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Avatar for Architect Warren E. Barry (DBA: W.E.B. Designs)
Architect Warren E. Barry (DBA: W.E.B. Designs)
3.5(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Customers say: Quick response

"We are very happy with our decision to have used Warren to design our home. Warren is very detailed, has exceptional design abilities, and was always available. Warren was very thorough in extracting our needs, provided detailed drawings, and coordinating with the truss company. We would recommend Warren to anyone looking to build a custom home."
Florida Assisted Living Facility
Lake Butler Custom Home
Florida Assisted Living Facility
Lake Butler Custom Home
FL Assisted Living

+74

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.1(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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GPS Home Service Specialists
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I have owned 3 houses in ocala , Fl. For about 10 years now. About 2 years ago a good friend of over 30 years recommended GPS to me . They have done extensive renovations in 2 of my houses. They do a complete professional finished job at a great price. They have done total kitchen and bath renovations with a great attention to detail. Painted entire interior and exterior of 1 house with excellent finished quality. Jason's suggestion of a butcher block kitchen was a great choice as well as his talent in color coordinating the project. I am very fortunate to find such a good contractor. I have had many interactions with contractors in florida, New York and New Jersey, and will say GPS is up top on my list and would recommend his work. Thanks Jason."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tanner Construction Group LLC
3.9(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"The Tanner Construction Group did a redo of my screen room. They tore down my leaking, stained screen room and designed the redo with attention to my preferences. Working with the team, from Shawn, who came for the estimate, to the crews, who did the work, to Ted and his helper, Matt, they were all a pleasure to work with. Shawn listened to how I pictured the end product, John, the framing crew leader, took pride in his work and was attentive to detail. The positive corporate culture was evident in the way the crew worked together. They all appeared to enjoy working together and were respectful of each other and with me. When a problem with roof leaks showed up after it rained, they were prompt about doing additional sealing. Ted coordinated with Derrick, from Hickman Roofing, to resolve the leak problem. I enjoy the design and using my new screen room. If you are looking for a creative, reliable, and reasonably priced construction group, I highly recommend the Tanner Construction Group"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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The Good Guys Construction LLC
4.0(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been a customer of Good Guys for more than 20 years. The owner Jason is a straight shooter who will do quality work at a reasonable price. They built a house, warehouse structures, stick built walls, concrete driveways, landscaping. I could go on but you get the picture. I’m definitely a satisfied customer."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TDK elite llc
5.0(
2
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennis was very quick to come out and give an estimate. They came out a couple of days later and completed the job. The paint job and repair of the walls was outstanding. If you are thinking of a paint job, hire them."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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e*virons incorporated
New to Angi

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Our sustainable architectural services support clients that are moved by their physical and emotional surroundings and seek affordable and honest expressions of their needs. The design process seeks to push the envelope of enclosure using the tools of practical forces to create aesthetic solutions suitable for today and tomorrow's inhabitants. Each project seeks dynamic interaction with its surroundings while expressing the integrity of its construction and materials. Generally, we strive to create simple, well-articulated forms that have an enduring meaning with materials that provide lasting value and low maintenance. Each integrated, holistic design solution seeks to unify the design interests of the client to find the sweetness of life merged with their changing lifestyle.\n\n We explore together spatial alignments that benefit from established site views and provide designs that benefit from natural day lighting, natural ventilation, grid-tied solar energy, geothermal heating or cooling systems and reuse of stored grey water for site irrigation. In this context, each project compliments the surrounding community's built expressions and adapts to the technological advances that are leading our culture towards an electronically connected network of balanced living and working conditions for family growth.\n\nOn this Web site you will discover innovative designed homes of remarkable strength, economy, and beauty, brought to life by a distinct architecture combined with a source of pollution-free energy. Each built-in biosphere, in gradual but constant motion, draws energy from the sun, and /or geothermal stability from the ground, creating a temperate climate that supports the primary living spaces. These holistic design expressions below represent some of the project solutions for our clients.\n\n

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FAQs for architectural service projects in Gainesville, FL

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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