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Avatar for WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
7
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill Fisher provided outstanding services in a somewhat difficult situation as our house was severely damaged by a giant tree fall and had to be rebuilt almost entirely. Bill and his team's were invaluable in helping us redesign the house, handle some of the insurance paperwork, provide the necessary documentation to adjust the claim, deal with the Santa Cruz county administration, connect us with our general contractor ... It was a real pleasure working with Bill and I would highly recommend him to anybody for any project."
Beach Home Remodel
Kitchen and Living Room Remodel
Additional Photos
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+12

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich knows his business. He's thorough, very reasonable in pricing, and follows up until the job is complete. He's easy to work with, and responds instantly to questions. If you need building plans for permits or design, Rich will get it done."
Lay-out,Installation
Frame work
Access Stair, 1 of 2
How we found them, 1 of 6
2 of 6

+10

Response time1 day
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
39
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good company to work with. Responsible and well organized. They did an excellent job to build a retaining wall."
Landscaping - improvements
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+154

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Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
4
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron expeditiously addresses ANY concerns. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I will welcome the opportunity to recommend this company."
Exterior before
Exterior
Exterior
living
entry

+75

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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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%
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Eckhaus Designs
5.0(
2
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Home Design needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call.

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Architects questions, answered by experts

Yes, designers collaborate with contractors and engineers to ensure a smooth construction process.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

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.

An architect plans and designs new construction and alteration projects. They often provide sketches for homes, office buildings, shopping malls, and other structures.

If your project is complex, it may make sense to hire an architect to draw plans. An architect might also be a good person to hire if you want to ensure your plans adhere to building codes and regulations.

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