
Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
"We are remodeling and Tray was super fast and helpful. 100% will use Carter's Residential Services LLC again."

*The Angi rating for Architectural Service companies in Empire, LA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Architectural Service needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Architectural Service companies in Empire, LA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Architectural Service needs.
Last update on May 20, 2026

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
"We are remodeling and Tray was super fast and helpful. 100% will use Carter's Residential Services LLC again."

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."





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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did an awesome job and were polite young men. I would definitely hire them again and I would recommend them."





+29

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"They did an excellent job and so pleased that we were able to get them so soon. Have already recommended them to a neighbor."





+23

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
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"


Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It went great the work was done very efficiently and in a timely manner. They were very knowledgeable of what they were doing and helpful in picking out paint colors."





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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
In business since 1985
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"It went very well. Construction was behind schedule due to the weather. Approximate build time was 11-12 weeks. Christian did everything we contracted him to do with no hidden expenses or extra charges. He provided us a packet with all the build details and costs. He didn't bill us till what we thought was the appropriate time for each stage of the building process. If we needed to call him and ask questions, he always answered or called us back within a short amount of time. Christian worked with a two to three man team and they were always professional and respectful.
Christian looked at our property and gave us a vision of what he thought would work and look good. We trusted his vision and it came out perfectly. We requested some additional changes and he was very accommodating. One was outside the budget and we felt the extra expense was very fair.
The pool came out great. Everything was level, the travertine and tile (water line) came out perfect. The travertine was cut perfectly and uniform around the edges. We were very happy with the color of the plaster (he recommended), tile, travertine, and the rock (tanning ledge). After completing the pool, Christian provided us with the cleaning equipment including a pressure side pool cleaner, skimming net and scrub brush, and chemicals to get started.
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"BrotherNLawn are a great group of guys. I’ve hired them on multiple occasions. They handled my lawn and garden while my home was for sale. I also hired them at my new place to update the garden. They go above and beyond for their clients. I would not hesitate to hire them for any other upcoming jobs."





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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was excellent job and I highly recommended"





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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a very good job, and we were very pleased with their service. I liked that they were gentle with our things. The guys that we worked with were very nice and accommodating. They were very knowledgeable and professional."
While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following:
Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known
Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design
Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features
Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design
Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project
Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly
Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include:
How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?
How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?
Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?
What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact?
Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?
Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?
The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200.
The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour.
After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew.
If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.
Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.
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