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Top-Rated Architects in West Hills - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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RR Building Design
5.0(
27
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Franco and Rene as skilled architects. We hired them to design plans to remodel our kitchen, bathrooms, and design a new master bathroom and bedroom that we are adding to our home by converting an existing space. After meeting with them, they got a sense of our design aesthetic and the 3D renderings came out great. They were easy to work with, professional, and the work they produced was high quality. Exceptional customer service and they are very responsive. They also handled filing our permits. You will be in good hands with Franco and Rene."
2nd Story addition
New ADU
isometric
front
interior

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G&L Design Building & Landscape Inc
4.3(
174
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Working with Dee and his team was a great experience. From the initial consultation Dee had creative ideas and a vision for what could be done to maximize the use of our yard. Aside from giving us more usable areas, it was also a project that increased the beautification of our space. He has a team of incredible craftsmen who were very meticulous with everything they did. The construction was high-quality, thoughtful, and everyone was extremely knowledgable about each piece of the project. This was the first big outdoor renovation my husband and I have taken on and I feel very grateful we found Dee and his team. Working with them has been one of the best investments we’ve made in our home. We were in great hands and have additional projects planned with them."
West Hills
Encino Landscape project
Encino Landscape project
Porter Ranch  Landscape Hardscape project
Los Angeles Landscape and hardscape project

+96

Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Saylor Design Studio
Saylor Design Studio
5.0(
5
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have worked with many designers over the years, but few with Steve talent and patience to create the perfect design for the project, very happy with all projects he has done for me."
Custom Hillside Home - Front and Rear Elevations
Plans
Custom Hillside Home - Sections
Elevation
Framing Plans

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Architect - Landscape

Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous work done by Encore Builders As someone who works in the interior design world- I have a discerning eye for quality and value. I am very impressed with the beautifully driveway Encore Builders created for me. Oz and Brandon were recommended by some friends. To be on the safe side i gathered many quotes from local companies and Encore Builders was still by far cheaper. Their price was half the price of some of the companies who quoted me and it was obvious those guys were not experienced nor professional. Encore Builders gave me a quote on the spot, an expected time frame, and later followed up with a clear and detailed estimate. They were able to finish the work in under a month and the outcome is stunning. Their work does not compare to other companies I’ve seen and I’m sure this will be the first of many projects."
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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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.

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A designer is a great choice for remodeling projects that don’t require significant structural work. For remodeling that includes structural work like removing load-bearing walls, altering exterior walls, or adding on a room, an architect can design and execute the renovations while ensuring your home remains structurally sound.

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