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

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Berny is a very nice and professional person to work with. He is very knowledgeable at what he knows in the architect world and is on point with what he does. Berny is very thorough and his work is absolutely perfect when done and completes his work in a timely manner. I highly recommend Berny to do your work and I am very 5 stars satisfied with Berny Hintz."
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+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"I have used an architect in the past for major renovations at my house. Unfortunately, he passed away so I needed to find a new one for the extensive renovations that I want to do at my rental house. I contacted five architects, all of whom were not interested -- probably because one phase of the project involved expanding the basement. All said that it would be a very expensive and difficult venture. When I told the last architect that I spoke to that I had sketched plans of what I envisioned for my project, his response was that I didn’t need an architect; I needed a designer/draftsman. My search led me to Gary at Kapital Drafting. His background in construction is an asset. He visited the property to talk to us about our vision. In our discussion, Gary suggested instead of expanding the basement that we enclose the patio and create a screened porch and then build a bedroom above. His suggestion took us in a completely different direction and no doubt saved me a lot of money in the long run and with a much better outcome than my original plan. The process went quickly (about 8 weeks) and smoothly. We had two Zoom meetings where Gary presented us with his drawings. He made the changes we suggested in real-time. It was so much fun to watch him make the changes right in front of us. Gary was very responsive to all my calls and emails. He listened to what we wanted and he made it happen. Gary is well organized and he is very detail-oriented. His fees were very reasonable. We paid about one-eighth the amount that one architect had quoted. It was a seamless process from start to finish. I highly recommend Gary and his company, Kapital Drafting."
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+30

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Blackstone Kitchen and Bath, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blackstone is a very professional company and their service and communication is unsurpassed! Eddie was the lead on the project and was very competent. Antonio was the amazing guy that did almost all of the demolition and construction of the bathroom. He was very patient and extremely neat. There are always unknown things that come up with remodeling projects and Antonio addressed them with calm and expertise. He came up with ideas that we didnâ t think of and they were on spot. I highly recommend Blackstone."
Transitional kitchen
Kitchen with granite tops
Kitchen farmhouse sink, stainless steel
Island
Island

+64

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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R4DBYD - Ravenous 4 Design By Design
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Working with this company was an excellent experience! Professional, friendly, and an eye for detail are just a few of the great qualities! My family and I are very pleased with the results, and we highly recommend them for your next project!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"Rick Baumann and his team performed end to end Hardscaping in back yard from design and plans, assistance with HOA submission and follow up calls, assistance in material selection to installation and completion on time and within budget. Rick personally worked with me on all of the above with constant communication during and after the job completion. Baumann's Lawn and Landscape performed as describe and the results are fabulous with every neighbor passing by making comments on the well done job and the professionalism of his team led by a Master Stone Mason, Tony! Many neighbors would stop and watch the work progression by master mason Tony. I am thrilled with the work and plan on having Baumann's Lawn and Landscape back to do more work in the spring. Additionally they perform regularly schedule lawn and landscape care and maintenance for me year round punctually once a week at a very reasonable price. Baumann's has contracted and completed at east two nearby neighbors since the work on my yard was completed.

I highly recommend Baumann's Lawn and Landscape for all your landscaping needs."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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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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Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
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Charcoal Floor 1

+23

50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by19%of homeowners
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Master Fences
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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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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Architects questions, answered by experts

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Expect excavation below grade, creating a well for access, weatherproofing, and thorough inspections during setup.

Arched windows used to be most prevalent in more traditional home styles, like Spanish colonial and Gothic, but they are becoming increasingly popular in modern design. You’ll often find arched windows in new home builds across many styles, including farmhouse and contemporary architecture. This represents a more general trend toward more unique houses with interesting features.

Greek Revival architecture was popularized in America in the early- to mid-1800s, around the time when archaeologists were discovering buried ancient Greek buildings. As a means of celebrating the democratic government in ancient Greece, American architects borrowed from those newly discovered buildings as a way to emphasize that America would remain a democratic country in the wake of the American Revolution.

Some homes, like those with flat roofs, may not have eaves at all. Some contemporary-style homes also lack eaves, although many may have abbreviated eaves to divert water and protect the walls and foundation. Homes without eaves often have specific types of gutters affixed directly to the edge of the roof to provide adequate drainage.

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