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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.
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Hired 26 times

Serves Reseda, CA

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1 year in business

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Repair

Remodel

Retaining wall

Addition attached

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Load bearing wall

Foundation

Interior support

Structural repair

Property type

Residential

Commercial

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Reviews

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

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Corey M.

May 17, 2026

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Steven was great to work with. He communicated clearly, met the timeline he committed to, and was responsive throughout the process. He was professional, easy to collaborate with, and helped get the structural package completed for permit. I would recommend him for similar structural engineering work.

Details: Stamped drawings for building department approval • Commercial

Structural Engineering Services
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Ryan B.

Apr 30, 2026

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Was a pleasure to work with on structural design for a remodel or a room where a wall will be removed and ceiling raised. Cheers!

Details: Remodel • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Need professional’s help to identify needs • Residential

Structural Engineering Services
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Jason S.

Apr 29, 2026

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Had a great experience working with Steven at SMB Engineering. He was clear from the initial assessment what I would be expecting both from a design/plans perspective as well as what some of the initial construction options would look like. Gave a good sense of understanding and clarity from the beginning stage of the project. After that, communication and plan modifications were quick and well communicated all the way through to the finalized plans. Would definitely recommend

Details: Remodel • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Residential

Structural Engineering Services
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John J.

May 21, 2026

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I can’t recommend Steven from SMB Engineering enough. He worked with us on a complex addition of a tiled archway to our house - he completed the work a bit early & with no corrections from the city. The process was incredibly smooth and his rates were very reasonable. I’d also note that he explains his work & plans clearly. He’s very responsive and he even simplified our original model to save money without sacrificing durability. You couldn’t pick a better SE for your work.

Details: Remodel • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential

Structural Engineering Services
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Rajika T.

Apr 1, 2026

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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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