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Avatar for Design X Architects
Design X Architects
5.0(
44
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jonathan Ma was great to work with. He was responsive, available to answer any questions via text, phone or email, and gave us good insight into the project scope. He would immediately respond to any inquiry, which I feel is extremely important. He provided us with design options on our home renovation project and gave us the pros and cons of each. There were some small issues/oversights that I noticed on the plans, based on my background in engineering that were quickly addressed and fixed. The only thing I would suggest to Design X Architects is to make sure plans are reviewed by in house drafters so that once they are sent to customers that are non-technical, the small oversights would get picked up and corrected before city submission. I highly recommend Design X Architects because of Jonathan's constant communication with me as a client and dedication to his work."
Pool View
Front Entry
Guest House View
Dining Area
Lobby

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Engineering Los Angeles, CA (Main)
4.4(
296
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I relocated a staircase, added skylights, and modified load bearing walls to add large open-header doors. My engineer priced each modification for me and I ended up ordering plans for them all. Very happy with this company. Super efficient and professional."
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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K & K Engineering
5.0(
15
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Kyle as my structural engineer for my ADU. Long story short, my original architect ghosted me, and left an incomplete plan and about two months before application expires. I had to change my design a bit and Kyle was so kind. He helped me finished my revision over a weekend even though he had a lot of work at hand after he leaned my situation. And the city revision only cost him a day. With his help I was able to pull my permit two days before the deadline! Excellent work Kyle! Much appreciated!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nick Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
21
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer who handled the structural engineering plan for my kitchen remodeling project, including the removal of a load-bearing wall. Throughout the entire process, this gentleman displayed an outstanding level of professionalism, effective communication, and an unwavering commitment to delivering on his promises. I am thrilled to share my experience and highly recommend his services. From the very beginning, it was evident that this engineer was dedicated to providing exceptional service. His friendly and approachable demeanor made it easy to communicate my ideas and concerns, and he listened attentively to understand my vision for the project. Not only did he grasp the technical aspects of the plan, but he also ensured that he fully understood my requirements and preferences, making me feel confident that I was in capable hands. One of the key qualities that impressed me was his precision and attention to detail. The engineer meticulously analyzed the existing structure and devised a comprehensive plan that addressed the load-bearing wall removal, ensuring the structural integrity of my home. His expertise and thoroughness were evident in every aspect of the plan, leaving no room for errors or doubts. I truly appreciated his dedication to producing a reliable and safe design. Furthermore, the engineer's commitment to delivering within the promised timeframe was commendable. He provided an estimated schedule at the beginning of the project, and I was amazed at how diligently he adhered to it. His punctuality and ability to meet deadlines were remarkable, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. It was refreshing to work with someone who valued my time and made it a priority to complete the project on schedule. Additionally, when we encountered a minor setback due to feedback from the city regarding few modifications, the engineer promptly addressed the issue without hesitation. He quickly incorporated the necessary changes into the plan, ensuring compliance with the city's requirements. Throughout this process, he remained cooperative, responsive, and highly professional, handling all the necessary revisions with efficiency and expertise. Overall, my experience with this engineer was exceptional. His outstanding communication skills, friendliness, precision, commitment to timelines, and cooperative nature surpassed my expectations. I am thrilled with the results of the kitchen remodel and load-bearing wall removal, thanks to his expertise and dedication. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of a talented and reliable engineer for their home renovation projects."
Exterior before demolition
Exterior framing
Exterior completed
Exterior completed
Exterior view

+26

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent experience again with Alpha Structural. Charlie Rosenkranz came to see the 3-story apartment building in West Hollywood. We discussed what the soft story retrofit plans will likely include. He's knowledgeable and experienced. We appreciated his professional no-pressure approach and answering our questions. Alpha performed an exploratory investigation of the support structure, as architectural plans were not available. They engineered the plans with city approval. They then consulted with us and provided the approved THP (Tenant Habitability Plan) paperwork. Production Manager Dave Schlaich and Job Supervisor Seth Price met me before construction. Dave went over the approved plans and explained the work that would be performed, and the purpose. They both answered all my questions. Lawrence and Antonio were the main work team. They were very pleasant and answered all our questions. Both had great explanations with Lawrence being very detailed. Seth provided timely progress reports by phone and text. He answered all questions, and provided contacts for automatic shut-off gas valves and stucco work. Despite Covid-19, they scheduled and passed inspections, and completed the work in under a month. We've seen projects by other companies stuck in limbo for months with no progress, so we chose Alpha to avoid complications. They removed all debris, and left the property clean. The tenants and neighbors had no complaints. Daniel Aparicio also explained various issues. Communication with everyone, including the office staff, was excellent. We're very pleased with this experience."
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drafting Design Services
4.8(
18
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"If you?re here looking for an architect, look no further. Francisco is the man for the job. He helped us with a garage to ADU conversion. Francisco kept us informed and communicated with us throughout the entire project. He was very professional, helpful and patient. We had tons of questions and he had the answers. He is very efficient and great at his job. We would hire him again with no hesitation. Thank you Francisco for making for making this process a breeze!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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VC Architecture & Design
5.0(
6
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"I would like to commend V.C. Engineering for the outstanding job they have done for us. Raj put me at ease right away, and took care of our plans from start to finish. He knew exactly what we wanted to do, (bedroom/bath addition on our home), went over all the details with us,and then took care of submitting the paperwork at city hall. Raj has great knowledge and work experience, and I feel fortunate to have found him. He does amazing work and I highly recommend him. I would use him again anytime."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alpha Omega
4.0(
116
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Structural Engineer Ehab contacted me about my residential property inquiry. He had already reviewed my property and the general situation I was inquiring about when I called him back. We spoke to me about his concerns with the project and answered all my questions over the phone. He was excellent to work with. Professional & Knowledgeable. Would highly recommend reaching out for technical issues concerning residential engineering. The reason he wasn't hired was that he provided feedback that dissuaded us from taking on a costly project that would not have achieved our stated goals. I will definitely reach out to Ehab in the future prior to beginning any major residential addition or remodel."
Plot Plan for Auto Dealer
Auto Body Shop
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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