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Last update on February 21, 2022

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Avatar for Marc Anderson Architects
Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Des Plaines, 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
Response rate100%
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ACBI Architects Professional Corporation
4.9(
14
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingArchitect - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, 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 time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Senga Architects
4.3(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, 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
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Des Plaines, 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 rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green City Gardens
4.7(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, 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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Design

+18

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
4.2(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Chester Chlebek - Architect
4.8(
13
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, 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
Downers Grove
New Construction
New Construction

+3

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great. J & P Landscaping was highly professional and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them . Thanks !"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
36
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Hire an architect at the very beginning of your home-building process. An architect’s training and expertise can guide the process from start to finish to ensure you don’t miss or have to redo any important steps. An architect will also provide valuable input on design, materials, and other details right from the beginning.

Many drafters go on to continue their education and become architects. Drafting is a necessary skill for architects, so learning drafting is often the first step on a path toward becoming a licensed architect. Drafting can also be a career on its own, with plenty of drafters choosing to specialize and focus solely on drafting.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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.

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

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