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"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."

"Office promptly called to schedule an appointment. Engineer was knowledgeable, pleasant, and provided the service we requested."

"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."

"GS ArcDesign has had the privilege of working with New Beginning Engineering for many years, successfully completing over 15 projects together, with more projects currently in progress. Throughout this collaboration, I have consistently experienced the highest level of professionalism, reliability, and technical expertise from their team. Their services—including structural design, structural calculations, energy compliance (Title-24), and MEP engineering—have been integral to both residential and commercial projects, particularly those involving legalization and permitting. Each project has been handled with thoroughness, precision, and a commitment to excellence. As an architectural firm, we rely heavily on engineering partners who are not only skilled but also dependable and trustworthy. New Beginning Engineering has consistently met and exceeded those expectations, making them one of our most valued collaborators. I hold a very positive impression of New Beginning Engineering and confidently recommend their services to anyone seeking competent, reliable, and professional engineering support."

"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."

"They drafted up engineering plans for me to go from a composition shingle roof to a metal roof, added 5 skylights, so they had to calculate and engineer the rafters around the skylights, plus adding a roof cover over the front porch. Their calculations included swapping out the ridge beam to a larger beam and some supports upstairs for the ridge beam. Their turn around time was quick."

"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."

"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!"

"Raj is an exceptional engineer with a world view centered on value and helping people. He help me through a tough problem with a roof structure issue quickly and efficiently."

"Very fast response to my call. Gave me a fair bid for the work I wanted done. They were very knowledgeable in all aspects of the job. I highly recommend T&T for all jobs that involve construction. Excellent work for a reasonable price."