Have 35 years experience in structural design and retrofit. Done some electrical. Experienced in optimum design and cost savings.
Being of service. Helping the public. Have done over 500 retrofits in many counties and cities.
Overview
Hired 39 times
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38 years in business
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Services offered
Project type
Repair
Remodel
Addition attached
Addition unattached
Services needed
Load bearing wall
Interior support
Structural repair
Stamped drawings
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Very good 4.6
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April L.
Mar 26, 2026
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Sim helped us evaluate whether a wall in our home is load-bearing, and we had a great experience working with him. He spent a significant amount of time in the attic taking detailed photos and carefully assessing the structure. He then walked us through everything in a very clear and thorough way, which gave us a lot of confidence in understanding the situation.
We were particularly cautious about not modifying anything structural, and Sim respected that. At the same time, he thoughtfully suggested alternative options to help us achieve our goal of opening up the space between the kitchen and living room. He even created a quick sketch to illustrate possible approaches, which was extremely helpful.
What stood out most was his professionalism and patience. He took the time to explain how the structure works on-site, pointing things out so we could truly understand, not just take his word for it.
We were also on a tight timeline, and Sim was very responsive. We reached out to him just yesterday, and he was able to fit us into his schedule and come by the very next afternoon.
Overall, we really appreciate his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing this kind of expertise.
Sim, the structuralengineer was very detailed and did an excellent job with his CAD drawings. We will hire you again for the site visit before and after installing the beams.
Thank you for ordering the CAD drawings from Office Depot for us.
Details: Remodel • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Interior support sizing • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential
FAC Systems Inc.'s reply
Thank you for your review, Ruby
Structural Engineering Services
Cynthia S.
Jan 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sim did an on site visit to evaluate a possible load bearing wall and what to do about it. He was very thorough. He inspected inside the wall, outdoors and even went into the crawl space. Sim gave professional recommendations after making a few calculations and I am now making the necessary adjustments.
Details: Remodel • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Interior support sizing • Structural repair design • Inspection of existing structure, repairs, or new construction • Need professional’s help to identify needs • Residential
FAC Systems Inc.'s reply
Thank you for your review, Cynthia
Structural Engineering Services
Minhchau H.
Nov 27, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Farid responded quickyto my request. He came out twice and completed his calculations for my beams within a very short amount of time since I needed it urgently for the construction team. I will keep his information for future needs.
Farid and his associate Michael listened carefully to our design objectives and then worked with our plans to develop a very workable solution that was also seismically and statically viable. This was accomplished in a very short period that met our expectations and the permitting office's timeline. They were easy to work with, clear and thorough in communications and the cost was what was discussed from the outset.
Details: Addition attached to building or residence • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Interior support sizing • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential
FAC Systems Inc.'s reply
Thank you
Structural Engineering Services
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Farid Chouery
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$220 per hour
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Understand the scope of the project and deliver the best results
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering
Master of Science Electrical Engineering
Master of Science Civil Engineering branch of Structural Engineering