Rigid Frame Structural Engineers Inc. And Architects

I can’t say enough about Pehzman and his team. They are life savers!!
My wife and I decided to add a 2nd story addition to our bungalow a couple years back. Sadly, the general contractor we originally hired turned out to be a pair of con men who destroyed our home and left us in literal ruin. Yes, we were one of those horror stories you hear about on TV. Our home and all its contents were left exposed to the elements for months after the previous contractor removed our roof without a permit and left it that way, neglected, for several months until we finally took legal action against them. Not knowing where to turn to get our home rebuilt and get our lives back to normal, a contact of ours suggested getting in touch with Pehzman to assess the structural integrity of what we were left with.
After consulting with Pehzman we agreed to hire Rigid Frame to address the first few steps in the process of rebuilding our home. It was apparent right from day 1 that these guys are organized professionals who can be depended on. Crews were on site every day doing a very thorough job and identifiable progress was made daily, we were impressed immediately.

When it was discovered that the scope of their expertise covered all aspects of a full build out of a home, we sat down and requested they put in a bid for the entirety of our project. Their quote was competitive and the workmanship had already been proven to be excellent so we agreed to go with Rigid Frame to handle the entire overseeing of building our home. What a great decision that turned out to be!
The damage from the previous contractor was so great that our little 2nd story addition now became a full build from the ground up. Everything was replaced, walls, flooring, plumbing, electrical, insulation, everything! Pehzman has the credentials to handle every step and did so very smoothly.
Rigid Frame handled everything: waterproofed the basement, assessed and corrected all footings, as well as all required underpinning, produced a legal survey of the property, provided all architectural drawings, repaired all inefficiencies from previous contractors, properly framed the entire home, installed all flooring, plumbing, electrical, insulation, fixtures, entire exterior and also provided some interior/exterior design help. They truly are a one stop shop that can handle any job and get it done within the time tables they indicate. Couldn’t be happier with the decision to hire Rigid Frame to handle it all for us! A+++

Without hesitation, I recommend Pezhman and Arvin from Rigid Frame Structural Engineers Inc. and Architects. They are extremely dedicated, knowledgeable, and professional. Truly assets to the industry and engineering community.

I needed a structural engineer to advise on how I could safely remove the ceiling rafter ties/joists in my residential garage to gain additional height for an automotive lift.

After the initial phone consultation and fee structure was explained, Pezhman and Arvin personally made a site visit and performed an extremely thorough inspection of the existing structure, took detailed measurements, pictures, etc. and answered all of my questions and concerns regarding the design. They do not use sub-contractors to take measurements like some other firms which was very important for me. They also went above and beyond to point out other areas of the structure that would need some minor enhancements to meet the latest building code requirements.

The team was always reachable and produced an excellent design for me. The drawings were provided on time and the level of detail is just incredible. I am very pleased with the service and entire process. I look forward to working with them again during the construction phase of my project.

Thanks Pezhman & Arvin, keep up the great work!

We're renovating our home and made significant changes to the layout requiring removal of load-bearing walls. We don't have a general contractor so have been dealing with all of the trades/subcontractors ourselves. Rigid Frame did the plans, permit and work including exterior framing. Arvin and Pezhman are genuinely nice people and have been among our favorite people to work with throughout a very stressful and difficult process. When we had concerns about anything, they were always available to discuss, explain and fix things if they weren't how we wanted them. We now have two giant LVL beams and two steel beams and will soon have a lovely open concept house! Would highly recommend them!!

Arvin, Pezhman, and the team at Rigid Frame did a fantastic job preparing the structural drawings for the underpinning of our basement in downtown Toronto. They also applied for all of the required permits on our behalf, conducted all of the site visits during construction, and did our floor plan drawings for the future finishing of the basement. They worked very well alongside our underpinning contractor. They're super professional, easy to get in touch with, and are always available to answer questions. Highly recommended.

We wanted an open concept living and dining area and needed to remove a load bearing wall. We went through Homestars and found Rigid Frame. We initiated a contact with Arvin and I must say the first encounter was very pleasant. He gave us so many detailed information that we decided to go ahead with the project. They did the drawings, permit and eventually construction. Arvin and Pezhman are both very knowledgeable and answered every little questions we had. I know he was very busy abut was always available anytime we called. The construction went on smoothly, the trades people were very professional and Arvin was on site to check the work every step of the way. They finished the work on time and on budget and went above and beyond our expectations. I would not hesitate to use Rigid Frame on our next renovation project. I highly recommend this team for all your structural drawing and construction needs.

We were referred by a friend who used Rigid Frame Structural Engineer's for a renovation they had done. We needed a large addition added on to our existing home . There was some complicated cantilever's that needed some creative solutions. Pezhman and Arvin came up with a simple cost effective way to solve the problem. They were very professional and exceeded expectations. From the engineering, to the design and including the construction, they handled it all. They returned calls when we had questions and we always felt secure that things would get done right.
I would not hesitate to use them again and will on another one of our upcoming projects.

As owner of Woodsmith Construction. I have worked with Rigid over the years and have been pleased with the results every time. All the staff are knowledgeable and able to deal with the demanding requirements my projects have. You are in good hands with this engineering firm.

We live in a 100 year old house so there was concern about many things; HVAC, support, etc. Some creative work arounds were required. Arvin and Pezhman worked well with the contractor and inspector to get the job done. Always very courteous

Work was scheduled for 2 weeks, after many delays work was completed in 10 weeks. Many of the delays were NOT the fault of the company.
However the work was slow (general contractor was horrid,( read to the end)), my home was VERY dirty, dusty for the duration . General contractor did not use protective coverings on my furniture, carpet or stairways, a carpet in my basement was beyond repair and had to be destroyed. For some reason all the frame cutting was completed indoors, hence the extreme mess.

The gentlemen that own the company were very knowledgeable about the work they were completing, kind, considerate and courteous.
The trades rating:
drywall: excellent, fast , clean, amazing detail work
Electrical: good (he was working another business (non electrical), during the time he spent at my home- thus a 2 day job took 2 weeks), his work was good, though all the little cuts of electrical wire were left where they landed.
H VAC: excellent
Steel Beam installer: excellent
Handyman general construction: HORRID
Plumbing: excellent
The general contractor was let go near the end of the job, but the damage to my carpets, furniture and just absolutely everything in my basement was horrific. You may wonder why I didn't complain about the general contractor; I was overwhelmed at the slow pace of the job , I was concerned that if I complained additional delays as this employee was replaced would extend the work even further.
I would recommend this company with the caveat, do your own furniture and carpet coverings before any work is started.
The finished product is very nice, I have a safe, solid steel beam supporting my open concept home.

I contacted Pezhman on the merit of the other strong Homestar reviews. I liked him over the phone so agreed to have him come to the house. He came with his business partner and they were very nice, helpful, and generated ideas of how to replace our garage doors so that a vehicle could actually drive into the garage.

They were very good to deal with, submitted all the drawings and the permit was granted in a flash.