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The Curtice Group
4.6(
143
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I'm happy to give Scott my strongest positive recommendation. Our project went quite smoothly, staying on schedule thanks to the fact that my office is in the house and Scott's commitment to providing a foreman. This enabled us to make decisions quickly and address problems promptly. Scott and his crew showed a lot of creativity in meeting our requirement to stay in the house during the renovation, to the extent of setting up a temporary kitchen and shower in the basement. In the end, we only had to be out of the house for about a week. He was also very good about coordinating with our architect and the cabinetmaker that we selected ourselves. Having heard a few horror stories of renovation cost overruns, I think we also did well in this respect. Our final figure was about 10% more than the initial estimate due to the kind of unforeseen issues that can be expected on any such project, along with a few changes that we ordered. The level of detail Scott provides in his constantly updated spreadsheet also helped us to make some decisions that reduced our cost."
Finished Basement & Renovated Bathroom
Kitchen Expansion & Remodel
Renovated Kitchen with Island
AFTER:
Full Kitchen renovation with island
We removed the wall separating the Kitchen and Living room we created an open floor plan.

+203

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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iCornerstone, Inc.
4.9(
58
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Customers say: True professional

"Richard is a wonderful person to work with. Great communication and very easy going. He knows his stuff! He was able to accomodate the design needed for additions in my 1949 Cape Cod style home, as well as redesign on the interior. He lived more than an hour away, but was willing to travel out to my home for measurements! This was a huge plus. He was able to coordinate the printing of blueprints, so I could pay for them and have them sent to my home, since he lived a distance away. I would highly recommend him to anyone, in need of an architect, for a project, on an older home. He was such a pleasure to work with!"
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Architectural details
computer room left
computer room right

+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
87
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE OUR WORK (Landscape Design, Installation & Construction)\nWe are a family owned and operated business that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that encompasses Landscape installation and construction. You will find us to be very competitively priced along with paying close attention to all details of each and every project. We 100% guarantee your satisfaction! And just like we value and treat you, we do the same for our employees, with the utmost respect and appreciation.\nAll of our work is done by people who take pride in their work and do what they love best.\n

Seat Bench & Firepit
Masonry Construction
patio
Masonry Construction
Natural Stone  Patio with Enclosed BBQ Grill

+70

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CLASSICAL HOMES LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Every project we have done with Classical Homes has been an excellent experience. The design aspects have been substantial, and have been executed by the architect with attention paid both to the aesthetics and to the functionality of the space. Time was taken to listen to our input, and to incorporate our thoughts into the final design when appropriate. The builder supervisor likewise oversaw the work of his sub contractors with care and concern, and proceeded in an efficient and orderly manner. Costs were outlined in advance, and contingencies provided for. Both of these professionals at Classical Homes were committed to the highest possible standards. We would have no hesitancy in using use them again should opportunities arise."
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Aesthetic Images
4.7(
27
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have just heard from Angie's that you are in need of building design services. We are architects who work in the Metro Boston area and would be happy to assist you in your building design needs. Please call Steven Petitpas at 617-323-6081, the company's founder, at your earliest convenience to arrange a walk-through of your project. \n\nAll residential projects are fixed fee & most projects can be done between $4,900 & $5,900. Please visit our web site www.Boston-Architect.com and fill out a service request form.\n\nMassachusetts only permits registered architects licensed by the state to perform architectural design services. Only a licensed professional can legally be called an Architect. Our Massachusetts architectural registration is #8391, which can be verified on the board of registration Mass web site.\n\n\n

Front Elevation
Garden Temple
House Before
Historic Renovation
New Construction

+16

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by13%of homeowners
Michael Dobler Architect
5.0(
8
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Michael Dobler Architect. The focus of my practice is contemporary residential design, both new construction and renovations. I offer a broad range of expertise in energy efficient and sustainable design and construction. Most important, I am committed to working closely with clients throughout the design and construction process to realize their goals with creative, thoughtful and budget conscious solutions. I have over 25 years of experience with firms in the Boston area and have had my own practice since 2011.

Design model view
South End kitchen
New windows, slider and sun-shade/trellis
Roslindale kitchen
View of finishd living room

+5

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guzman Architects, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Guzman was very helpful and knowledgeable in designing what was need for the permitting process and construction. I would recommend his very highly. I've been working with him for over twenty years. He is my goto architect."
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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Szymanski Architect LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Szymanski architects to design my renovation and would absolutely work with them again. Their expertise helped me design the space with the most functionality for my needs. They were timely and were in constant contact during the project making adjustments as needed. The place came out beautiful and we couldn’t be happier."
Response time1 day
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GARDENS BY THE YARD
4.4(
142
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Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Garden’s by the Yard (GbtY) was great! Leisha, the owner and designer, was incredibly helpful through the whole process. She’s an engineer by training and very knowledgeable about plants and hardscape. Her employees were courteous, diligent and cleaned-up after themselves. We also met her mason, Cartegiane, who we thought was fantastic. We bought our house last year and the previous owner had bricked-in a large portion of the backyard (it wasn’t the most thought-out utilization of space). Before reaching out to GbtY, we searched for local landscape architects via Angie’s list and we were drawn to GbtY’s portfolio. During Leisha’s first visit, we walked our property discussing our likes and dislikes. Shortly afterwards, she developed a design and we worked through several iterations balancing aesthetics with budget. GbtY uses OneNote to upload designs and track all project-related progress, which we found very useful in tracking ideas, phases, and payments. Once we settled on a design, Leisha also provided a CAD video that helped us get a sense of the space. It took a couple of months of design and scheduling before GbtY dismantled the old patio. In hindsight, we should have placed our deposit earlier to get scheduled quicker. Leisha understandably operates on a first-come-first-served basis. As the work progressed, we were in constant communication via emails, texts, and calls about the on-going work and any changes in design. In addition to the patio and garden design, both Leisha and Cartesian helped us mitigate some basement water issues by fixing our egress windows and installing a drainage system against the house. We were very impressed with the flexibility of the team while keeping aligned with our budget (we were a little crazy about our budget). Leisha would even suggest items and tasks that we could do ourselves in order to cut costs. When the final invoice arrived, Leisha graciously sat-down and went over each line-item. We are very detailed-oriented people and this was hugely appreciated. In the end (of this phase at least because we will go back with her in the spring to finish the front yard), we were a little over budget. However, the fact that our backyard is BEAUTIFUL makes it well worth it! Our neighbors constantly tell us how wonderful it looks as we water our garden and maintain our new lawn."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The biggest upside to hiring an architect is that they will ensure an efficient building process without errors. They will also ensure your home is free from structural issues and that everything is up to building code. Many permitting agencies require architects to draw construction plans and layouts before working, so hiring an architect will also ensure your project is legal. Additionally, architects help homeowners have a clear idea of their project details before the project starts. Hence, they help unify all parties on a shared vision for the project.

A designer is a great choice for remodeling projects that don’t require significant structural work. For remodeling that includes structural work like removing load-bearing walls, altering exterior walls, or adding on a room, an architect can design and execute the renovations while ensuring your home remains structurally sound.

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.

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.

Yes, integrating sustainable practices and energy efficiency into plans is common.

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