At Lotfi & Associates we offer over 25 years of experience in engineering and analysis. We provide structural design and calculation for varius residential buildings including: Retaining walls Hillside Foundation Decks, Patio cover and other backyard structures We provide construction support, structural observations and reports. In addition, we provide Civil Engineering services design and analysis for new site development, grading, erosion and drainage plans. All design and analysis will be completed for submittal to the local City for applicable permits. What makes us apart is that we pay close attention to each client giving them one on one service and advise them in their needs.
"On time service, professional and reliable"
Matt H on February 2015
At Lotfi & Associates we offer over 25 years of experience in engineering and analysis. We provide structural design and calculation for varius residential buildings including: Retaining walls Hillside Foundation Decks, Patio cover and other backyard structures We provide construction support, structural observations and reports. In addition, we provide Civil Engineering services design and analysis for new site development, grading, erosion and drainage plans. All design and analysis will be completed for submittal to the local City for applicable permits. What makes us apart is that we pay close attention to each client giving them one on one service and advise them in their needs.
"On time service, professional and reliable"
Matt H on February 2015
Our firm provides structural engineering support for all phases in the design and construction process. Our primary function is to create structural plan packages for submission to the governing authority. We are also available to conduct preliminary field visits and structural observations during construction. In whichever service you need, we pride ourselves in carrying out the job professionally, quickly, and for an affordable price.
"I searched many and started off with others and nobody came close in handling what we needed. I found Richard, he came in and took care of it all; it was completed in a timely manner with his accurate thinking. He definitely thought ahead and it saved me a lot of time, grief and money. He got ahead of any issues and resolved potential problems that could arise. He knew exactly what the city would require and did what needed to be done which saved us an untold amount of time and money. I did not know him from Adam, he works at a very different level of ability and knowledge. His pricing for me was the best! He is a gem, get him if you can!"
Constantine P on January 2020
Our firm provides structural engineering support for all phases in the design and construction process. Our primary function is to create structural plan packages for submission to the governing authority. We are also available to conduct preliminary field visits and structural observations during construction. In whichever service you need, we pride ourselves in carrying out the job professionally, quickly, and for an affordable price.
"I searched many and started off with others and nobody came close in handling what we needed. I found Richard, he came in and took care of it all; it was completed in a timely manner with his accurate thinking. He definitely thought ahead and it saved me a lot of time, grief and money. He got ahead of any issues and resolved potential problems that could arise. He knew exactly what the city would require and did what needed to be done which saved us an untold amount of time and money. I did not know him from Adam, he works at a very different level of ability and knowledge. His pricing for me was the best! He is a gem, get him if you can!"
Constantine P on January 2020
Peter T. Erdelyi and his office of 15 employees have designed thousands of residential and commercial projects over the past 37 years - remodels, additions and new buildings
"Quoted one price and kept asking for more money. They only came to the house once, and any changes I had to make (because they didn't have all the information) they changed me more."
Dominic M on July 2023
Peter T. Erdelyi and his office of 15 employees have designed thousands of residential and commercial projects over the past 37 years - remodels, additions and new buildings
"Quoted one price and kept asking for more money. They only came to the house once, and any changes I had to make (because they didn't have all the information) they changed me more."
Dominic M on July 2023
Welcome to Standley Structural Design, proudly servicing Sherman Oaks, and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. We are a Los Angeles based structural design team of qualified and licensed Civil Engineers. We can assist you in effective assessment and design whether your home is in need of repairs, you are looking to renovate or build an addition, or you are looking to build a new home from scratch. We serve the entire state of California. We know the most important thing we can do is design efficient, easy to construct systems, and get them back to you in a workable amount of time. We pride ourselves in thorough and effective designs gotten back to you in time to not delay your projects.
"punctual . professional and pleasant."
ELLEY L on February 2021
Welcome to Standley Structural Design, proudly servicing Sherman Oaks, and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. We are a Los Angeles based structural design team of qualified and licensed Civil Engineers. We can assist you in effective assessment and design whether your home is in need of repairs, you are looking to renovate or build an addition, or you are looking to build a new home from scratch. We serve the entire state of California. We know the most important thing we can do is design efficient, easy to construct systems, and get them back to you in a workable amount of time. We pride ourselves in thorough and effective designs gotten back to you in time to not delay your projects.
"punctual . professional and pleasant."
ELLEY L on February 2021
With over 500 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews across our platforms, we look forward to servicing you with top quality work. Flores Artscape is landscape construction company established in 2004 by husband and wife team Rumaldo and Miriam Flores after years of prior experience in landscaping and gardening. We offer a variety of services such as hardscape, softscape, planting, lighting, irrigation, flagstone, pavers, and much more. We take our business personally, that is why we offer our service and integrity to you. We make sure your experience with us is great and provide you with landscaping that reflects you and who you are!
"Unbelievably class act! Lovely people always on top of planning and preparation and the task itself. Listened to my needs and went out of their way to find plants I wanted cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you Nancy,Romuldo and Eric!!"
Anne R on January 2025
With over 500 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews across our platforms, we look forward to servicing you with top quality work. Flores Artscape is landscape construction company established in 2004 by husband and wife team Rumaldo and Miriam Flores after years of prior experience in landscaping and gardening. We offer a variety of services such as hardscape, softscape, planting, lighting, irrigation, flagstone, pavers, and much more. We take our business personally, that is why we offer our service and integrity to you. We make sure your experience with us is great and provide you with landscaping that reflects you and who you are!
"Unbelievably class act! Lovely people always on top of planning and preparation and the task itself. Listened to my needs and went out of their way to find plants I wanted cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you Nancy,Romuldo and Eric!!"
Anne R on January 2025
The services of John Williams Design include landscape and architectural designs that integrate and maximize the benefits of indoor and outdoor living in Los Angeles. My work covers concepts for all exterior and garden features, including designing driveways, walkways, terraces, decks, fountains and swimming pools. From the concepts a project moves forward with the assistance of engineers and skilled contractors who fulfill the visions to enhance the beauty and function of your home. My extensive plant and materials knowledge contribute to the overall beauty of each project. ***I use licensed sub contractors for all required work.***
"John is passionate about what he does. This comes through in every aspect of his work. His standards are very high. His approach is collaborative. He is very detail-oriented and knowledgeable. He maintains contact even after the project is completed. I would highly recommend him."
roni b on October 2020
The services of John Williams Design include landscape and architectural designs that integrate and maximize the benefits of indoor and outdoor living in Los Angeles. My work covers concepts for all exterior and garden features, including designing driveways, walkways, terraces, decks, fountains and swimming pools. From the concepts a project moves forward with the assistance of engineers and skilled contractors who fulfill the visions to enhance the beauty and function of your home. My extensive plant and materials knowledge contribute to the overall beauty of each project. ***I use licensed sub contractors for all required work.***
"John is passionate about what he does. This comes through in every aspect of his work. His standards are very high. His approach is collaborative. He is very detail-oriented and knowledgeable. He maintains contact even after the project is completed. I would highly recommend him."
roni b on October 2020
In Business Since 2004. We have a minimum of $60,000 for all projects. Cost will go up according to size and scope of the project. Natural Art Landscaping focuses on landscape design and installation. Check us out at WWW.NATURALARTLANDSCAPES.COM. We can help with design and install of brick and stone flatwork, exterior lighting, outdoor kitchens, sod, fountains or waterfalls, mulch and rock to make your yard or garden beautiful. Natural Art Landscaping is your go to company for COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN AND INSTALL. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Natural Art Landscaping prides itself on superior customer service and would love the opportunity to show you what experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your project. Call us today!
In Business Since 2004. We have a minimum of $60,000 for all projects. Cost will go up according to size and scope of the project. Natural Art Landscaping focuses on landscape design and installation. Check us out at WWW.NATURALARTLANDSCAPES.COM. We can help with design and install of brick and stone flatwork, exterior lighting, outdoor kitchens, sod, fountains or waterfalls, mulch and rock to make your yard or garden beautiful. Natural Art Landscaping is your go to company for COMPLETE LANDSCAPING DESIGN AND INSTALL. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Natural Art Landscaping prides itself on superior customer service and would love the opportunity to show you what experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your project. Call us today!
We are a full design build firm, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, and complete home remodeling. This also includes additions and ADU's! In the process of creating your dream home, our goal is to provide you with the most up-to-date ideas and solutions. A "one stop shop" for all your remodeling needs. Our team builds and remodels homes with various styles such as: traditional, Spanish, modern, contemporary and beyond. Call us today to get your in-home FREE consultation! Hand in Hand we will make this experience unique and successful. So let's make it Better together! Better Together Builders Lic#1047689 818-858-9840 Info@bettertogetherbuilders.com **Please note: Due to high demand, we are no longer able to do projects that are under a budget of $7000.**
"Stuff happens, and this business knows how to handle it! We had a stain on the ceiling. Ofri from BTB came over and turned on the water from the upstairs bathtub and then the shower stall. The ceiling became moist after the shower was turned on. Ofri then came back with a plumber. He turned on the upstairs bathtub. After they left, water dripped from the ceiling. Ofri had the plumber immediately send over a team for a service call. They broke open a hole in the ceiling and found that a pipe leading to the bathtub was so rusty it had holes. They took videos showing other pipes leading to the bathtub were also very rusty. While the team was still there, Ofri gave us prices, sent over the paperwork and the pipes were replaced within a of couple hours. Fabulous! Ofri had thought it would take a lot longer to complete the plumbing work. Therefore, her pricing did not align with the actual work performed. She brought in Alon, who substantially reduced the price to our satisfaction. Their responsiveness and reasonableness earned them my highest rating. Thank you Ofri, Alon and the BTB team!"
Barbara R on January 2025
We are a full design build firm, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, and complete home remodeling. This also includes additions and ADU's! In the process of creating your dream home, our goal is to provide you with the most up-to-date ideas and solutions. A "one stop shop" for all your remodeling needs. Our team builds and remodels homes with various styles such as: traditional, Spanish, modern, contemporary and beyond. Call us today to get your in-home FREE consultation! Hand in Hand we will make this experience unique and successful. So let's make it Better together! Better Together Builders Lic#1047689 818-858-9840 Info@bettertogetherbuilders.com **Please note: Due to high demand, we are no longer able to do projects that are under a budget of $7000.**
"Stuff happens, and this business knows how to handle it! We had a stain on the ceiling. Ofri from BTB came over and turned on the water from the upstairs bathtub and then the shower stall. The ceiling became moist after the shower was turned on. Ofri then came back with a plumber. He turned on the upstairs bathtub. After they left, water dripped from the ceiling. Ofri had the plumber immediately send over a team for a service call. They broke open a hole in the ceiling and found that a pipe leading to the bathtub was so rusty it had holes. They took videos showing other pipes leading to the bathtub were also very rusty. While the team was still there, Ofri gave us prices, sent over the paperwork and the pipes were replaced within a of couple hours. Fabulous! Ofri had thought it would take a lot longer to complete the plumbing work. Therefore, her pricing did not align with the actual work performed. She brought in Alon, who substantially reduced the price to our satisfaction. Their responsiveness and reasonableness earned them my highest rating. Thank you Ofri, Alon and the BTB team!"
Barbara R on January 2025
Green Republic Landscapes is an exceptional landscape designer/builders firm specializing in providing customized solutions based on each client’s aspirations. Here at Green Republic Landscapes can provide you with a range of services, including Garden Design and Installation, Planting, Landscape lighting, Irrigation, Flagstones, Pavers, and many more highly quality services. When you work with Green Republic Landscapes, you will be astounded at the outcome of your landscape design and build. We have extensive experience and knowledge that allows us to produce landscapes that surpass our clients’ expectations! We know that you will not only enjoy the process, but we know with certainty that you will enjoy your finished project! *Minimum price $5000.00
"We couldn't be happier with our backyard project. Motti and Kimberly were just wonderful to work with. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive all throughout the process. They listened to our thoughts and educated us as to all our possibilities. Motti has a wonderful design eye and is so passionate about his work. We were very happy when we used them for the front of our house 4 years ago, this time around for the back, and we would use them again in the future. We recommend them highly."
Janice L on February 2022
Green Republic Landscapes is an exceptional landscape designer/builders firm specializing in providing customized solutions based on each client’s aspirations. Here at Green Republic Landscapes can provide you with a range of services, including Garden Design and Installation, Planting, Landscape lighting, Irrigation, Flagstones, Pavers, and many more highly quality services. When you work with Green Republic Landscapes, you will be astounded at the outcome of your landscape design and build. We have extensive experience and knowledge that allows us to produce landscapes that surpass our clients’ expectations! We know that you will not only enjoy the process, but we know with certainty that you will enjoy your finished project! *Minimum price $5000.00
"We couldn't be happier with our backyard project. Motti and Kimberly were just wonderful to work with. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive all throughout the process. They listened to our thoughts and educated us as to all our possibilities. Motti has a wonderful design eye and is so passionate about his work. We were very happy when we used them for the front of our house 4 years ago, this time around for the back, and we would use them again in the future. We recommend them highly."
Janice L on February 2022
Whether you're upgrading an existing structure or building from the ground up, Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc has the expertise to oversee your project through completion. We have designed more than 10,000 structures in the Los Angeles area over the past four decades; from apartment buildings to new single family homes to additions and remodels both for residential and commercial clients. Our team of professional engineers, drafters, expeditors and project staff will deliver plans that withstand the test of time.
"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Stefan W on September 2022
Whether you're upgrading an existing structure or building from the ground up, Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc has the expertise to oversee your project through completion. We have designed more than 10,000 structures in the Los Angeles area over the past four decades; from apartment buildings to new single family homes to additions and remodels both for residential and commercial clients. Our team of professional engineers, drafters, expeditors and project staff will deliver plans that withstand the test of time.
"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Stefan W on September 2022
You should bring in a structural engineer any time you’re adding or removing something that carries weight—think new construction, a major remodel, or moving a load‑bearing wall. Call one during a real‑estate deal, after storm damage, or when you spot cracks in the foundation, beams, or chimney. An engineer’s report confirms that the structure is sound and tells your contractor exactly what fixes—or reinforcements—are needed to keep the home safe long‑term.
Who you hire depends on the task. Hire an architect to shape the look and layout of your home. Call a structural engineer to verify that load‑bearing elements—walls, beams, foundation—can handle the plan or to diagnose structural issues. Bring in a home inspector for a broad health check during a sale, after a storm, or for an appraisal. Matching the pro to the job keeps costs down and problems in check.
During the visit, the engineer checks your foundation, framing, walls, roof, and insulation, then compares what they see to any existing plans. If the structure matches the specs, you get the all‑clear; if not, the engineer outlines the fixes. Their sign‑off is what lets the next phase of work move forward, so expect clear notes on what’s solid and what needs attention.
Civil engineering is the broad field that covers roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Structural engineers focus on the loads and forces inside a building or bridge—foundations, beams, and walls—while mechanical engineers design and keep power systems running, from elevators and turbines to HVAC equipment. In short, civil handles the big picture, structural makes sure it stands up, and mechanical keeps everything moving.
Most structural engineers offer free quotes. They’ll look at your home’s size and the scope of work to decide whether a flat fee or hourly rate makes sense. Simple inspections are usually priced by square footage; bigger, more complex jobs require a site visit and a detailed written estimate. Getting that number up front lets you nail down a budget before any drawings or inspections begin.
The engineer reviews every load‑bearing part of the home—floors, foundation, walls, roof, and major beams—along with insulation and the soil around the structure. They also factor in local weather risks and nearby water sources. The goal is to confirm that the materials and construction can handle day‑to‑day loads and extreme events alike, and to flag any spots that need reinforcement.