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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- Weathertech Construction, LLCIt went pretty well. Weathertech Construction, LLC does outstanding work and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great contractor.
- Excel General Contractor, LLCWe hired Pete initially to help with a couple of re-modeling projects at home, including (but not limited to) adding an extra room upstairs. However, we discovered water damage few months prior to the project's planned start date. Pete helped us gain clarity on the rebuild efforts that would follow soon after the water mitigation would complete, worked closely with the insurance adjusters and was always responsive during the planning phases of the process. His crew members were very professional, friendly and always worked with us closely to meet our design needs. For the complexity of the project, Pete and his team did a great job in projecting reasonable timelines and setting expectations. I have only great things to say about the quality of the workmanship of his team. Overall, we would recommend Pete for home renovation/repair efforts
- Johnson Custom BuildersRyan was absolutely fantastic. I was nervous about bumping up my project to the next level and hiring him as an architect but he made everything easy and understandable. I felt like he was a true member of my team.
- Ten Directions Design ArchitectsWe needed help with design for our back deck. We're pretty much DIYers but lacked the expertise for precise design. Alan at Ten Directions Design was the perfect person for our project. We were assuming the job would be too small to secure someone with the experience and expertise he brought. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have "found" him. He is a good listener and communicator, he worked quickly and drew up a meticulous and precise plan. The porch is finished now and turned out better than we imagined. We were relieved to have him figure out all the measurements, etc. The stairs were particularly tricky. We followed his design and the result is absolutely perfect. I can't recommend Ten Directions and Alan enough! From the moment we met him we liked him. He exudes professionalism and integrity. We were pleasantly surprised at the affordability of his services. We'd hire him again
- Johnson Custom BuildersRyan was great to work with - he was prompt, punctual and detailed and clearly knows his stuff. We didn’t go forward because we decided to purchase another home instead of remodeling the existing one, but had we continued with our original plan, we would definitely moved forward with Ryan.
- MEDICI ARCHITECTSI feel compelled to share my incredibly disappointing experience with Medici Architect. If you're looking for a company that excels at delivering delayed work and charges exorbitantly for simply checking on the status of your project, then this is the right company for you. My journey with Medici Architect has been nothing short of a nightmare. I entrusted them with my project, hoping to benefit from the expertise of a professional architect company. Little did I know that they would assign inexperienced new graduates to handle my project. To add insult to injury, it has been over 18 months, and I am still waiting for my building permit. Yes, you read that right – 18 months! Their inefficiency and lack of progress have caused significant frustration and financial strain and when I tried to confront them for the delay, it seemed like they were purposely avoiding any accountability. I have solid evidence to support my claims that Medici Architect is incapable of executing a project correctly and adhering to agreed-upon timelines. If anyone is curious and would like to see the evidence firsthand, I am more than willing to provide it. My sincere advice to anyone considering engaging Medici Architect for their architectural needs is to stay far, far away. Save yourself from the headaches, stress, and wasted time and money. Look elsewhere for a reliable, professional, and competent company that values its clients and delivers on its promises. I hope that by sharing my experience, others will be spared from enduring the same ordeal that I went through
- DC-DesignsWe were very happy with our decision to hire Douglas to design a basement addition and kitchen remodel. We interviewed several architects and designers before hiring Douglas. Douglas had the lowest bid by far but his bid included support from design all the way through permitting. Douglas patiently worked through several iterations of the design with us until we had a design we could take to contractors for bidding. Douglas made several major revisions during the project based on feedback from the city permitting office, contractor, and structural engineer. Overall it was a great experience and far more affordable than the architects. I have a feeling the architects would have charged us for every revision but Douglas was true to his word that his original fee covered us all the way through the process
- Johnson Custom BuildersRyan was extremely helpful. He responded quickly with informed answers. I would definitely use him again. He made the whole process a lot less stressful.
- Topgun Plumbing LLCVery, very, pleased with their work. My first call was to have a potential toilet leak fixed. They came out the day after I called, checked for leaks (didn't see any) but removed and refitted the toilet. The cost was very reasonable, about $250, just what they quoted. The following DAY (couldn't believe the timing) the faucet in the kitchen fell apart. Topgun came out the following day and installed the new faucet in about 90 minutes (I purchased the faucet; they installed). Again, the cost was exactly what they quoted, around $250.00. (The last time I had a faucet installed--using a different plumber--the cost was almost $1,000.) Topgun does great work, has reasonable prices and personable employees. I recommend them highly
- Excel General Contractor, LLCIt went quit fast once all the permits from the county were in place. I am very pleased with the progress, quality of work, and the price.
Last update on May 18, 2023
Architects in Seattle
Seattle Style Remodel is your premier source for upscale home remodeling in the greater Seattle area specializing in home additions, kitchen, bathroom & basement remodels, and outdoor living spaces.
At Seattle Style Remodel, we help homeowners breathe new life into their homes. Our expert designers and craftspeople create elevated spaces that are beautiful and functional. Your house should reflect your unique style, and we are dedicated to helping you imagine a space you will love coming hom..
"I had the pleasure of working with SSR for my bathroom and laundry room renovation a year ago, and I couldn't be happier with their services. From the initial quote, which was fair and transparent, to the quick turnaround time, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Luis, the project manager, was especially easy to work with and made the entire process stress-free. I would definitely recommend SSR and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for future projects.
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Founded and operated by two former wooden boat builders, we have a combined 50+ years of experience in residential remodeling and truly can build anything your heart desires.
Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, windows and doors. We do it all!
We have been fortunate enough to build a dedicated crew of professional carpenters who love their work and pride themselves on quality craftsmanship. Our collective mission has always been to live up to our name, Craftsman Builders, every single d..
Coba Construction LLC is a professional general and specialty trades contractor.
Our teams of skilled craftsmen, specialty experts, planning and design professionals, permit and engineering consultants, labor and landscape crews, and project managers, offer homeowners and investors a single source solution for nearly any residential project. From demolition, to rehab and remodeling, to value add additions and ADU, to new ground up construction, Coba's purpose driven team of professionals ..
"The quality of work was excellent, friendly, and they customize to your liking. I would recommend them."
Diggs Custom Homes (aka “Diggs’) is a Northwest-based new custom home builder that offers 7 product lines ranging from small homes to larger luxury and full custom homes. You can build one of our plans or you can choose a plan online from another architect or home designer. Alternatively, we can design you a custom home from scratch with our local home designers and engineers.
Diggs Custom Homes can be built on your vacant land as a primary residence or added as a DADU (Detached Accessory Dw..
"So far, so good! We are about to break ground on our project, so this is a mid-project status review, but so far, the whole team has been really communicative. Don was helpful in discussing what options we had for building on our specific site (big hill!), helped us create a project-cost estimate, discussed what consultants we would need, etc. Then when we picked out all of our options, Kevin was really helpful in explaining each line item and answering our contract questions. We just met Aaron and Roger onsite this morning to discuss some final details before the work begins. Each team member we've spoken with has been friendly, helpful, and prompt in their response. We look forward to the next phase and seeing all of this finally come together!
Phone # (206) 450-9714 Charlene K. Smith (Char) is a Washington State licensed Architect and DesignWorks NW provides complete building design, permit and construction document services for property owners, developers, and contractors throughout the Puget Sound area. We have a thorough understanding of the current complex building and zoning codes, building permit submittal requirements and permit fees specific to each regulatory agency. We’ve mastered the building permit submittal processes f..
"The process working with Char to develop a set of design plans for my master suite addition has been fantastic. She has worked with me step by step, explaining the process at each point and what I can expect. She also listened to what I was looking for, drew up various designs, and then worked with me on modifications. She was a partner in the process the entire time, not only treating me with respect and professionalism, but talking through options and pros and cons with me so I ended up with the design I really wanted. Throughout the entire process I felt like I was in good and trustworthy hands. So much so that I will continue to use Char's assistance as I move forward on next steps with this project.
Elevation has been drafting residential and commercial projects, both large and small, for Architects, Builders, Remodelers and Homeowners across North America. Architectural CAD services is a specialized area, so it makes sense to work with an experienced professional who will deliver a high-quality product to help you attain your vision. Elevation is the company and quality and client satisfaction is the goal. With over fourteen years’ experience on award-winning projects, Elevation deliver..
"Ward Engineering began working with Jared of Cornerstone Home Designs approximately 3 years ago to perform residential design work using Chief Architect design software. I find Jared to be the most capable Chief Architect designer I have ever worked with. Jared is very efficient and thorough at developing the residential Chief Architect models. In addition to being competent, Jared makes himself available to provide personal 1-on-1 training over the internet, which has been a huge blessing to our company and clients.
Current Super Service Award Winner for 2019 seven years running! Johnson Custom Builders is a Design Builder. Our approach is simple. It all starts with listening. We work closely with our clients to understand everything from their needs to their design preferences. Then we go to work helping them exceed their goals. www.johnsoncustombuilders.com Our process is completely transparent. Our estimates are designed to provide realistic expectations not best-case scenarios. For us, communication..
"We have had the pleasure of working with **** since 2011, and over the years he has completed several projects for us that have spanned large complex remodels, new construction, and major structural repairs. The reason we have **** and Johnson Custom Builders as our sole resource for construction projects is due to his process for comprehensive planning and estimation, project management, attention to detail, project schedule integrity, excellent subcontractors, quality of outcome, his personal involvement in every detail-- and that he is incredibly pleasant to work with! We have dealt with many contractors and custom builders over the years, and **** and Johnson Custom Builders are the hands down the best.
Exquisite Homes is committed to bringing homeowners an exceptional product through careful planning, design and construction. We are proud to provide our customers with exceptional customer service by working to exceed every expectation and to gain your full satisfaction. Exquisite Homes - Built for Life
"Aaron and his team did a FANTASTIC Job with my kitchen remodel. He also did quite a few other jobs for my home as well (fixing my sump pumps, dry walling my garage, painting the interior, and more). He pays attention to detail, answers the phone & gets the work done in a timely fashion. He’s the best contractor I’ve ever worked with- and I’ve used a lot in the past with my flips and rental property remodels. I’m happy to know an amazing contractor for my future projects!
For fabulous architecture at a reasonable fee, give me a call to discuss your project. I have designed hundreds of projects around Puget Sound over the past 30 years; including a large timber framed addition, new waterfront homes, and many remodels and new homes. My experience includes years as a carpenter and general contractor, and I have built 2 homes for myself.
I have submitted for permits in many cities and counties. This process has become more complicated over time, as the bu..
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- ACS Seattle LLC4742 42nd Ave SW 500
Seattle, Washington 98116 - Aden Landscaping & Construction1717 Bellevue Ave Suite 206
Seattle, Washington 98122 - AKJ ARCHITECTS6410 57TH AVE S
Seattle, Washington 98118 - Altered Earth LLC7508 29th Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98126 - ANDREWS BAY BUILDERS5000 54TH AVE S
Seattle, Washington 98118 - Babienko Architects Pllc815 Seattle Blvd South 206
Seattle, Washington 98134 - Batt & Lear3220 1st Ave S Ste 300
Seattle, Washington 98134 - Beaumont General Contracting13642 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98168 - Becker Design Consulting5012 SW Stevens St
Seattle, Washington 98116 - BJARKO SERRA ARCHITECTS7001 3rd Ave NW
Seattle, Washington 98117 - Blend Interior Design Studio1221 Minor Ave #411
Seattle, Washington 98101 - BLUE BROOK ARCHITECTURE INC16840 BOTHELL WAY N E STE C
Seattle, Washington 98155 - Board & Vellum115 15th Ave E #100
Seattle, Washington 98112 - Bogman Construction Services2400 NW 80th St # 314
Seattle, Washington 98117 - Carlos Sanchez Contracting, LLC.11827 24th Ave South
Seattle, Washington 98056 - Clayton Smith AIA, Architect817A 13th Ave
Seattle, Washington 98122 - Crescent Builds11544 Fremont Ave North
Seattle, Washington 98133 - Cutting Edge Construction Today LLC2818 NE 178th St
Seattle, Washington 98155 - DAVID VANDERVORT ARCHITECTS2000 Fairview Ave E Suite 103
Seattle, Washington 98102 - DENNY & SVETLIK ARCHITECTS4130 Densmore Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98103 - Design Scales3600 East Marginal Way S 25
Seattle, Washington 98134 - DesignWorks NW6523 California Ave SW # 244
Seattle, Washington 98136 - FRADKIN FINE CONSTRUCTION911 Western Ave Ste 388
Seattle, Washington 98104 - Gaspars Construction300 S Lucile St
Seattle, Washington 98108 - Haven Illustrated LLC3002 34th Ave W
Seattle, Washington 98199 - JOHN BRENNEIS ARCHITECTS6064 2ND AVE NW
Seattle, Washington 98107 - Johnson Partnership1212 NE 65th St
Seattle, Washington 98115 - KINSELLA CONSTRUCTION234 12TH AVE E
Seattle, Washington 98102 - KRUGER ARCHITECTURE14419 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, Washington 98133 - Lance Mueller & Associates130 Lakeside Ave #250
Seattle, Washington 98122 - Laura Kraft - Architect7276 29th Ave. N.E.
Seattle, Washington 98115 - Lee Edwards - Residential Design1035 NE 71st St
Seattle, Washington 98115 - METHOD CONSTRUCTION INC6701 26TH AVE NW
Seattle, Washington 98117 - MILLER HAYASHI ARCHITECTS118 N 35TH ST #200
Seattle, Washington 98103 - Mithun1201 ALASKAN WAY STE 200
Seattle, Washington 98101 - Modern Shelter LLC906 19th ave E
Seattle, Washington 98112 - MOTIONSPACE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN3104 WESTERN AVE #107
Seattle, Washington 98121 - NEST design buildPO BOX 18202
Seattle, Washington 98118 - NW Construction & RemodelingPo Box 27112
Seattle, Washington 98165 - O’Brien Design And Build2409 E. Prospect st
Seattle, Washington 98112 - PRO.COM HOME SERVICES 2033 6TH AVE SUITE 236
Seattle, Washington 98121 - QUIRK943 22nd Ave
Seattle, Washington 98122 - RENEW CONSTRUCTION INC1252 Alki Ave SW #1
Seattle, Washington 98116 - Riteway Electrical & Construction Inc.12073 75th Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98178 - SEATTLE REMODEL AND DESIGN LLC5446 34th Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98126 - SeattleHome.com - SeattleCondo.com2111 N Northgate Way 101
Seattle, Washington 98133 - STONER ARCHITECTS1121 DEXTER AVE N
Seattle, Washington 98109 - STUART SILK ARCHITECTS LTD2400 N 45TH ST 200
Seattle, Washington 98103 - Sunbeach Design Build LLC1007 W Galer St
Seattle, Washington 98119 - Tath Hossfeld Designs5701 6th Ave S Ste 252
Seattle, Washington 98108 - Ten Directions Design Architects2502 N 40th St
Seattle, Washington 98103 - Tom Clark7015 Alonzo Ave NW
Seattle, Washington 98117 - Urban Build4701 SW Admiral Way
Seattle, Washington 98116 - Urban Design Center2724 1st Ave S.
Seattle, Washington 98134 - Wascha Studios815 Seattle Boulevard South Suite 135
Seattle, Washington 98134 - Whitney Architecture1537 NW Ballard Way
Seattle, Washington 98107 - WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN ARCHITECTS1000 TURNER WAY E
Seattle, Washington 98112 - WINDWARD CONTRACTING2837 21ST AVE W
Seattle, Washington 98199 - Workbench Building + Design LLC3636 47th Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98116 - Yellow Moon Construction20126 Ballinger way NE #248
Seattle, Washington 98155
- ACS Seattle LLC
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- 1 Slate Construction4013 108th Ave E
Edgewood, Washington 98372
- 1 Slate Construction
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- A+Design10216 SE 256th St Ste 103-399
Kent, Washington 98030 - Affordable Kitchen & Bath Remodel9805 116th St
Kirkland, Washington 98034 - Albert H Cohen Design Company330 Dayton Street Suite 6
Edmonds, Washington 98020 - Alderwood Landscaping9708 N Nevada St # 204
Spokane, Washington 99218 - American Dream Design Build133 15th St SE
Puyallup, Washington 98372 - Angela Prater Design Studio 127 S Garden Ter
Bellingham, Washington 98225 - ANR Landscape Design, LLC22310 98th Ave W
Edmonds, Washington 98020 - April Buchan2711 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE
Carnation, Washington 98014 - Arcbazar Inc114 Western Ave
Allston, Massachusetts 02134 - ARCHITECTS NORTHWEST INC18915 142ND AVENUE NE #100
Woodinville, Washington 98072 - Architectural Coatings by Erie2120 87th Ave SE
Lake Stevens, Washington 98258 - Axis Custom Builders19318 29th Ave SE
Bothell, Washington 98012 - Azimuth Construction Group LLC607 south 301st street
Federal Way, Washington 98003
- A+Design
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- BARN PROS INC14567 169TH DR SE
Monroe, Washington 98272 - Better Built Northwest LLCP.O. Box 0567
Kirkland, Washington 98083 - Beyler Consulting5920 100th St SW Suite 25
Lakewood, Washington 98499 - BOWMAN ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING922 NE HOLM CT
Poulsbo, Washington 98370
- BARN PROS INC
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- Casabella450 Central Way
Kirkland, Washington 98033 - CASCADE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN INC4337 Biscay St NW
Olympia, Washington 98502 - Cash M. Carr Technical Services9873 244th PL NE
Redmond, Washington 98053 - Chermak Construction Inc655 Edmonds Way
Edmonds, Washington 98020 - Classic Remodeling NW Inc9502 19th Ave SE Ste G
Everett, Washington 98208 - cMAC LLC451 SW 10th St 215
Renton, Washington 98057 - Coba Construction
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 - Color Your Carpet9800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32246 - Construction Industry Training Council Of1930 116th Ave NE Suite 201
Bellevue, Washington 98004 - Copeland Architecture and Construction, Inc121 W Pacific Ave. #300
Spokane, Washington 99201 - Craft, LLC (formerly Mosaic Architecture)1208 10th Street 201
Snohomish, Washington 98290 - Cutting Edge Contracting Inc.14407 NE 13th Ave Ste 112
Vancouver, Washington 98685
- Casabella
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- David Berleth Landscape Architect, pllc.18426 Beall Rd SW
VASHON, Washington 98070 - DC-Designs1544 Estate Pl
Tacoma, Washington 98466 - DEPAPE ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE18918 73rd Ave NE
Kenmore, Washington 98028 - Design + Make13 217th Pl SE
Bothell, Washington 98021 - DesignYourBasement.com7636 Pennsylvania Ct
Denver, Colorado 80229 - Diggs Custom Homes812 39th Ave SW Ste A
Puyallup, Washington 98373 - Do-it-Yourself Landscaping23008 54th. Ave. W.
Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043 - Dressler Consulting, LLCPO Box 220177
Portland, Oregon 97269
- David Berleth Landscape Architect, pllc.
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- Eagle Building Company11248 SR 525
Clinton, Washington 98236 - Eastlake Residential Design23847 SE 59th St
Issaquah, Washington 98029
- Eagle Building Company