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Alan D. Esparza, Architect

Building Service Design Service, Residential (Interior Space Planner) Design Service, Architect - For Business,

About us

Alan D. Esparza,Architect is a highly innovative and accomplished architect with broad-spectrum experience in all phases of residential and commercial design and construction.

Business highlights

15 years of experience

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
3.534 Reviews
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Miguel C.
Sep 2024
0.5
Architectural Service
Seems like a trend. Alan taking money and providing useless plans. Wondering when he will be arrested for the criminality. His license is currently suspended according to the DBPR website. Buyer beware.
Response from

"I have no knowledge, records, emails, voicemails, or any correspondence from this individual and do not have this person in my Angi leads. To post a review like this is slanderous and scandalous. I can't even find him on Google."


Joe F.
Aug 2024
0.5
Architectural Service
Alans words and actions do not align, he is in breach of contract. He requires payment in full prior to services rendered . Does not provide drawings to municipalities design standards and tries to collect with change orders for comment correction requirements which is part of his original scope of work per contract. His incompetence will reveal itself at some point during your buisness dealings and his delusion will ensure conflict. This is not someone worthy of your time money or business opportunities. I will be filing a complaint with the DPR and pursuing legal remedies for reimbursement with my legal team.
Response from

"Client refused to pay for a redesign of his project which was not in the original agreement. Architectural and engineering drawings were totally changed per client's instructions and when completed design professionals were not compensated. Therefore further work was stopped."


Hans V.
Aug 2024
0.5
Architectural Service
I hired Alan Esparza because no one else responded and he was Angie certified, for a bathroom addition to my home in Naples. I emailed him right away with a list of my wishes and asked him for advice on some things. I mailed him a check for $2100 that he required to get started. Without further notice he emailed me drawings that were hand drawn with hand written dimensions and notes. He almost completely ignored everything on my list and did not include any structural advice. He now refuses to make corrections and refuses to refund my money, while Im stuck with useless drawings. I strongly recommend people not to use this architect. I wish I had checked reviews on Angi, but I am also disappointed in Angi for recommending this architect.
Response from

"The project was completed and complied with state and local codes. Client totally misrepresented design requirements and budget. His requirements were not revealed until after professional services were completed."


Dorothy W.
Jul 2024
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thank you Alan for designing our new space. We love the add on

Tom C.
Nov 2023
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Provided detailed drawing. Contacted building department to electronic file of plans, etc

Michelle G.
Nov 2022
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
We would hire Alan again! We needed him to create plans for an in-law suit for my mother. The first design we received was not exactly what we wanted, but he worked with us and took in some of our ideas and created the most beautiful design that exceeded our expectations! We are thrilled! But most importantly we thought his pricing was very fair and well deserved. Thank you Alan for making my mother’s suite perfect! With Gratitude, Michelle and Don Grassey

James T.
Oct 2022
0.5
Architectural Service
$650,000
Run away from this fraudster as fast as you possibly can. First, he is not located in Naples, FL. He uses a Naples P.O. Box to mislead people into thinking he is in a prestigious area. Truth is, he does not even have an office and works from his rented condo in Fort Myers. Secondly, he has no CADD Design experience and subcontracts the work to a tech in Miami. He does not know how to use the software. We paid him in full 11 months ago for a simple 2300 square foot residence on a basic 1/4 acre lot and his plans have been rejected by the building department 5 times. He is so incompetent that he refuses to contact the building official to rectify the mistakes on the plans even though the official offered his assistance with the corrections needed to obtain our permit. Alan ego is too big and he will not speak to the official, probably because he will be exposed as the incompetent fraud that he is. He has since refused to provide plans that meet basic building codes and refuses to release the CADD file to us so we can hire a competent architect to do the job. We have since hired an attorney and will be filing suit in Circuit Court. We have filed a complaint with the board today and will proceed with legal action to recoup the tens of thousands of dollars he is cost us to date. If you want to design and complete a project, Alan D. Esparza is the last person you should call. After several attempts to resolve these issues, he has no interest in fulfilling his contract. If fact, his last phone call to me, in a completely inebriated state and slurring his speech, he said you axxxxxx from up North think the world revolves around you and good luck getting a Florida Judge to rule in an axxxxxx New Yorkers favor That is his level of professionalism. In closing, stay far away from this fraud. He will turn your project into a nightmare before you even start it.
Response from

"The above review is nothing more than slander statements against my name and professional abilities. Jim Toto of Toto Custom Homes is an unlicensed builder in Florida who moved to Cape Coral two years ago from New Jersey. Toto is not familiar with Florida construction means, methods, or techniques or the Florida Building Code. He contacted my cadd drafter without my knowledge and without my permission and had my architectural drawings, for which I am professionally responsible, changed without my knowledge which is illegal in Florida. Therefore, I refused to sign and seal the drawings, for which I would be legally responsible, to be submitted to Cape Coral for a building permit. We do not need this type of illegal behavior in Florida and especially in southwest Florida. I have been a licensed architect for more than forty years and licensed and living in southwest Florida for almost twenty years. In addition, I have been legally licensed as an architect in twelve other states. Jim Toto should not be providing construction services in southwest Florida."


Aquil M.
Aug 2022
0.5
Architectural Service
I would NOT recommend Alan for any jobs. He is very unethical and unprofessional. First he gave me a quote for $800 to draw a plan for my shed. When he did not complete the drawing he blamed me and tried to add another $200 on there to rob me. I only paid him $800 for an incomplete drawing which got rejected by planning. I have tried to contact him on many occasions but have come to realize he is nothing but a thief and I am yet to receive a call from him. Beware his only method of payment is Zelle, which there is no way to get your money back! He is a Fraud and I recommend DO NOT USE HIM. SAVE YOURSELVES THE TROUBLES I WENT THRUGH
Response from

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Carl B.
Jun 2022
0.5
I don't recommended using Alan D. Esparza. If you do use them, do not pay him upfront. He's a liar.
Response from

"This individual constructed a wood deck and also an above ground pool without a building permit. The local building department flagged these structures and issued a fine to the customer. When I was retained the customer did not inform me that the pool was also to be permitted. I only addressed the deck as requested. This customer performed an illegal act and was told to stop work."


Len B.
May 2022
0.5
Architectural Service
In our initial conversation with Alan, we were told that the lead time to start our plans was two months and once he started it would take two weeks to finish. We are now five months into the process and have nothing to show for our time except a useless line drawing. We are building an ICF home which requires special skills to draw and we asked Alan repeatedly before signing the contract if he was familiar with drawing ICF plans. He assured us that he was familiar with ICF but he ultimately admitted he was not up to speed on ICF but that he was a quick study. At this point, we were already past his original estimate for having our plans completed and he had not even started them yet. He also admitted that he does not even know how to use CAD software which was even more discouraging. We contacted our ICF manufacturer and had them share all of the necessary engineering to help Alan get through our project and gave him the contact information for an engineer at the company that said he would answer any questions that Alan might have. Alan never contacted this person so he made no effort to try and be a quick study. He provided no feedback when we asked questions regarding our plan and outright ignored our requests for information. He refused a face-to-face meeting to try and expedite the process and we were told to back off; when we requested an update on when our plan might be completed. We could no longer stomach the delays and lack of communication and had lost all confidence in his ability to complete our plans correctly so we requested a full refund of our $2,900 retainer. We were told that he would not refund our money and that if we wanted it, we should sue him. At this point he has essentially stolen our money and five months of our time since we are no further along now than when we started. We have documented everything along this process and can substantiate all of these comments.
Response from

"The above statement is mostly untrue. At no time did I ever tell the client I was familiar with auto cadd. I have cadd techs who work for me and all my cadd work is done by them. The cadd tech working on this project is familiar with ICF and I assigned this project to him. What the client did not mention in his review is that he made multiple changes to the project including changes in scope. This created a very a very frustrating environment for my cadd tech and me. When they made changes, we had to redo our drawings to comply with their changes and as such it delayed the completion of their project. Since my cadd tech was familiar with ICF I felt no need to speak with their contractor and since they gave rough sketches of the floor plan (which was changed multiple times) having a face to face meeting was unnecessary. As for documenting this event in this process, I can also provide evidence as to their failure to clearly define the scope of the project. Their initial scope of the project included a second floor and that was eliminated; initially their plan was to have a three car garage which was then changed to four cars. To complicate things further they flipped the floor plan which was another change that caused delays as was changing window locations.."


Mary D.
Sep 2021
0.5
Architectural Service
He should give me a total refund for my money and make a referral for someone that is not that busy.
Response from

"Client did not provide project information as requested. Multiple phone calls and text requests went unanswered. Retainer was refunded prior to client's request."


Scott S.
Jun 2021
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
My wife and I are both physicians and we are new to the area after speaking with several architects we need the moment we spoke he was the best. We needed help and fast with a project that was time sensitive. He worked nights and weekends to complete the plans. Absolutely amazing architect and person. Very quick turn around time for his work. I recommend him 100%.

Daniel M.
Oct 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900,000
Timely, personable, a pleasure to work with.

Genevieve K.
May 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Esparza went above and beyond to make the drawings I needed exactly the way the permitting office wanted them. He is very professional, works fast, and friendly. Would definitely work with him again.

Mabel M.
Apr 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Customer service,guidance and willingness to answer questions, a Blessing!

Jeannette B.
Dec 2019
4.5
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan has been great to work with. He is attentive and he does exactly what you need. Thank You Alan!

Linda M.
Oct 2019
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
provided Great work ! very timely which was very important to us

Dan T.
Aug 2019
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Outstanding Professional, great customer service, we would recommend to family and friends

Sean O.
Jul 2019
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent to work with

Bob T.
Nov 2018
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Highly recommend Alan.Easy to work with,very professional.and provided quality work.He followed through with everything he said he would in helping us obtain permits.We would hire him again and highly recommend him. Bob Todd

Michael B.
Aug 2018
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan is an experienced and committed architect. Would hire him anytime again.

Ed L.
Aug 2018
5.0
Building Service Design Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional and detailed

Donny R.
Apr 2018
0.5
Architectural Service
Did not complete work. Very difficult to work with and extremely poor attitude. Had to file a claim to get money back. Alan settled outside court.
Response from

"Customer attempted to illegally construct an addition to his house without any proper permits including framing, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical and was cited on numerous code and legal violations. I attempted to assist this customer but was unable to resolve his problem with local code officials due to the extent and seriousness of his violations. At this time I believe this customer will be unable to complete his addition as he will not find a Florida licensed design professional to assist him. In addition, he was difficult to work with and obstinate in his attitude towards me. I offered to refund a portion of his money but he declined."


Ed L.
May 2017
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very easy to work with and very professional.

Ted B.
Apr 2017
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan is a talented professional and I highly recommend him to work with on your next project
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Alan D. Esparza, Architect is currently rated 3.5 overall out of 5.
Yes, Alan D. Esparza, Architect offers free project estimates.
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PO Box 110493, Naples, FL 34108

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