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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marc Anderson was incredibly helpful, walking me through the typical process and advising me that I may not need an architect for my specific renovation plans. However, if I do need an architect, he'll be happy to help and I feel assured that I'm dealing with a straight shooter."
Garage & Workshop
This is what the house looked like after it was completed.
Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ALA Architects & Planners, Inc.
4.9(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave was the BEST to work with. He didn’t hesitate to take a lot of time to help me understand the process of adding an addition to our home, and helped us put together plans that were exactly what we were looking for. I definitely recommend ALA to anyone looking for an architect. We can’t wait to move forward with our project! -Val and Stephen"
Response time3 days
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ACBI Architects Professional Corporation
4.9(
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingArchitect - For Business

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"David is very professional and punctual. He is patient in answering the questions and get things done as he promised. We are very happy with his work, professional attitude and would recommend him to anyone who is looking to hire an architect."
New Homes in Arlington Heights
 Home Addition in Elk Grove Village
Small home additions
 New Homes in Palatine
 New Homes in Palatine and Long Grove

+2

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Senga Architects
4.3(
34
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We met with owner/senior architect, Firmin Senga to join us in the viewing of our desired property. We wanted to have an architect on board with us for reassurance that the updates we plan will work before we make an offer. He was very helpful."
Exterior
The front of the rehabbed house
Building Entrance
Gazebo
Front of New House

+63

Response time1 day
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Senga Architects Inc.
4.6(
10
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Firmin is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, responsive, and he helped me immensely by creating a set of drawings for a condo renovation. He came over to my house, discussed the project with me and made me realize that my design needed some adjustments. I was very grateful for this because I think I would not have liked it otherwise. He created the drawings on schedule and delivered by the agreed upon deadline. I would hire Senga Architects again without thinking twice."
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+45

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Green City Gardens
4.7(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can’t praise JD Mathein and his amazing crew high enough. I wish there was an A++ category. JD is creative, knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with. He is prompt, responsive to questions and does extraordinary work! He and his crew transformed our front and back yards into beautiful landscapes that look exactly as we hoped. He also took into account our needs for easy care plants when suggesting options that would keep the maintenance low and the beauty high. Green City Gardens is our definite go-to for our yard and garden."
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+18

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
4.6(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Aerate 1 several times and have always been thrilled with their work. They planted a tree and provided pruning after the tree matured. They surrounded our above ground pool with drainage covered by pea gravel inside brick, and installed a paver walkway to the pool's heater. They landscaped the front and side with mulch inside brick. Every time they do work they make the site look better than when they arrived, even in areas only slightly impacted by their work. I highly recommend their company due to their excellent work and commitment to keeping their promises about when and what will be done!"
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Architects questions, answered by experts

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Federal architecture is most common in urban areas throughout the New England states, including the older parts of New York, Pennsylvania (namely, Boston and Philadelphia), Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia. The style also dominated in parts of Georgia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, so many historical homes in the area embody this home design. Salem, MA, has two historic districts that predominantly feature this architectural style: Chestnut Street District and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

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.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Villa exterior features often include large windows, arched doorways, patios, terraces, greenery, and gardens. Common exterior colors for villas are whites and off-whites, soft browns, and clay tones. 

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