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Avatar for The Curtice Group
The Curtice Group
4.6(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Curtis Group was hired to Design, Contract Manage and build an addition as well as remodel Kitchen, replace roof and paint both exterior and interior of main house and addition. Both Eric and Scott and their entire Team were excellent to work with."
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.

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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iCornerstone, Inc.
4.9(
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Somerville, 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

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CLASSICAL HOMES LLC
4.4(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Somerville, 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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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guzman Architects, LLC
5.0(
6
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Somerville, 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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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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David Harmon Architecture
4.6(
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Architect

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David was very helpful in our attic renovation. We exchanged emails and he come by and saw the place and provided detai plans for the builder. The price was lower than of the estimated quote. I will use David in the future if architectural services are needed and I strongly recommend him."
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Small Project Addition
Mattapoisett, MA
New House -Brookline
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Landscape Services Inc
4.3(
138
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was completely blown away by the work that we had done. Lisa, who was the designer was very attentive and quick to return emails and really put a lot of thought into my project. She always responded to emails within an hour and was very honest with me when it came to ideas that i had for the project. She provided a detailed drawing of my property with her ideas for plantings, stepping stones, etc. this made my life very easy by not having to imagine what she was thinking. PJ, who was the foreman on the job was also a great guy and on top of things. He always had my best interests in mind when giving his opinion about grading the yard and what would be best for my children, which was my highest priority. Walter was one of the workers who did a lot of the grading and he was also in constant communication with me. Walter and PJ came up with, and implemented a swing-set area that doubled as a retaining wall to bring up the grade on the lower side of my yard and it came out amazing. We had some irrigation issues at first because some areas were being over-watered. Nick, who was in charge of the irrigation came out to my house multiple times, after all of the work had already been paid for, to make sure that my timers were taken care of and the grass remained in tip-top shape. After paying in full, I still got immediate responses from all parties in this company and they provided immediate solutions within a day or two. They could have put me on the back burner to handle current customers, but they remained attentive to my needs. I plan to use them for cleanups and for all of my fertilizing. I highly recommend this company to everyone."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

While Craftsman-style houses are bungalows, cottages typically aren’t, though they can be. But they also differ in other stylistic aspects. For instance, cottages usually have simpler designs and painted woodwork.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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Balancing aesthetics with functionality amidst space planning is important. To do so, you could consider consulting both an interior designer and an architect to fulfill both these needs. Or you can tackle it on your own by prioritizing personal touches amidst space planning that add to the look but don't take away from the livability of the space.

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