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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a Realtor and was representing Sellers. The Buyers in athe transaction wanted $16,500 for foundation work based on a report from a foundation inspection company. My property inspector and an architect friend felt the report was completely in error. I called Home Advisor and Padir responded. The inspector came out the same day; charged a very reasonable price and delivered a professional 17 page report. We gave that to the Buyers Realtor and settled on a very small credit based on the report from Padir."
Dana Condominium
Richmond single family dwelling
Addition to the Single Family dwelling
Affordable Building for Non Profits
Historic Church of All Faiths

+35

Response time1 day
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
7
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding, custom service! Bill Fisher is quite simply the best architect in Santa Cruz...not only for my house, but he designed the large residential building on North Pacific and River. Fast, expert, and affordable... Bill will help you navigate the code maze in Santa Cruz and get your plans approved and built. Definitely will use/recommend him again and again."
Beach Home Remodel
Kitchen and Living Room Remodel
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+12

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SSA
5.0(
22
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"To find someone who is a nice, easy going professional, knowledgeable in design and construction, good communication skills and down to earth person is difficult, however, Sharmila is all this... She is a motivated architect, designer, yet takes what the clients are looking to do and will provide her input as the progress and process continue forward throughout."
living
living
kitchen
bathroom
kitchen

+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.1(
73
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service. Zac was our point of contact in the beginning Then Margret did the drawings. The whole team was great. I loved working with them and will surly will work with them again. Our house was only around 1700 square feet under roof, and will look forward to the next house we do."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Craftsmens Guild, Inc.
3.8(
19
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"While we were impressed with the work they had done, their education, their expertise and their references, we felt that Mike Amini, the architect for the firm was a bit overbearing and more focused on telling us what should be done, than on listening to what we wanted. We thought we would find him difficult to work with since we had so many of our own ideas of what we wanted. We just couldn't believe that this would be a collaborative effort, so we declined to have him do an initial design. His firm wanted $6500 up front for design services, and we were reluctant to pay since our input did not seem to be an important priority for him.
Their references and reviews were mostly excellent. I think they would have done a very good job, but we did not feel they were the right firm for us.
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+12

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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William Fisher Architecture, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and helpful. This project was too small for him, but I will contact him again if I have any project that needs and architect in the future."
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Home with ocean view
Home
Stair at home office
Floating stair

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
James W. Ekblom Architect
New to Angi

Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer�s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 days
Sun Architecture
0.0(
2
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Serving Alviso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Commitment to excellent service and professional knowledge are key factors for the success of Sun Architecture. Solving the budget, functional, and meeting regulation constrains requires the skills and talents of our experienced team of professionals. The design team of Sun Architecture believes that the interaction between Client and Architect can produce buildings that withstand the changes of fashion and time. The best projects emerge from the cues of the site, sun and climate. A complete design considers both the interior and exterior of the building as a totally integrated effort.\n\nOur team members interact continuously from concept to construction. Sun Architecture produces clear, understandable presentations of project concepts and design. We bring projects to fruition with a clear, detailed set of construction documents. Our commitment continues through bidding and construction administration, until the project is complete.

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FAQs for architectural service projects in Alviso, CA

While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following: 

  • Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known

  • Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design

  • Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features

  • Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design

  • Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project

  • Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly

Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include: 

  • How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?

  • How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?

  • Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?

  • What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact? 

  • Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?

  • Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew. 

If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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