Should I Hire an Architect to Draw Plans for My Project?
If you’re renovating your house, you'll need to have plans ready for the permit and the contractor to start working on your project. But should you hire an architect?
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- B Freeman DesignBruce is competent and thorough and he is a great person to work with. His experience in the construction industry is evident. His plans needed only minor revisions and were delivered on time. I will definitely work with him again
- B Freeman DesignBruce was great in bringing our desired vision to life in a way that made sense not only to us but to the builders we were thinking of working with. The plans he created allows us to have good and meaningful conversations with these builders (including some he recommended) and allowed them to provide bids based on a consistent design and work to be performed. He was also willing to iterate with us and provide ideas based on his previous background as a builder. The final result was something that could be used for bids and permits. We would recommend Bruce for any one thinking of a medium to large project that requires speaking to multiple builders in order to allow you to compare bids "apples to apples"
- D S Bahr Construction IncThe roof was falling down they tore down and completely rebuilt the room. They did a wonderful job and we are really happy with it. They were on time and worked hard until the work was finished. The work is just beautiful and compliments the house well. They are the only contractor we will hire from here on out
- AVEA Design & ConstructionAngela and Vitaliy are very experienced and have a great team that will deliver a beautiful product. We've worked on a couple flip designs together and it's always a pleasure!
- AVEA Design & ConstructionWe found working with Avea to be an enjoyable experience, they were very professional and listened to us throughout the process. I would recommend them to everyone!
- B Freeman DesignBruce was exceptional to work with. His design was exactly what we collaborated, and he was extremely patient and understanding as we worked through a dysfunctional City of Minneapolis Planning Department to obtain the necessary permitting and variances to begin the project. Acting as my own General Contractor, Bruce's final plans were extremely detailed and resulted in a project that flowed smoothly and looks exactly as designed. I've worked with a number of architects and design/build firms over the years and Bruce Freeman is head-and-shoulders above the rest. I can't recommend him highly enough
- B Freeman DesignBruce designed and drew up plans for our up north garage and living space. He was such a pleaser to work with. He listened to our ideas and added his.
- Superior Builders IncJust great! Eric was courteous. Very friendly. Superior work done all jobs. Would definitely hire him again.
- Plumbline BuildersRoger and his team at Plumbline did an excellent job on installing our small deck off our back patio door. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and got the job done thoroughly, but quickly. It was great to see the design of the deck before they began work on it, to make sure all of us were on the same page. Plumbline is able to do the biggest remodeling jobs, as well as something as simple as a deck, all while still maintaining their level of professionalism. Highly recommend this company for all of your home improvement needs
- Plumbline BuildersWe recently completed a complete remodel of the top floor of our story-and-a-half in Minneapolis with Plumbline Builders. It included expanding a half bath into a three-quarters master bathroom, adding a small walk-in closet, adding a small study nook, creating a small seating area, and upgrading all the insulation, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. A few quick high points: - Roger with Plumbline is a straight shooter and very good at staying in touch. He was good at the sales table and communicating with us during the entire process, which was complicated by starting at the same time as COVID shutdowns in March 2020. - COVID - Plumbline did a great job making it work by separating the project area from the living space with a corridor of plastic and having contractors wear masks. Was it perfect, nope, but it was really done well for a very uncertain situation. - Results - the project turned out exactly as we hoped. The work is quality and worth the price. We’d definitely call Plumbline for future remodeling work (which is saying something because we’re big into DIY). - Roger was flexible with letting us do some of the work, and very helpful in working with us through those parts, e.g. demolition Into the weeds: The project bidding and scoping process was really good with Plumbline. Roger and his designer Jim had good ideas and were also clearly used to dealing with contingencies that come up in Minneapolis homes. We did three or four revisions to the initial plan before we landed on one we liked. They did a great job staying in touch and sticking to timelines. Scheduling was also fine. We were about two months out when we signed the contract, which seemed reasonable. The estimated work time was about eight weeks, which we blew past by about a month. However, COVID threw a major wrench into everything, so all things considered I feel like we did well on time. We did our own demolition, and Plumbline arranged for the dumpster delivery and provided some tips on how to get everything out. We also received a building deconstruction grant through Hennepin County, and recovered a lot of building material that will be re-used, including knotty pine wallboard, doors, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, carpet, etc. Once Plumbline got in, the clean up and framing proceeded very quickly. The contractors did a great job sticking with wearing masks in our living space and clearly knew their stuff. Insulation was the only major complication. We’d let Roger know that there were rebates available for insulation projects early on, but didn’t realize that his insulation contractor wasn’t certified with the gas utility’s rebate program. To his credit, Roger covered the rebate cost out of pocket. The insulation install almost derailed the project. There were issues with the quality of the work, which everyone acknowledged, but we weren’t able to inspect the insulation before it was covered with drywall, only able to see the problems in the unfinished areas behind knee walls or in the shower. Without getting too much into the weeds, we rented a thermal imaging camera to verify that there were few, if any, trouble areas behind the drywall and Roger worked with us and his subcontractor to fix the visible problems and add additional insulation behind the knee walls. It was the only time the project really went awry and it was resolved reasonably. As we moved toward finishes, the only thing I’d add is that Roger says “I run my allowances high” for things like tile and railings, but our experience was that they were modest. We only came under the allowances once or twice, and ran over a few more, and we lean toward simple and traditional styles. So if you really like marble and quartz and glass, or a fancy railing, be prepared to blow past the quoted allowance. The finished project is excellent, just what we’d hoped for. The bathroom looks great and is very functional, despite having to cram a shower under a sloped roof. The tile work is superb, the woodwork is very good. The plumbing, HVAC, and electrical subcontractors were very polite, communicative, and helpful. We particularly liked Jeff, who handled a lot of the general work and the ending punch list, including some of those crazy, unexpected things. Overall, no home improvement project is perfect, and that’s why we appreciated Roger and Plumbline for being able to be honest and straightforward about dealing with the unexpected. They planned well, kept it together during #stayhome and delivered a great remodel at a reasonable price
Last update on November 2, 2022
Architects in Minneapolis
I help homeowners design and plan their remodeling project using my 25 years of experience in residential remodeling. Please check out many samples of my work at Houzz and my website. I create beautiful photo realistic images of their project completed with all their personal selections on finishes, plus complete architectural drawings for bidding, getting building permits and guiding construction. I put homeowners in charge of their remodeling projects by creating a very detailed plan so ..
"Bruce is great to work with! Gets plans to you when he says he will. Turns around revisions quickly and the overall plans are very detailed. Bottom line I highly recommend him! "
Design Q&A provides independent Interior and Exterior Remodeling design to help clients redesign their homes with good taste & objective advice affordably. Our clients choose the level of service they need from a 2 hour in-home design consultation to full color 3D remodeling plans showing them and contractors what their project will look like upon completion. Call 612.600.1681 for a quote today
"Completely excellent! Paul is a pro. Easy to work with. He showed up ready to work. Spent a few hours measuring/documenting and then created the drawings. He met with us to review a few weeks later. Made himself avail for follow up questions."
Full service building and remodeling contractor licensed in the State of Minnesota. Stonehearth currently employees 8 full time employees that includes 2 in house designers trained in Chief Architect. We only use licensed subcontractors to complete all jobs. A full time project manager oversees all building and remodeling projects. Stonehearth also is a Lead Certified Contracto
"After contacting several Handymen on Angie's List I was discouraged because they could not come out for 4-6 weeks. They were nice about informing me but that didn't get the work done. Then I contacted Stonehearth Remodeling & Exteriors. A few days later Chad came out to give me an estimate of the job. Chad not only looked at each project, he investigated the cause. He was diagnosed why the French doors would not open, but then he went further and managed to get the door open, fix the problem, and oil the latches. The door works smoother now than it has for years! He offered solutions for the other items on my list, including sending a man (with a long enough ladder) out to fix the gutter a few days later. Now all the problems are resolved thanks to Chad and Stonehearth Remodeling & Exteriors. They will be the first ones I call in the future for minor help and big projects (such as a new deck).
Midwest engineering consulting firm that specializes in building evaluation services for residential and commercial properties. We have established a professional reputation of integrity, honesty, thoroughness and a commitment to successful project completion that is unmatched.
"Kenton was very professional, mindful of current health conditions, and extremely informative about the process."
At Loon Carpentry our mission is to breathe new life into outdated spaces. We are locally owned custom trim company with great reputation. We believe that updating your trim package to a new style or simply adding crown moulding, new baseboards, an accent wall can completely turn your house into a home.
Serving the Twin Cities metro area since 2018
"We were very satisfied with the job that was done. We had our master bedroom and bathroom remodeled and we had them do out trim in in both rooms and they also replaced two of our doors. Beautiful, clean and accurate work. Would hire again."
We are a full service remodeling and renovation company. 25+ years in business, so we know how to complete your project the right way. Winner of 2008 spring ''Dream Home Remodeler'' award. We help you thru the design phase with our designer or architect if needed. Planning, budget,timeline and always keeping lines of communication open during entire project are all key components to our success with your job. Please go to sjandersonconstruction.com for further info. Thank You , Scott Pres.at..
"I inherited multiple issues after moving into my house two years ago. Two large concrete sections of my driveway (adjacent to the garage) had sunk about an inch. This was causing issues with snowplowing in the winter and created a nice lip between the concrete and my garage floor, which was now cracking. The other major issue was I had a basement underneath my garage and was getting water leakage from that same area. Scott assessed the problem correctly, was able to replace the concrete sections, which fixed everything in my driveway and garage AND stopped the water leakage below! He did an amazing job and it's clear his 30 years of experience played a role in resolving these issues.
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"We have not begun the remodel yet but are thrilled with Ispiri this far. They are going to do a major remodel for us, and are so professional, responsive, couteous and just great to work with in this planning and prep stage. We are sure the final results will be fabulous!"
MH3 Design Group is a highly creative, Landscape and Pool Design/Build Firm specializing in creating luxury outdoor living for our clients. We focus on the entire yard and create master landscape designs tailored to our client's dreams along with blending their sites unique characterists. Our staff's years of experience and expertise allows us to offer you a vast array of materials which will compliment and unify your home's architecture along with your new landscape environments. With our De..
"Excellent/creative design. Wonderful customer service. We are very happy with the work."
Visit our website and call us directly today at (952) 401-3900! When it is time for home improvement, you can trust our experience to satisfy your building needs. Anything from design to construction, remodeling, and additions.
"The renovation went well. The relationship piece with initial design was professional and exciting . Follow up design was not professional and the recommended kitchen designer did not allocate enough time or interest in our project. The cabinet maker does quality work but did not reach out during finalization and cover details effectively. The designer was assigned these details and did not attend to our requests. Cabinet orders were submitted in haste. The designer did help with granite work and did a nice job arranging layout. It was my first impression she was spread thin and had little time to contribute to the overall time consuming details with exception to the granite work. After we realized her lack of commitment we became more assertive with finish and follow through and this seemed to work well with Kevin. Direct communication was necessary in order to achieve final results. The penalty for change costs added a great deal to our financial commitment to this company. We love the end result and would be happy to share with others. We do feel the percentage for up charge on change orders were unreasonable. Overall, we felt the quality of work was worth the experience😊
GFY Custom Crafts is an owner operated construction and remodeling company with over 30yrs of experience. We dedicate ourselves in providing a one of a kind customer experience that is Good For You. Exceeding expectations is our goal. Specializing in kitchen, bathroom, decks, and handyman projects, we will not shy away from any of the needs our clients have big or small. Please call our office today for your free estimate. 763-238-156
"Brian was very professional and his attention to detail made our project a successful and positive experience. We will be working with him in the future on more projects."
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- ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SERVICES617 24TH AVE NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 - Artistic Kitchen CreationsPO Box 16206
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 - B Freeman Design 6112 Eden Prairie Rd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55436 - B.E. Landscape Designs2216 Pierce St. NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 - BIZAL BUILT INC9600 UPTON RD
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431 - BTS - Bostan Tile & Stone2233 49th Ave N 140
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55430 - Castle Building & Remodeling2710 E 33rd St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 - Craftwork Building and Remodeling7900 46th Ave N
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 - David Heide Design Studio301 4TH AVE S 663
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 - DAVIS & DAVIS DESIGN BUILD233 UPTON AVE S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 - DESIGN Q & A3332 HUNTINGTON AVE S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 - Dillon Design Build Inc3526 Madison Pl NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 - EdgeWork Design Build2304 Mount View Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 - FILLA GREEN DESIGN + BUILD1224 Quincy St NE Suite 240
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 - Fresh Space Design3657 39th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 - Fusion Home Improvement LLC6808 Point Dr
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435 - GreenLight Builders LLC1313 broadway st ne
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 - HIGH PROFILE GROUND MNTNC8236 ARTHUR ST NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 - House Lift4330 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409 - Huff Building Co4312 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409 - IOTA430 Oak Grove St Ste 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 - J.P. McDonald Construction4420 Aldrich Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419 - KAM DESIGN SERVICE3120 93RD AVE NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449 - Lake Minnetonka Contracting LLC4128 Chicago Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 - Lamere Concrete & Construction714 18 1/2 Ave NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 - Linderman Engineering and Consulting6220 104th Cir N
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55443 - LOCUS ARCHITECTURE INC4453 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419 - Next Level Renovation210 N 2nd St 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 - NORDIC TILE7526 13th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55423 - On Time Contractors Inc1920 Central Ave NE #201
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 - Orfield Design & Construction Inc9344 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437 - Orfield Drafting Services3507 West 50th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410 - Parsonstern LLC2751 Hennepin Ave S #124
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 - PARTNERS 4 DESIGN275 MARKET ST 109
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 - Paul Brohaugh Carpentry4831 38th Av S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417 - PHILIP J LUND DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION, INC.126 N 3RD ST 509
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 - ROBERT GERLOFF RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS4007 SHERIDAN AVE S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410 - Roncor Custom Rebuilders10740 Lyndale Ave S Ste 11E
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420 - Ruffner Remodeling & Repair, LLC5624 Wentworth Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419 - SALA ARCHITECTS326 E HENNEPIN AVE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 - Seren-A-Scapes3948 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 - SHELTER ARCHITECTURE1229 Tyler St NE Ste 202
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 - Stacy Dennis Designs6012 14th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417 - Sticks & Stones Design Inc2822 W 43rd St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410 - Superior Builders Inc7111 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 - U+B ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INC2609 Aldrich Ave S 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 - VUJOVICH DESIGN BUILD, INC.275 MARKET ST # 521
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 - Whole Builders Cooperative2928 5th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 - Worm Drywall9900 13th Ave N 9900 13th Ave N 170w
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
- ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SERVICES
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- Affordable Design Builders and Remodelers2865 90th Ln NE
Blaine, Minnesota 55449 - Aos Construction900 Kaymar Ln
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 - Aquatic Rock Formations LLCW10476 880th Ave
River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 - Arbuckle Design Builders, LLC1864 Munster Ave
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116 - Arcbazar Inc114 Western Ave
Allston, Massachusetts 02134 - Architect Direct1820 E 7th St
Duluth, Minnesota 55812 - ARCHOS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN P A1039 NEBRASKA AVE W
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117 - Arrow Building Center755 31ST ST E
Hastings, Minnesota 55033 - ARTISAN DESIGN BUILD INC13562 Partridge Cir NW
Andover, Minnesota 55304 - ATLAS FOUNDATION CO11730 BROCKTON LN
Osseo, Minnesota 55369 - Avid Builders Inc1688 Cliff Rd E
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
- Affordable Design Builders and Remodelers
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- Bj Larson Remodeling Co8830 W River Rd
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55444 - Boyer Building Corp3435 COUNTY ROAD 101
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 - Brandl Anderson Homes Inc4555 Erin Dr Ste 120
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55122 - BRANDT BUILDERS15463 SHADOW CREEK RD
Osseo, Minnesota 55311 - Broadview Builders Inc9050 Lake Dr
Circle Pines, Minnesota 55014 - Bruggeman Builders9260 Jeffrey Blvd
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 - BUILDING ARTS95 Mackubin St
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
- Bj Larson Remodeling Co
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- Carl Gramentz Architect5048 Clear Spring Rd
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 - Carrigan Curtis Design Build, LLC5810 Minnetonka Drive
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 - Charles Cabinets CO3090 Cleveland Ave N
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55113 - Color Your Carpet9800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32246 - Complete Building Solutions2525 Nevada Avenue North Suite 302
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 - CRE CONSTRUCTION9251 Staring Ln E
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347 - Criterium-Schimnowski Engineers161 Dunbar Way
Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115
- Carl Gramentz Architect
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- D S Bahr Construction Inc9771 312th St Way
Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009 - Danberry Building Corp5413 Manitou Rd.
Tonka Bay, Minnesota 55331 - Darlington Construction LLC606 25th Avenue South Ste 210
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301 - David L. Harris Architect17675 HOGAN AVE
Hastings, Minnesota 55033 - DesignYourBasement.com7636 Pennsylvania Ct
Denver, Colorado 80229 - DPENN Construction4775 Kevin Ln
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55126
- D S Bahr Construction Inc
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- Enerjac Construction Inc1688 Strawberry Hill Rd S
Afton, Minnesota 55001 - Erica Olson Designs, LLC7404 Cahill Road
Edina, Minnesota 55439 - Everlasting Homes Inc1815 Lacota Ln
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
- Enerjac Construction Inc
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- fuse57 llc architecture2193 Upper St Dennis Road
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116
- fuse57 llc architecture
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- Gk Design1339 20th st NE
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313 - GR BUILDERS & REMODELERS INC.18015 Ulysses St NE
Andover, Minnesota 55304
- Gk Design
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- Handyman Shan29301 Wildwood Rd
CHISAGO CITY, Minnesota 55013 - Heart & Home Builders LLC6330 Teton Ln
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 - Heart and Soil1016 Ashland Ave Studio
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 - High Quality Cleaning LLC14709 W Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 - Home Sweet Home Designs Inc27587 Xylite St NE
Isanti, Minnesota 55040 - HOME TAILORS INC1625 WYNNE AVE
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 - HONEY DOERS19848 HIGHVIEW
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
- Handyman Shan
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- InSpire Architects620 Civic Heights Dr Suite 109
Circle Pines, Minnesota 55014 - ISPIRI DESIGN BUILD7779 Afton Road
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
- InSpire Architects
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- JC Construction & Design Inc208 4th St SW
New Prague, Minnesota 56071 - Jensen & Jensen Construction LLP15676 Fjord Ave
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 - Johnson Precision Builders LLC1111 Franklin Ave
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 - Johnson Reiland Builders & Remodelers, Inc.11300 Canby Ave
FARIBAULT, Minnesota 55021 - JRG Custom Deck & Design17432 Honeysuckle Avenue
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
- JC Construction & Design Inc