Get matched with top architects in Brookdale, CA
Top-rated architects.

Need a pro for your architectural service project in Brookdale, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Architects in Brookdale

Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
)

Serving Brookdale, 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
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.2(
78
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
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
Avatar for Ron Brown, Architect
Ron Brown, Architect
2.4(
6
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ronald Brown, Architect provides a collaborative and comfortable environment for clients to utilize my design expertise to meet their needs, desired aesthetic sensibility and their budget. I do not believe that good architecture needs to be inordinately expensive.\n

 Front Facade
 Front Facade.
 Front Facade.
 Front Porch
 Front and Side Facade to Ocean Views.

+14

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for William Fisher Architecture, Inc.
William Fisher Architecture, Inc.
5.0(
2
)

Serving Brookdale, 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."
Words we live by!
Home with ocean view
Home
Stair at home office
Floating stair

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Babylon Builders - Home & Landscape Contractor
Babylon Builders - Home & Landscape Contractor
4.2(
421
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Babylon Gardens has been a fantastic company for our large backyard project and we're very pleased with what they accomplished in the last couple months. Professional, responsive and high quality work. Definitely recommend them to others and I'll use them again in the future. The owner Ron is a pleasure to deal with and their field lead Juan is awesome."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+27

Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Mega Power Electric, Inc
Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Skaled Design
Skaled Design
5.0(
7
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Skaled Design is a great crew. Super responsive and the work was completed in a timely manner and we stayed on budget. I appreciated their guidance & suggestions on design and materials- we worked together to pick everything out. I now have a kitchen & bathroom that I love- so gorgeous!!"
Bath + Kitchen Remodel Santa Cruz
Bath + Kitchen Remodel Santa Cruz
Bath + Kitchen Remodel Santa Cruz
Bath + Kitchen Remodel Santa Cruz
Bath + Kitchen Remodel Santa Cruz

+6

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for TerraVenti Construction Inc
TerraVenti Construction Inc
4.8(
18
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were interested in a room addition for my 3 bedroom home.
We had the lot size for it and my husband and I always spoke of it, but never
had the opportunity.  We wanted to add a
large family room that we could entertain in and would have access to our
kitchen so we could host easily. We know construction projects are stressful
and take a long time, so we decided to really research the companies to know
who the best contractor was for us.
TerraVenti Construction really stood out from the rest of
the competition. We met with several contractors and received different quotes,
but we ultimately chose TerraVenti because of their fresh ideas and realistic
understanding of what we wanted and because they listened to us.
We worked closely with Project Manager Danny and Yaron the
owner since this ended up being a bigger renovation than we first thought. The
architect we worked with designed a layout that was perfect for us. We ended up
expanding the kitchen which meant ripping out walls to give our new family room
the entertainers feel that we wanted. This ended up being a great idea since we
now have a great elegant and warm entertaining space that works well for us. We
are most happy with the work because the addition looks seamless, as if it was
part of the original house. We couldn?t be happier.
"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
IM Designs
5.0(
4
)

Serving Brookdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the pleasure of working with Irene Menocal on my San Jose house and I must say, I was blown away by the results. Her attention to detail, creativity and professionalism made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, Irene took the time to understand my vision and made sure every aspect of the design met my expectations. She was always available to answer any questions I had and offered invaluable advice and suggestions. I am truly grateful for the beautiful and functional design she created for my home. It exceeded my expectations and I have received countless compliments from friends and family. I have already recommended Irene's services to others and will continue to do so in the future. If you are looking for an architect who truly cares about your vision and is committed to creating a beautiful and functional design, look no further than Irene Menocal. She is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 40

FAQs for architectural service projects in Brookdale, 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.

The Brookdale, CA homeowners’ guide to architectural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.