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Top-Rated Architects in West Chicago - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Marc Anderson Architects
Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving West Chicago, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving West Chicago, 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Senga Architects
4.3(
34
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving West Chicago, 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
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Green City Gardens
Green City Gardens
4.7(
116
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"J.D. was fantastic, we stated with a quick design consultation for a modest price to test the waters. J.D. showed up, was personable and extremely knowledgeable of his field. J.D. made my wife and I to feel very comfortable throughout the design and installation processes.
J.D. and his crew began on schedule and was flexible when we needed to change dates (and some plans) based on a new fence we were putting in, as well as delays due to weather.
J.D. discovered a tree in our yard was a "weed-tree" which could be damaging to the new landscaping/sod, as well as the garden we were putting in; he recommended a tree removal service whose costs were on par with other services in the area and within 1 day the tree was gone.
J.D's crew was very courteous and friendly when on-site, always a tip of the hat and a wave with a smile. J.D. is the designer and actually does overseas the implementation of the design, and is not afraid to throw a little mulch around.
My wife and I are ecstatic with the work he and his crew did, we just wish we had more green-space for him to work on.
You should absolutely hire this company, even if you don't really need the work done.
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Design

+18

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
4.2(
252
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I contacted R&G Almanza Landscape, they were very professional on the phone. Since it was outside work they sent someone to come look over the property and give me a price for a seasonal snow removal contract. Raul Almanza emailed me promptly with his proposal. Since I had never done this before I wanted to meet him. He was very accommodating with my schedule and we met at my mom's to be sure he understood what I was looking for. Unfortunately this was pretty much a hand-shovel job, Raul assured me that he had a lot of properties like my mom and it would be fine. He explained that if it snowed more that 2" in the night, by 8am it would be cleared and salted. The property also has two parking spaces in the back and included in my proposal was shoveling out the two spots. AND he even said if the tenants cars were parked in the back he would have his men shovel around the cars. I couldn't believe it. Well, the winter snow season was mild between Nov. 2016 and March 2017. R&G Almanza had to come out in early December 2-3 times and the tenants couldn't rave enough about my new snow removal find. Then we had no snow until early March when Chicago got 6-8" of snow. Since I HATE snow I thought hiring R&G was my good luck (ha ha). Well we got dumped on in the beginning of March and I had no worries because R&G handled shoveling to perfection. I highly recommend R&G Almanza Landscape for snow removal services. I would try them for my mom's landscaping needs also but she has had the same company for over 30 years and at 89 she doesn't want to change. I explained that to Raul and he assured me that it was fine. When November 2017 rolls around, I will absolutely sign another contract for snow removal services with R&G Almanza Landscaping."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
4.6(
52
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with the finished project. It takes a lot of skill to create something beautiful that looks natural and functions. The work was done very quickly. All debris was cleaned away nicely."
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+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for J & P Brothers Landscaping
J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything was great and well thought of. They gave some suggestions initially of some ideas to do beyond what we asked. Would hire again and more than likely will for some other work we want done. Would highly recommend"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, you don't need to hire an architect for a garage conversion. Your garage conversion contractor should have the skills and experience to help create your desired design. However, if the scope of the conversion is large and complex, and your budget allows, it's smart to hire an architect to oversee the design.

Consulting the architect of your house is not the best way to determine when it was built. Many homes are built by developers or builders, so there may not be a specific architect to track down—especially if you have a very old house. Instead, it’s best to rely on local government records.

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

You likely need to hire an architect for your new house design and build, unless you have the design skills and experience with building regulations and standards needed to get your plans approved. If you are able to meet the design requirements, you can hire a draftsperson to create the blueprints for the builders to follow.

Designs typically take 2-6 months, depending on factoring, project size, and customization needs. Larger or more complex designs may require additional time for approval and revisions.

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