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Top-Rated Architects in Monterey - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Monterey, 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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
)
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Monterey, 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
Response rate85%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Avatar for Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
40
)
Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was completed on time. Results were excellent. Attention to details through out. Aesthetically beautiful."
Landscaping - improvements
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+154

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Avatar for J Hanna Engineering, Inc.
J Hanna Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
7
)
Designer - Building

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Although Johnâ s company is 120 miles away from my place, he was able to provide me a very good engineering service for a good size job of opening up four rooms into a huge great room environment. He has many years of engineering experience in wide range of complex jobs with high quality of interaction with customer without much of delay. He is my go to engineer for my next remodeling project on other property in near future. Tsbiker Hollister, CA"
Custom Residence
Retaining walls
Foundation Design
Mixed Use Building
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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iAMdesignbuilt
5.0(
4
)
Designer - Building

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"The design and ideas were so valuable to planning our build. Lexi asked all the right questions to make the perfect design so we didn't need to make any changes during construction. Saving money and time. Thank you Lexi."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
)
Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Monterey, 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%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Nick Hovick - Hovick Design and Construction
Nick Hovick - Hovick Design and Construction
4.4(
25
)
Designer - Building

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"We are still working on remodeling, my mother's house."
A Place to Rest
"The Painted Lady" - Queen Anne Victorian
In the Beginning
Another view
Original Entry

+92

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor
Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
4
)
Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Monterey, 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 time9 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Hogan Land Services, Inc.
Hogan Land Services, Inc.
4.0(
38
)
Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional Survey. I would hire them again"
High above the clouds
Costal work
Septic system
Soil evaluation
Hogan Projects

+6

Response time4 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Eckhaus Designs
5.0(
2
)
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Monterey, 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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