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Medeiros Architectural Group, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We've never done a remodel before. We live in a high-rise and needed to update our kitchen, put in some pocket doors, and a laundry closet. We thought we needed an architect to give us ideas and the structural parameters within which we needed to work. We bought the Big Deal for an architectural consult. Mr. Madeiros was very professional and offered us a few ideas. He is relatively new to the Denver area and wasn't sure if we needed permits for the work we wanted to do. He called the city for us, which was helpful. He gave us drawings of what we had described and his added idea. It ended up that we didn't need his services as we discovered that general contractor could do what we needed. We had the building and unit floor plans and lots of our own ideas, having done a lot of research. I think if you were going to create something out of nothing, his services would be more helpful.
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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NATURAL LANDSCAPING & DESIGN
4.8(
159
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Henry is great to work with! He and his crew have done several projects for my house. He communicates the plan and expectation clearly, is very responsive to emails and text, and gets work done efficiently. Highly recommend!"
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+455

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Maliakai Architectural Design
5.0(
6
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Marc is an incredible architect and was instrumental in getting our project back on track with the City of Denver. He was always available to answer our questions, brainstorm ideas, helped us navigate Denver building code, and provided some very strong guidance about the building and permitting process. He delivered our project/plans on time and on budget, including a super quick review and approval process with the city. Highly, highly recommend!"
Bright Tanks
Livign Room
Bar Seating
Cocktail Bar and Dining
New Exterior

+48

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Parker & Parker, Design-Build Architects Residential Structural Consultants
4.3(
16
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I recently worked with Don to renovate my home in Boulder and am very pleased with the outcome. He has vision and can see possibilities that add value and bring out the best elements of both the property and the home. Don worked carefully with me to design my home to complement my lifestyle and to reflect my aesthetic, creating open spaces, "hidden" storage, and modernizing the overall look and feel. He was especially helpful in integrating indoor and outdoor spaces: extending views, unleashing natural light, and enhancing outdoor spaces with subtle lighting. At my request he also offered suggestions for potential colors and ways to use new and existing furniture to enhance, and be in proportion with, the spaces we created. I am convinced that many of my home's favorite features and details exist because Don took the time to see, and to enable me to see, the possibilities. Prior to purchasing and renovating this house, I hired Don to "review" three other homes that I was seriously considering purchasing. He was able to see possibilities as well as to point out deal breakers. Working with Don in this capacity helped me to educate myself about renovations, articulate what I wanted, and kept me from making purchases that would not have been as optimal as the one I ultimately purchased and now call home. If you are looking for an architect that can really add value through design, talk with Don."
broadway guest house
Untitled Gallery 2
remodel of 1980's builder's house
 new front porch for 1960's house
 new craft porch and remodel

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rock N Block- Turf N Hardscapes
5.0(
30
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very happy with my experience with Rock N Block from start to finish. Paul helped with my design phase, and was very communicative throughout the process the installation team was quick and did a wonderful job."
Backyard Turf Installation
Landscape Design
Frontyard Full Makeover
Backyard Turf Installation
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+60

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Forward Architecture, LLC
4.8(
4
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Ellen was such a great partner for working on our remodel! It was complicated, our house is old and nothing is square, but Ellen really showed up and was always on top of making changes needed. She also took into account the style of house while keeping an eye to modernity. I have found a lot of folks talking about renovation of older homes trying to shoehorn in modernity when none is needed; or at least, not listening to their clients - Ellen was the opposite. She listened, ideated, and crafted with an eye to the era."
Full House Remodel in Denver, CO - Great Room
Basement Spa Bathroom
Basement Spa Bathroom
Denver CO Whole House remodel, Living Room
Denver, CO full house remodel, front entrance

+25

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Building Services
4.7(
15
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project: Fireplace ledger stone and mantle, mud room tile replacement and wall remodel. We recently purchased a new home and wanted to upgrade some things we felt were underwhelming. We had a tight schedule to make the changes we wanted completed prior to moving in and Baker Building Services delivered in spades. From the initial estimating walk-through to final completion they were thorough, detail oriented, professional and just fantastic to work with. Brandt helped us make up our minds on the direction we wanted to go with our mud room tile and the fireplace mantle which we couldn't be happier with. Dawson and team provided their skills reliably, on schedule, with care, precision and efficiency. Having been involved with similar projects at different levels in my lifetime, it was refreshing to work with a team that's experienced and clearly takes pride in the work they do as is evidenced by the end product. I would definitely recommend Baker Building Services to anyone considering a remodel and looking for a quality crew to do the work. At some point I may be using them again."
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+17

Response time3 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Honest Hands Landscaping
5.0(
14
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with Frank & his workers - honest, good communication & pleasant/friendly crew does quality work. Highly recommend Honest Hands!"
Landscaping Project
Hardscaping
Landscaping Project
Hardscaping
Landscaping Project

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ramos Landscaping
4.9(
55
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific! The team did a great job with our landscaping project. This evolved throughout the process, and they were able and willing to continue working longer than the original scope of the project. Highly recommend!"
Aurora Project
Arvada Project
Broomfield Project
Arvada Project
Northgleen Project

+117

Response time6 days
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vital Architecture, LLC
4.3(
7
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their team was responsive, detail oriented, and made the entire process smooth and collaborative. They really took the time to understand my vision and well-executed. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable servies."
Star light Subdivision
Fairview Littleton Co.
Hazel ADU
New Beach SFH
New Mixed use Mason Square

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for architectural service projects in Thornton, CO

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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