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"Contacted SJW to do a structural analysis on a cantilever balcony I was adding to my home. The analysis was required by the Livingston County Building Commission. Even though I was just a homeowner and probably will never require a structural engineer in the future, Steven treated me with respect. We spent a lot of time on the phone going over my prints and options to achieve my goal. Steven was very informative and knowledgeable. What a great experience and people to work with⠦⠦ Thanks Steven!!!!!!"

"The knowledge of Mr. David Arnsdorf regarding structural engineering was excellent. He arrived on time as scheduled, which was appreciated. In fact, he accommodated me with a schedule time change with relative short notice. After agreeing on a price during the initial consultation, which was five hours at $125.00 per hour, I discovered Mr. Arnsdorf had raised the price to six hours at $125.00 per hour without any advance notice or explanation on his invoice. After several unanswered e-mails regarding the unexpected price increase, I was finally informed by Mr. Arnsdorf that the extra time charged was due to the fact that he needed the extra time to design my job, so it would be easier for me complete the work. It would have been better had he explained the price was not final and could go up in advance at the outset of our initial consultation. In fact, when Mr. Arnsdorf found it necessary to raise the price, he could have at least explained why in his invoice or informed me via e-mail or telephone call, which would have helped avoid the confusion and minor dissension that followed. Overall, I would recommend Mr. Arnsdorf for your structural engineering needs, just beware that the price could change from the initial quote."

"Excellent! Prior to the work Bob was prompt to respond to my emails. Bob showed up on time and was fully prepared. His work was thorough (paying attention to detail), consistent, and completed the work in a timely manner. In addition, Bob was courteous and helpful in answering any questions. I would hire Bob again in the future for needed work, as well as, I would recommend Bob to customers."

"Dwight was great to work with! He designed the perfect house for my family. He took my requirements and designed my dream home. I couldn’t be happier!"

"They did a wonderful job. Cleaned up afterwards really well.
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"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."

"Robert responded quickly to my request. He provided me with the services I needed in a timely fashion. I would recommend Robert Cowles PE for your project."

"Very professional and courteous also punctual and easy to work with."

"My Husband and I , had Dustin design our dream home that we were getting ready to build. Dustin was professional, very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk too. He made the drafting part a very easy and fun experience!! We would recommend him to any of our friends and family!!! We are excited to start our journey on our cabin with Dustin!!!!"

If you're looking for an architectural designer who brings more than textbook knowledge to the table, you're in the right place. With over 40 years in the construction industry—as a builder, designer, and business owner—I’ve developed a deep, hands-on understanding of how homes are truly built. Every project, challenge, and collaboration has shaped how I approach design today. That experience allows me to design residential projects that go beyond the blueprint, grounded in practical insight and a lifetime of lessons learned on the job.