5 Stars! I highly recommend FJ Engineering. They served as the structural engineer of record (SEOR)…read morefor our major single-family home remodel and addition. Their expertise literally saved our build from a very poor framing contractor. The contractor caused massive delays due to non-existent planning, mismanaged materials, and repeatedly misinterpretation of the structural stamped drawings, including framing ceiling joists improperly and installation detail errors. Fortunately, the owner, Francisco Garcia, stepped in with efficient practical solutions for every single error while maintaining code compliance and structural integrity. Francisco was incredibly patient, performing comprehensive hold point inspections, clearly explaining details to help contractor's rework and omissions. He accommodated last minute inspection requests time and time again. Now that framing is officially signed off by the city, we have absolute peace of mind. Francisco and his team are the communicative, professional experts you want in your corner, whether for a remodel or new construction. FJ Engineering will contribute to the success of your project through the value they bring from initial development of structural plan drawings and his diligent oversight through final sign-off.

What can I say other than Francisco is top shelf! A true professional and at the core passionate…read moreand caring about your project. He helped me with an undefinable situation at my home with some concrete. My home is over 90 years old. The construction has been wonky at best. Francisco took his time to help me understand some foundational work. His positive attitude, promptness, and shear humanity sets his company apart! Thank you Francisco I will never forget your generosity!

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.

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!

want to send a shout out to Atef for assisting us with our plan lay out…read more Atef was very professional and efficient. His work is excellent and a true perfectionist! Our ADU project went smoothly, thanks to his help and hard work. Atef took care of the modifications needed when the city required them and made the process stressless for us. I feel that Atef goes above and beyond. I never had to wait much for a response when I needed help or had questions. We are extremely satisfied with the work done, and highly recommend his work. I will definitely be a customer for life, and will return to him with any future projects!

We were 2 days away from falling out of escrow because of an inspection needed on a spiral…read morestaircase in the home that was built 26 years ago. I called Atef and explained the situation, he not only came out that day to inspect, he also had a completed report for me that same evening. He was kind, punctual, and very knowledgeable. I cannot say enough how thankful we are to have found him.

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.

We used Dary Engineering for Architecture plans and they did a wonder job. Diaa was very…read moreprofessional and paid close attention to detail. These were my first set of plans that I had drawn up by an Architect and I was very impressed. We've even gotten compliments from contractors on how well the plans were. We summitted our plans to the City and they only needed minor corrections. He provided the corrections in a timely manner and they came back approved in a week. We would like to thank Diaa very much for the outstanding service that was provided. Their pricing was also very reasonable and we are happy that we found them. We definitely hope to use them again in the future.

Working with Dary Engineering was a great experience! They completed my blueprints for my ADU! They…read morewere very professional, communicated very well, and even made sure I had pointers on passing future inspections! Diaa is very knowledgeable in his field of engineering and building! I truly appreciate his welcoming personality! Looking forward to working with Dary Engineering on my next project!

Working with Ellen, Julian, and others from JZ Structural was great. They were extremely…read moreresponsive. They also diligently worked with the city, project manager, and other contractors to get the job done. Ellen and Julian also provided a very personal touch with guidance in hiring contractors, materials to use for the project, and design. They explained everything to us in detail and were always available to answer any questions and address our concerns. Overall, JZ Structural provided us with a great experience. Would highly recommend getting in touch with them if you need help with building and large renovation projects.

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.

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.