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Top-Rated Architects in Santa Clara - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Santa Clara, 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
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+12

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

Serving Santa Clara, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V&M Landscaping
5.0(
14
)
Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would like to giver V & M an A+++! Veronica and Oscar are fantastic to work with. They went over the plans with us and were very flexible with any changes we wanted to make. The final outcome is just beautiful. They made this whole project so easy. You will be so happy with them. They are very talented and knowledgeable with plants and materials. They also repurposed materials like river rocks from the parking strip to make a beautiful dry riverbed in the old lawn area. New stone facia was placed over the old, tired looking brick. They planted a beautiful variety of plants and 2 trees. The parking strip also came out great! I can't say enough good things about Veronica and Oscar. I am now looking around to see what other projects we can tackle together!!"
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+11

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Brother & Brother Builders
Brother & Brother Builders
4.5(
244
)
Architect

Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team did amazing job on my bathroom remodel project. The crew showed up every day and was extremely hard working. Great attention to details and quality of craftsmanship. Daniel & Nick were super responsive and always helpful. Theyâ ve made whole experience super smooth and it was a cruise for me. Thanks to the whole team for amazing job!"
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling

+3333

Response time6 hrs
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Liberty Drafting Studios LLC
Liberty Drafting Studios LLC
4.9(
15
)
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with David was seamless. He did what he said he was going to do, was on time with his work and the work was exceptional. He needed to work with an engineer to get certain specialized part of my garage to pass with the city but i got approved from the City of Sacramento for my garage rebuild on the first try ! ! I will be working with David in the future and highly recommend him."
Interior and exterior
Home after fire
Home after construction
Courtyard and great room design
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
Avatar for Team2 Architecture + Design
Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
)
ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Shilpa working with her structural engineer completed all the architectural and structural plans and calculations for a 400SF single story addition, complete with drilled piers and grade beams, in just over two months for submittal to City for review. Shilpa is very easy to work with and is quite readily available to fit my work and project schedule. Shilpa is very responsive to my comments and timely completion of required documents. Cost is reasonable. City has few review comments and issued permit for construction. I would definitely retain Shilpa again when the need comes up."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

The cost to draw house plans typically ranges from $800 to $2,700, with standard blueprints averaging around $1,800. For a custom home, the cost is higher, with blueprints often falling between $5,000 and $20,000, and potentially more for very complex designs. Several factors influence the total price, including the project's size, the number of rooms, the type of drawings required, and the architect's experience level. You may also need to pay a structural engineer to ensure building safety, particularly for custom homes.

Villa exterior features often include large windows, arched doorways, patios, terraces, greenery, and gardens. Common exterior colors for villas are whites and off-whites, soft browns, and clay tones. 

Get prepared to meet with an architect by having a clear idea of what you’re looking for, a list of questions to ask, and as many project details as you can provide. The more information you can provide and receive from a prospective architect will help you decide who to hire.

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