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SMB Engineering

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I am a licensed civil engineer with 10 years of structural design experience in residential and commercial construction using wood, steel, concrete, and cold formed steel. My specialties include: - New construction - Custom Homes - Remodels - ADUs - Garage conversions - Bearing wall removal - Mechanical and Tank Anchorage - Retaining walls - Value Engineering - Commercial - Tenant Improvement My goal for your project is to provide continuous communication from start to finish and provide structural drawings that are cost effective, meet architectural intent, buildable, and are structurally efficient. Please note my services are for structural engineering and I am not able to provide other civil engineering services such as grading plans, surveying, site plans, etc. I also do not provide structural engineering for shipping containers, strawbale, brick and adobe construction, or projects involving litigation.
Overview

Hired 17 times

Serves Reseda, CA

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1 employee

1 year in business

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Services offered
Project type

Repair

Remodel

Retaining wall

Addition attached

Services needed

Load bearing wall

Foundation

Interior support

Structural repair

Property type

Residential

Commercial

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Rajika T.

4 weeks ago

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Steven was great to work with for our backyard 2nd story deck construction. He provided the plans in a timely manner. Plans were approved without issues with the city. He was easy to work with and provided alternatives to the plan when I requested it. I was relieved to have him because he ensured the structure would be safe and long lasting. I hope we can work on a project again in the future.

Details: Structural repair to an existing structure • Remodel • Structural repair design • Residential

Structural Engineering Services
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Nathan C.

Mar 24, 2026

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I hired SMB to engineer my block garage. During the process, I found Steven to be professional, responsive, and prompt. He reached out to me to discuss my project over the phone. I sent him site pictures and my design. He utilized what I provided to engineer a building to the specifications required by my city permitting department. He also provided me suggestions to help save $$ on materials and labor. He responded to my emails, text messages and phone calls in a timely manner. I found him to be very knowledgeable and helpful. His work product was clean, professional, and delivered on time as we discussed. Thanks Steven!

Details: Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Specification for foundation • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential

Structural Engineering Services
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Marcy O.

Feb 20, 2026

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Quick and efficient response with outstanding service. Everything was handled smoothly and professionally - truly a great job, well done. Thank you Steven.

Details: Structural repair to an existing structure • Structural repair design • Commercial

Structural Engineering Services
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David M.

Jan 31, 2026

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I HAD A PROJECT THAT NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION FOR PERMITTING AND I WAS IN DESPERATE NEED OF ASSISTANCE AND I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND STEVEN WITH SMB ENGINEERING. I CONTACTED HIM AND HE RESPONDED QUICKLY, I SENT HIM MY PROJECT DETAILS AND HE WAS VERY DILIGENT AND WAS ABLE TO HELP ME WITH THE PROJECT DESPITE A REALLY SHORT TIME FRAME. I FOUND HIM TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND VERY ATTENTIVE TO MY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS SERVICES TO OTHERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A RESPONSIBLE AND PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER. DAVID M.

Details: Commercial

Structural Engineering Services
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Maria H.

Jan 28, 2026

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We had the pleasure of working with Engineer Steven and could not be happier with the results. From start to finish, the process was smooth, efficient, and professional. Steven completed the work faster than we expected, and the quality was outstanding. Communication was clear, timely, and friendly, making the entire experience stress-free. We highly recommend Engineer Steven and would confidently work with him again. Maria Herrera

Details: Structural repair to an existing structure • Interior support sizing • Residential

Structural Engineering Services
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Steven Martinez-Barela

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