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ZS Design Architect
5.0(
13
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Zach did plans for 2 homes for me and he did a wonderful job. One was a complete tear down and rebuild. He was meticulous with details and has true design talent. I would hire him again in a minute."
Finished Kitchen
After front elevation
After Front View
After front view
Existing ugly duckling front view

+88

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cutler Architects
5.0(
10
)

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Doug & Zachary have helped up multiple time on projects, Always making it seamless with all our needs for Building & Zoning!!! Highly Recommend. DOUGLAS CUTLER ARCHITECTS Rick j"
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MDL Design & Drafting
5.0(
10
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael from MDL Design was extremely professional. His work was exactly what we needed and he was very efficient and did it in a timely manner too! Very pleased!! I highly recommend and would definitely use again!!"
Custom Wall Unit
  Contemporary Addition
Addition
2nd fl. Addition & gGrage
2nd Floor & Garage Addition

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
119
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so pleased that I contacted The Builders & Cleaners to complete our bathroom remodel! Everyone from start to finish was professional, kind and transparent. The customer service at this company is the best I?ve seen in a long time and our gorgeous bathroom remodel speaks for itself. I would definitely recommend tthem for any of your projects."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1807

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Laura Lievano Architect
5.0(
5
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Laura is very personable and gets the job done in an efficient manner. She did a professional drawing/ layout for a building permit for my house in Bridgeport,CT. There were not any discrepancies. And she has reasonable prices!😀 Very satisfied customer! Thank you Laura"
After - Front
New Front Porch
Schematic Design
After - New Sunroom
Existing

+10

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Roger Greenwald Architect
4.0(
13
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Roger is a gentleman and a professional of the highest caliber. My wife and I are building a home in North Stonington, CT and hired a virtual architect 2 years ago to design our home. After $5,000, and 3 months, we were left with what felt like an intern-level deliverable. We swore that the next time we used professional services, we would find someone who had experience in the industry, knowledge of the area, and the passion for building a young families dream home, not just processing work. We found all of those things in Roger and could not be happier with his work or his kindness as a person. I am now in the budgeting phase and am sending out Rogers drawings for contractors to quote, and the first thing every one of them says is I have not heard of this Greenwald guy but he does damn good work. It inspires my wife and I to know that we were in such capable hands."
New Home Lake Residence
Custom Home
Lakeside House Bathroom
Addition to 1923 Tudor House
Family Room/Master Bedroom Addition

+10

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
108
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Serving Derby, CT 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

50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by19%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

A home elevator is a fantastic way to improve your home’s accessibility. Elevators allow anyone, even those who use wheelchairs or walkers, to safely move between floors within your home.

Dumbwaiters may allow you to move items up and down floors, and stair lifts can move people up and down, but elevators are the best option if you need space for people, their belongings, and/or mobility aids such as wheelchairs.

That said, home elevators cost more than other options, such as stair lifts. Consider your needs and your budget when deciding the best way to make your home more accessible to a person with a disability or a person who is aging in place.

Costs vary depending on project complexity and scope. Architects generally charge a percentage of the total budget or an hourly rate for their services.

Hiring a contractor with knowledge about historic renovations and reviewing their previous work is important. You can find a historic home renovation contractor by calling your local historic preservation office, historical society, or any local historic museums nearby. The staff may have suggestions for specialized contractors who have worked for them. You can also ask them about historic home restorations that you have seen and liked in your area to get recommendations for pros.

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.

Some architects include interior design in their portfolio of offerings, while some architectural firms employ interior designers to handle that aspect of home building projects or refer clients to interior designers they’ve worked with in the past. Ask a local architect whether they offer interior design services as well.

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