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Avatar for Eccho Design
Eccho Design
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"As a fellow architect, I would trust Chase with my dream house project. His attention to detail and knowledge never ceases to amaze me, and his eye for design is rare."
O'Neil Lake Home
Southeast 3D View
Northeast 3D View
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Northwest 3D view

+7

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stavros Lawn Service
4.7(
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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"Wanted to wait until they were done to look and am glad I did. My first thought? "Wow!" They went above and beyond my expectations. Love their creativity, attention to detail and professionalism."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Scenic Green
4.6(
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Scenic Green handles our personal property and 2 commercial properties. They are fantastic, prompt, great communication and . they are very knowledgeable on creating landscaping goals as well. Would recommend them to anyone."
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+13

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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AAA Indy Landscaping
4.5(
172
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"AAA Indy Landscaping was able to fit my work in the very next day. They did a great job for us. They were prompt, professional and worked very hard to make our flower beds look great for our house listing. I highly recommend them."
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Install New Patio and Firepit
Install New Patio and Firepit
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Install New Patio and Firepit

+8

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I added or made changes to the scope of work (siding). Satisfied with work, guys are great. Wish they had more availability for more work."
Sunroom 2
Sunroom 1
Screened In Porch 1
Screened In Porch 2
Sunroom & Screened Porch

+41

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You should have an architect involved in your project from the very beginning. They’ll be able to direct your vision into workable plans, and they can advise you on potential problems right from the start. You may be able to save money by not using an architect, but larger projects will go much more smoothly with an experienced pro directing the process.

In most cases, you should hire a draftsperson for simpler projects like minor home renovations, and you should hire an architect for new construction, structural changes to your home, and large home add-ons. If you’re working on a larger project that demands an architect or structural engineer, your professional will often have a draftsperson on staff and include their services in your estimate.

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.

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