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Avatar for WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, 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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paul Byrne Architect LEED AP
4.8(
2
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul Byrne is very available to discuss changes or other concerns. I found this very helpful as my project was a bit complicated. Also he was able to incorporate the unique needs of our family into the project. I highly recommend him."
Overall View
View of the View
View from the lower entry
Upper Entrance
Long View

+4

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.1(
73
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Experience – Highly Recommend company. I had a great experience working with this drafting company. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. A special shoutout to Collin Kelsch and Rosa Chatwin for their outstanding cooperation and attention to detail throughout the project."
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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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Serving Monterey, 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."
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Additional Photos

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue.Lines
5.0(
1
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

We're a reputable architectural design company specializing in a variety of exterior and interior design and spatial planning projects. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We have been assisting clients achieve their dreams for over 20 years. Our client-focused approach taught us to listen carefully and be patient as we assist you reach your goals. Do I need a permit? what do I need to do? I don't know what I want can you help? I have my design, what's next? can you help me chose a contractor? There are no silly questions. Don't hesitate to reach out. If we don't know the answer, we will find it for you. Being a small office allows us to charge less for the same service you would expect from a bigger firm. After all, we started in big offices ourselves.\nTV shows make a complicated journey look very easy. And it can be. We can assist you through the whole process, right from when the project is just an idea all the way to completion.

Existing Hotel Room
Existing House
Existing Hotel Room
Existing House
Existing Hotel Room - Bathroom

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C. Steven Goerges, Architect
New to Angi

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

The office of C. Steven Goerges, Architect is a professional architecture firm offering quality design services. Focused primarily on residential projects, we are dedicated to the marriage of client satisfaction and good design. Creating spaces that enhance and enrich our lives and the built environment is our highest goal. We are particularly recognized for our experience with customized design, detailing and craftsmanship.\n\nWhether it is for a kitchen, or landscape alterations and additions, at C. Steven Goerges - Architect, our design solutions are generated by a strong design team. Beginning with our first meeting with the owner, we carefully consider the functional, aesthetic, landscape and preservation concerns, and we review critical questions with the owner to determine the priorities of the program. We believe our built projects are ultimately successful because we develop solutions as a team with the owner, and we seek input from the contractor, subcontractors and other professionals, such as a landscape architect, when refining the details. \n\n\n

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FAQs for architectural service projects in Monterey, 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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