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Avatar for iCornerstone, Inc.
iCornerstone, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Customers say: True professional

"My wife and I were considering having some remodeling done to our house but we were not sure how it would all work. A friend recommended we hire an architect or draftsman to help with the ideas. We submitted the request through Angie's and found Richard from iCornerstone. We live in Tyngsborough and he came to our house from Weymouth and spent the day measuring everything in the house and provided us with an outstanding renderings and diagrams of our house from all the floors. We didn't have any original drawings and neither did the town wit details. Richards work was exemplary and nothing short of outstanding. He really knows his stuff and he kept in contact the entire time. We asked for the changes and he made them to a second diagram with a 3D layout we could show to the contractors for the remodel. I highly recommend Richard and iCornerstone for any of your needs."
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+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Perry Brothers Construction
4.9(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perry Brothers did kitchen and bathroom improvements for us and the work was top-notch. Best contractor we have ever used. The team was communicative and the work was done on schedule and very high quality."
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Expanded Common Bath And Renovated Master Bath+Mudroom

+78

Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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CLASSICAL HOMES LLC
4.4(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. Joe, who is the owner of Classical Homes, is knowledgeable and competent and a pleasure to do business with. He has excellent sub-contractors who know what they are doing and are pleasant to have in your home.. He provides reliable cost estimates , and is careful to let you know about the additional cost of any changes in plans as the work progresses. He's easily contacted, and returns phone calls in a timely way. I'm happy to have the opportunity to recommend his company."
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+38

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guzman Architects, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Jose to design and draw our kitchen remodel. He used his experience, knowledge, and creativity to come up with a great design for an old house. He was available when questions came up and changes were needed. He was with us for the entire project was complete and inspections complete."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Studio North Homes
4.8(
9
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Samuel has been a great asset to the progress of our project. From the initial meeting at my house to discuss the project to the final plans gleaning our ideas and putting them on paper. As construction began to the current 80% completion Samuel is there answering questions and at times directing construction taking a personal interest in the project. I highly recommend Studio North Homes."
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+30

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
JFA Design Group
4.2(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I found Johnâ s service through a contractor that I didnâ t end up working with. But working with John was a nice experience. I have plans to do some reno work on my townhouse kitchen, and an important part of the job is to widen the entrance between the kitchen and the dining room. Because itâ s a townhouse structure and the management donâ t know where the original blueprint is, and they require an architectural evaluation and drawing for opening the walls. I had to hire a structural engineer/architect to do the job. John came to my house several times. He did not open the wall to probe. He looked at the structures from the basement to the kitchen and did his engineer calculation and gave me the architectural drawings according to how big I wanted to widen the entrance. I donâ t know anything about architect, but his drawing was sent to the City Hall for permit. I did change my thoughts on the all opening a couple of times, and he always responded promptly and kindly, and made changes accordingly. I had expected a much higher price from contractors for hiring an architect, but John was very reasonable, and said for a small adjustment, it wouldnâ t cost so much. I thought everything went well in our communication and the final product and the value of the work. One thing though, when the city building inspector came, he said where we wanted the wall to end was not sitting on a basement column, and that piece of end wall has to be on a column. So this means I had to put back 6 inches of the wall I had originally cut. I was a little bummed about that. I canâ t say if this is something the architect shouldâ ve known (or maybe building code is slightly different every city?), but I wish I could be better prepared or informed about this particular building code. Overall, I thought it was a good experience and I would recommend JFA Design Group."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mas Landscaping
4.7(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Our yard had become overgrown with brush, fallen branches and just a mess.  Found Mark on Angie's List, along with others who I asked to come over and bid.  While Mark was not the lowest, he had a very competitive price.  But more important was his earnest commitment to my satisfaction.  I have a very odd piece of property, sitting on two streets with lots of tough terrain and he told me he will get this yard in great shape and came across as very believable. 
I am very happy with the work that was done, I see yard that I have never seen - we moved in and it was already tough, just got worse over the years.  Mark followed up with me at the end of the day to check in and let me know his crew would be back the next day.  I had two callouts and those were taken care of that next day, along with the final picking up. 
There was a change in original date, but i still rated punctuality as 'A' since Mark informed me of change, gave specfic new date and new date was still in my desired window for completeion.  I would not hesitate to use MAS again.
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MAS Landscaping
MAS Landscaping
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.

Yes, architects help navigate local zoning laws, acquire necessary permits, and ensure compliance with regulations, reducing delays and costly modifications.

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.

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.

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