I have had with a "professional" service, and I want to warn others.

I moved into a fairly old house recently and had concerns about various cracks on the property. I…read morecontacted Ellen, and she arranged for Julian to come by my house for an inspection. He arrived on time. I showed him the areas of concern. Julian took his time to explain to me which issues were natural and expected for a home this age and what I should have someone take care of.

I have worked on multiple projects with Structural AF. They have always been professional, easy to…read morecommunicate with, quick, and thorough. They are fantastic!

One of the best architectural and engineering company in LA. I have done a few projects with them…read more All the project I have done it's really convenient and nice open floor design, they know how to do it to be convenient to live in it house with all the features you need in the house and a lot of times you don't even think about it but it's there. The drawing is very detailed if you want to find the measurements, it's there in front of you compared to other architects that cannot find any measurements Another best thing is that they are always there every time you call them. You don't have to hustle to be in touch with them for any questions you have. I highly recommend them

Southland Civil Engineering helped my company navigate one of the most challenging projects in our…read morecompany's history. Their team assisted in resolving b-permit issues, plan checks, zoning administrator filings and more. Their knowledge and experience was critical to solving the many problems this project had being a broken development in the city of Los Angeles. Our permit expediter said we wouldn't have gotten building permits without Bryan Lopez's knowledgeable and firm handling of the LA plan checker on our last set of permits. Since the scope of the project was difficult to define, we mostly worked on a T&M basis. The billings were always reasonable based on the work being done. Also, the team was always responsive to our needs and deadlines. These guys are trustworthy professionals and can handle the most challenging projects.

I enjoy working with Bryan. His efficiency/timeliness in handling modifications to plans/etc. is…read moreunmatched. Southland has been a staple in the Southern CA land development industry and for good reason. We look forward to working with them on future projects.

Working with Farzad Yahya Aalam and his structural engineering and construction management firm has…read morebeen one of the best decisions we made for our project. Farzad is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to his clients' success. From the initial consultation through the final stages of the project, he managed every detail from A to Z, making what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and organized. He was always available to answer our questions by phone, email, or text, and he took the time to explain everything clearly and patiently. His pricing is very fair and provides exceptional value for the level of expertise and service you receive. While you may find someone who charges less, it's unlikely you'll get the same level of experience, responsiveness, and attention to detail. And if you find someone who charges more, hiring Farzad is an easy decision because of the outstanding value he delivers. Most importantly, Farzad prepares thorough, high-quality plans that give you confidence your project is positioned for a smooth approval process with the city. His professionalism, integrity, and dedication make him someone I would recommend without hesitation. If you're looking for a structural engineer and construction manager who truly cares about your project and will guide you every step of the way, Farzad Yahya Aalam is the person to hire.

I had a great experience working with Engineer Farzad at AlphaVision Design Build Inc. He was…read moreextremely helpful, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the whole process. He was very considerate of my budget. He answered all of my questions, and explained everything . His customer service made the experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Engineer Farzad at AlphaVision Design Build Inc. to anyone looking for reliable and professional engineer.

We recently hired Marshall for a hillside property survey in Glendale and he exceeded every…read moreexpectation. He was incredibly resourceful; researching crucial tract grading, soil, structural and as-built plan documents. He promptly met me on-site for a visual assessment to guide the evaluation. Recognizing the potential risks, he did an incredible job helping us focus on structural integrity. He was highly responsive and walked me through every step of the process. He gave us the vital technical breakdown and escrow evaluation we needed to make our decision. Hire them--you won't regret it!

Outstanding responsiveness and professionalism. I reached out to Marshall GeoScience through Yelp…read more Marshall (the principal engineer) replied quickly--even continuing the conversation well after business hours and offering to jump on a call. I wasn't exactly sure what I needed at first, and he was incredibly patient while I tried to explain the situation. Rather than guessing, he took the time to understand my goals, clarified that a firm estimate would require a defined scope of work, and laid out what that scope should look like so I could move forward confidently. What stood out most was his clear communication, transparency, and willingness to help without any pressure. I'd contacted a few other firms before him and had mixed results. Marshall was by far the most responsive and helpful. If you need a geotechnical engineer who is prompt, thoughtful, and genuinely focused on setting you up for success, I highly recommend Marshall GeoScience.