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Avatar for Berny Hintz AIA Architects, LC
Berny Hintz AIA Architects, LC
4.8(
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Berny Hintz is a super architect who values the customer/client relationship. His work is outstanding--we did not have a good idea of how to reformat our master bedroom/bath to make it useful and convenient to our house design. Berny came up with wonderful ideas. He has jumped through "hoops" when county permit issues arose. He created a 3-d visual of our renovations that we could view using the client version of the software. Berny has been realistic in time-frame of the design phase, construction phase, and cost expectations. We are just finished with design now and met with contractors."
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+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John Krause Construction
4.4(
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To say it went perfect would be an understatement. We could not be more pleased with the craftmanship, the staff, the materials, and the professional construction we had done from this company. The photos of both bathrooms do not even do it justice because we can't capture the entire room with one photo. We have never had such amazing construction done by any contractor in the 32 years of home ownership, prior to this company. They do it all. Indoor, outdoor, heavy construction, light construction. They had to relocate HVAC ducts, plumbing, electric, and move some walls. They are a one-stop shop!! Prices were extremely reasonable."
Pool House Exterior with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows & Doors, Two Pergolas, & Cupola with Windows
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Luxury Bathroom Renovation with Free-Standing Clawfoot Tub & Chandelier
Pool House - Side Entrance
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink, Pull-Down Faucet, Stainless Steel Range, Range Hood, Double Wall Oven, and Dishwasher

+113

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scheduling the appointment was easy. Was texting me for updates on when the work would be scheduled. The work was done on the promised date. The landscaping work is very great."
Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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O'Neill Architects
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1950

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional Building and Renovations works closely with Architect, Steve O'Neill, on all of our projects requiring building permits. Steve's many years of design knowledge and experience are an invaluable asset on our projects. We also work with Steve when completing structural repairs to homes that have been damaged by termites, see Journal of Light Construction April 2023 edition and article Repairing a Termite Damed House."
Custom Home
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+1

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Myriad Studio LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Dental Office Renovation
Dental Office Renovation
Dental Office Renovation
Dental Office Renovation
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Master Fences
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a SPECTACULAR job! They were quick, thorough and really did a top quality job! I am admittedly a very picky customer...they met and or exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend them to others!!"
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Chillum, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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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."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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FAQs for architectural service projects in Chillum, MD

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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