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Emanuel Gonzalez Construction & Landscaping
4.9(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a very picky person on how I like things done. This has been the best experience I have ever had with work done at my house. I needed the wall behind the fire pit completely redone as it was cracked badly. Emanuel and his crew tore down the old wall and dug a better foundation, added more bars to the structure to make it more solid. I had flagstone removed from the seating area & fire pit surface and replaced with travertine tiles. The bottom portion was to be stucco but in mid project I changed my mind and asked Emanuel to place a stone facade knowing it would be extra money which I thought it was reasonable. Emanuel was very supportive even though it was altering his timeline. We are super happy with the results. Emanuel and his crew are the best! I wish every person had the work ethics and detail oriented principles that Emanuel exhibits on his work."
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33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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AZ NativeScapes
4.6(
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Architect - Landscape

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"We highly recommend Craig and his company! Great communication, always on time and work completed to perfection. We also had artificial turf installed and it looks fantastic. Thank you for everything Craig, Christian and staff!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sustain Scape
4.2(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Mike and his team provided excellent service that was within budget and finished on time. After an initial consultation, we received plans that checked off every need/want that we had. The pricing/contract was very straightforward and all questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. The team went above and beyond in certain areas and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone who is looking for landscape design and/or implementation."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GS Design Architecture
5.0(
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Gary is professional, personable, reliable, and got the plans drawn up and approved quickly. He talked to the city planning dept ahead of drawing the plans to give them exactly what they wanted. He handled all of the interaction with the city planning dept. regarding the remodel. I would absolutely hire him again and will refer others to him because of the quality of the work he did in a realistic time frame."
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+45

Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MasterAZscapes LLC
4.2(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pleasant on the phone but person was upfront in telling me they only do projects which exceed $5K. Since I didn't want or think my project was worth that I did not schedule an estimator to come out."
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+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flores Landscape & Mas LLC
5.0(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very well. Blad and his team completed a total transformation of my front and back yard. The project was a complete success and he completed on time and on budget. My neighbors were amazed at the finished result and asked about Blad’s services. I subsequently hired Blad and his team for periodic maintenance and have been very pleased with his responsiveness."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

While towers and turrets are frequently present in Queen Anne-style houses, these design elements are not necessary for a home to be considered a Queen Anne. Turrets and towers add visual interest and unique interior spaces, but many Queen Anne homes do not contain these features. 

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

Universal design costs can be minimal when you add them during construction; however, adding universal design principles to existing homes can sometimes increase renovation costs. For example, a mid-grade bathroom remodel is estimated to cost around $30,000, while a standard universal design remodel can cost closer to $40,000. Adding accessible design components can include widening hallways ($500 to $2,000), curbless showers ($2,000 to $8,000), and widening doors ($400 to $800). Keep in mind that these increased costs can lead to higher resale values because universal homes may appeal to a wider variety of buyers.

It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.

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