I found Sam through Yelp. At first, we were both not sure whether we will work together because he lives more than 20 miles away from where I live, and I'm the type of person who is always skeptical about what I read on the internet. But now I'm very happy that Sam decided to take on the job and develop the structural calculations and drawings for removing a load bearing and shear wall at my Condo. The Project started in September 2025 with initial submittal of permit application package to the City. It went into construction about four (4) weeks ago and was successfully completed today (5/8). During the process, we developed trust for each other. I contacted Sam numerous times for questions, problems and consultations and he was always responsive. He and my architect friend worked together to develop the initial design but had to modify it to overcome a major obstacle that came up during the construction. He came over for construction observations and gave instructions to the contractor how to strap the beams together for maintaining structural integrity of loading and shearing. His fees were much lower than another builder whom I also got a bid from, and his approach to things was much simpler and yet conservative to that from the other firm. I told Sam, whether it is good or bad, I don't usually do reviews for others. But for him, I will do one. I'm thankful to have a great team of Sam (the engineer), my architect friend, and excellent construction crew to help me complete this project. read more

Sam is awesome. I had significant concerns about the house I had just bought because the floors were uneven and there were cracks in the walls. Sammy came and addressed each concern that I had and assessed the crawlspace. He gave me so much helpful information and explained everything carefully, even drew diagrams! You can tell that he cares about his clients and their safety. He is also very personable and makes light jokes! In total, my experience was very positive and while there is work to be done on my house, I have more peace of mind now. read more

I am a homeowner and have only good things to say about working with Sam. He was recommended by our architect to do the structural drawings and observations for our renovation project. Sam is easy to work with, responsive and explains things very well - even to someone like me who doesn't have an engineering or construction background. He gave me a time frame that he needed to complete the drawings and stuck to it, which I really appreciate. He communicated well with my contractor and considered different options for how to approach the structural challenges. I've worked with other structural engineers over the years, and I found Sam to be the most professional. I've had engineers disappear mid-project, deliver weeks/months after they said they would, and/or bill more than initially agreed upon - not Sam. He does what he says. Definitely would use him again. read more

Sam is a star! We have a 115 year old home and a few elements were starting to warp and crack, so figured it was time to assess what was going on. Sam gave us a play by play for nearly every visible piece of wood, drywall and foundational crack across the entire house. What was "scary" to us, turned out to be no big deal, but some other aspects we'd been less concerned with, were a bit more serious. We have our marching orders and feel much more confident in how to monitor our home over time and what to expect, and ask for, with contractors, moving forward. I'm truly grateful for Sam's wise counsel. read more

I was looking for recommendations and guidance on some structural issues at my property and stumbled upon Structual Engineering & Construction. I made an appointment with Sam who came out and addressed all my concerns. I found Sam to be highly knowledgeable and caring regarding my needs. He went way beyond the call of duty with recommendations and patiently answered all my questions. Great person and company to deal with! read more

Sam is a knowledge structural engineer that is easy to speak too. As a woman, it is so important to work with a man that does not try to take advantage of your lack of knowledge - Sam did not do that - he was incredible helpful and professional and even saved me some money - he was incredibly honest about some foundation issues I had (or thought) - he explained multiple solutions to me quickly and clearly and was not money hungry but approached with honesty and helpfulness - highly recommend. read more

Have an old home on a raised foundation. Have been getting stress cracks from settling after rain. I was well aware of what I needed done, that being getting gutters installed and having proper drainage so water does not go under the foundation. Sam reassured my assumption which put me at ease. I thought I'd have to get new pillars or get current ones reinforced, which I still might, but Sam said to get the drainage situation fixed first. He told me all of this over the phone for free, which was incredible! Once I get gutters installed and proper drainage addressed, I'll have Sam come out and see if anything else needs to be done. Highly recommend Sam! read more

Sam was very helpful. I was looking for a structural damage assessment for my house in the fire area, which this company does not do. However, Sam referred me to other engineers who do damage assessments. He also gave me good information which helped me to decide what I need to do next. This was greatly appreciated. Thank you! read more

I'm happy to join the chorus of 5-Star reviews here for Sam. I had a great experience working with him on plans for a downstairs renovation project for my hillside home. He's a perfect communicator, knowledgeable, and turned around everything we needed very quickly. He was incredibly conscientious about listening to what our goals were for the project and took us through what he could endorse and why some of the asks we had wouldn't be prudent from a safety perspective. In the end it was a perfect consultation. We're very happy with our end design and extremely grateful to have found him. I will be referring him to anyone I know who needs a structural engineer. read more

I contacted Structural Engineering & Construction randomly to get some advice on a shear wall. Sam was delightful and very informative during our conversation. Thank you Sam! read more

Could not recommend Sam and Structual Engineering & Construction enough. We needed a quick turnaround for a structual inspection, and Sam squeezed us in the same day (on the weekend no less). Not only is Sam an excellent engineer and an expert in his field, but he was also extremely friendly and patient while answering all of my questions. Based on the results of the inspection, we decided to get cancel our contract and likely saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process. The inspection fee was the best money we've ever spent! read more

Sam was very helpful in the process of our permitting. He is very knowledgeable and his pricing was reasonable. He was responsive and even followed up through out the construction process. read more

We had Sam come and visually assess our home prior to starting several renovation projects. Prior to our scheduled appointment, he was responsive and communicative via phone and text, and on the day of our appointment, he was punctual (actually early). During the appointment, he was friendly, easy to work with, professional and most importantly, incredibly thorough during the walkthrough with both us and our GC; we definitely felt like we were in good hands and could trust his expert opinion. Sam was very transparent and honest throughout the entire encounter with his recommendations. We highly recommend him! read more

I spoke to Sammy. He was great. He spent so much time with on my phone. He was patient and very experienced and gave sage advise. So patient and was fabulous. He helped me think through a project on on my home and was so patient. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Where do I begin , working with Sam has been an absolute pleasure from beginning to end! He's very knowledgeable, responsive and honest. He's realistic with the time frame which I appreciate, I rather someone be honest than over promise and be disappointed. If you're looking for an amazing structural engineer I highly recommend Sam. read more

I contacted structural engineering & construction regarding a garage conversion to ADU that needed structural engineering. Sam was very friendly & knowledgeable. He was able to answer all of my questions & gave me good suggestions. He was always available to take my call during the process & he was able to get the job done in a timely manner. Definitely recommend him read more

Sam was very professional and punctual. He came over to the job site and was very thorough and profession. At a reasonable cost! I would recommend him to anyone that needs an engineer. read more

If I could give 100 stars I would. Sam was super friendly, easy to work with, actually listed to our concerns, and went above and beyond what we asked for. He came to our house to do a structural assessment on re-doing our walls leading into the backyard. He explained in very easy terms anybody could understand. He was very patient and what was most important to me was that he is a true master and professional of his craft. I ended up referring him to my in laws and our next door neighbor. Both were very satisfied with Sam's work. I appreciate you Sam and you can look forward to more referrals. read more

We had Sam come to our home to evaluate some cracks in our walls / stucco and to help us decipher some very different estimates we had received from local foundation companies. He was honest, pleasant, and a good communicator - he shared he manages a team for FEMA as part of his work. Very glad that we were able to work with him. read more

Had a complicated situation where I needed 2nd opinion on some defective construction of footings for our remodel. Essam reviewed related documents basically immediately as well as practical guidance on how to move forward with our project despite a ton of issues. Appreciated how professional and customer oriented he was in the entire approach. People like him deserve your business. Thanks Essam! read more

Sam helped us evaluate our roof structure to make a decision about solar panel installation. Our house is 100 years old, so we were not sure what to expect. I really appreciated how Sam explained everything in terms we could understand. He even sketched out the detailed on paper so we could see what would need to happen to prepare the structure for solar panels. Because he is an independent engineer, I felt he was offering neutral and unbiased recommendations and options. He was not trying to convince us to choose one option or another. He was providing facts and explaining things that we would not get to hear from a solar company or a contractor. Sam was very professional and super nice. I also found his rate to be extremely reasonable for the time and expertise that he provided during the hour he spent at our home evaluating the structure and explaining everything. read more

I contacted Structural Engineering & Construction for a consultation on a garage renovation. Sam was exceptional: honest, responsive, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain, answer any questions I had, and offer alternative strategies to improve the project. I also had some cracks in the house ceiling, and he was helpful in that regard as well. Highly recommended!!!! read more

Sam was very professional, down to earth and easy to work with. His pricing was also fair and calculations accurate. I would work with him again anytime. read more

Sam is such a fantastic guy. I needed help with a home purchase that had some structural concerns. He went above and beyond to help us. He's a very honest and transparent person to deal with. Cannot recommend him enough! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Sam on many different projects, big or small. Just in the last year Sam helped my clients and I with many projects such as: load-bearing walls removals, engineering plans for new construction houses, ADU's, and garage conversions. Sam does high quality work and makes the process much easier for me as the builder, and more importantly for my clients. The main value that Sam brings to every project is the knowledge and experience that make every project faster much more efficient! read more

I worked with Sam for my home project. He was very professional, available and knowledgeable. The price for the service was very reasonable. I am very pleased with my project with him. I would definitely recommend him and I am going to ask him for my other projects. read more

Known Sammy for about 4 years. Being in commercial, industrial, and government construction, I can attest that Sammy is there to listen to your issues and can resolve them in a cost efficient, safe, and speedy output. He picks up the phone and gives you full attention when he is working on your job, if he doesn't pick up the phone, he will definitely call you back. Unlike engineering firms that normally needs 3-4 calls before a call back, Sammy only needs one. I am also an engineer but not a structural expert, I can understand his engineering language, but it is best to have an expert be the expert and follow directions than risk thousands, hundreds of thousands, or millions just because it is easier. read more

Sam was very helpful. He spent as much time as we needed to go over my parents 3 story home with an added roof deck, both inside and outside. We requested a visual assessment of the structure of the house. He both assessed the home as well as thoroughly explained to us the inner workings of the structural changes that would need to be made. He was also very engaging and personable. His prices seem to be competitive for the market and afterward he connected us with contractors as well. I would definitely recommend working with him. read more

I had the pleasure of talking to Sam last night. He was extremely helpful in giving me advice on how to proceed properly with an attic project. It's so refreshing to talk to a professional that is willing to give you an honest answer even if it is not the answer you want to hear. Even more refreshing in that he proceeded to share city bulletins on structural codes that I would have found hard to find on my own. Being talked through the drawings and tables and given an outline of how I should proceed was extremely helpful. If not on this project I really hope I get to work with him down the road. He will be the first person I call. read more

Sam has an exceptional attention to details, he adheres strictly to timelines and ensuring he is on time. During his visit he reviewed the issue I called him about, and provided insightful recommendations. His approach, reliability and expertise make him a great structural engineer. read more

The owner, Samy is thee Best! He knows his stuff and is extremely helpful, honest, and a pleasure to work with. I needed some work done immediately and he provided great advice & found a way to accommodate at last minute. Great customer service, expert talent, and loyal customers. I definitely recommend. read more

I hired sam to do a number of different projects and I have continued to go back to him because I've felt really confident with the work he does. I am someone who likes to understand what needs to be done and why. He doesn't get annoyed or frustrated with explaining the process of things (unlike other companies). He's always been very kind and professional with me. I highly recommend him :) read more

Sam was extremely helpful, very knowlegable. He saved us a lot of headaches. He's very thorough and makes sure the contractor follows through on every detail. We highly recommend him. Marco & Gina read more

Sam is extremely knowledgeable and super helpful. He takes extra time to explain what his clients are getting and how it's going to get done. I would recommend anyone hires Sam for structural engineering jobs in the LA area. read more

Sam helped get our custom bifold door installed. It was a tough project for a bifold door, since we were removing and replacing an entire living room wall with a bifold door. He clearly communicated what was happening at each step of the process, was punctual, and very nice to work with. I will definitely use him on any future projects! read more

Sam is an extremely professional, thorough and highly skilled structural engineer. Not only was he kind and really wonderful to work with but also extremely prompt. I called him on a Wednesday evening, I explained our timely situation and he was at our new home two days later. In truth, we owe him a debt of gratitude for keeping our family safe long term. His skill and the obvious dedication to his work and his clients is evident. We cannot recommend him enough. Truly fantastic, we without a doubt work with him again on our next home. read more

I've used Sam for a few projects including an attic remodel at my house and an office build out at my office. Each time he shown up at our appointment time, listened to what I need to do, and given me his professional opinion. I've recommended him to a few friends who have all been happy with his work. I highly recommend him! read more

I hired this company to help remodel my duplex and I was very well surprised. Sam came over and assessed whether I could remove some walls from the old building I was remodeling. He was able to look at the plans and immediately figure out what I could and could not do. I was so surprised by the ease at which he presented the task which I feared so much. His ease at communicating and explaining everything to me was also soo welcomed. I felt like I could really trust him and I did end up really trusting him to be the lead contractor on the site when I couldn't be there as well. Sam is very humble, but intelligent, caring, and trustworthy. I never thought I would get so lucky to meet a licensed engineer and contractor. I'm thankful to god and him and his company. I highly recommend him!! read more

Not too much faith that this guy knows what he's talking about....called to have someone come out and do a structural assessment so I can put a new jacuzzis on my deck, (replacing an older one) and want to go bigger. he said we would have to demolish part of the deck in order to do so??? Called Biyana corp- structural engineers/contractors, no problem...no demo can determine foundation without tearing down the foundation! read more