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Avatar for Marc Anderson Architects
Marc Anderson Architects
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"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."
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Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Angelo Pecoraro, the owner of A.P. Builder, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish on our major remodeling project of adding a sunroom to our home. Out of many contractors I called to get an estimate, he was the only one willing to provide options to have the project fit our budget. Once we agreed to move forward, he worked diligently with the architect and village to get the permits finalized (which is a difficult task in my town). Once the work started, he provided almost daily updates of the work that will be completed and any anticipated inspections (which we passed easily). He also reached out himself to finalize details from big items like windows to small ones like the molding. The result was a beautiful sunroom and deck which I receive compliments on regularly. Do yourself a favor and for your next major home remodel/renovation work with Angelo and A.P. Builder!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Senga Architects Inc.
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Chester Chlebek - Architect
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Talked to Chester over home projects, he gave honest opinions and has great insight local building codes. Will be working on some plans to move forward with building project."
New Construction
New Contruction
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New Construction

+3

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David came to the rescue after my first experience with grubs. I tried to solve my grub problem myself, following advice I found online. The grubs continued to live, and raccoons would destroy my yard every night. I called David out of desperation, and he came quickly to inspect the yard and confirm it was grubs. He placed the proper chemical on the lawn and soon my lawn was safe from all critters. He also inspected my large and overwhelming back yard, gave some good advice about the shrubs and future landscaping ideas. He came back to make sure the grubs had died and fertilized my lawn to make it happy again. Working with MidWest was a pleasure. I highly recommend them - now i know why MidWest is the Best! I can't wait for Spring!"
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Blueprints are generally available for houses built after the early 1900s. Before then, detailed building schematics like blueprints were rarely used and even more rarely saved. If you have an older house and need blueprints, you can have a new set drawn up by an architect or draftsperson.

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

You'll find Arts and Crafts homes across the country in varying styles. On the East Coast, bungalows and Tudor Revivals fill the Boston area through New Jersey. In the West, Mission-style homes incorporate terracotta shingles, white stucco siding, and rounded archways.

Arched windows used to be most prevalent in more traditional home styles, like Spanish colonial and Gothic, but they are becoming increasingly popular in modern design. You’ll often find arched windows in new home builds across many styles, including farmhouse and contemporary architecture. This represents a more general trend toward more unique houses with interesting features.

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