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Avatar for Willoughby Design, LLC
Willoughby Design, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would not have trusted anyone else with the remodel of my home. Todd is a very talented architect that carefully listened to my ideas and designed the perfect home for me. He also helped me find a contractor and supervised the project the entire time. He is very knowledgeable, professional and patient. I would recommend Todd to anyone in need of architectural services."
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest

+12

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Berny Hintz AIA Architects, LC
4.8(
13
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
4.7(
464
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great drawings and very professional. I’m putting this project on hold until the fall. It appears there’s other items on the foundation wall that needs to be taken care of before the landscaping company can do their job"
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Sod Installation

+154

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Kapital Drafting L.C.
Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
17
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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

Response time2 days
2 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 Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Woodstone Group Landscaping & Design
4.5(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"I was amazed at how quickly they transformed my back yard hill into a beautiful garden with retaining walls, walkway, trees, shrubs, and perennials. In just ten days they completed the project and it looks great. They were very professional, courteous, and polite. Since I often have deer traveling through my back yard they even selected plants and shrubs that were deer resistant. I couldn't be more pleased with the job they did and will definitely call on them again to help maintain my gardens mulching, weeding ,etc. throughout the coming years."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mynor Stone Work
5.0(
5
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were on time. And stayed on schedule with the work. They also helped out with adjusting to our budget helping us choose the best materials for our project."
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+19

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Baumann's Lawn & Landscape did an amazing job, in a short amount of time. I couldn't be happier. These are the guys to call! Santos brought numerous workers to execute the job. They effluent and fair I would call them again for my next haul job."
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

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.

You can draw your own house plans using three-dimensional modeling software, but in most cases, you’ll need an architect to draw up the final plans. Architects understand local building regulations and requirements, so their plans will be necessary for getting permits approved, and they’ll also ensure your home is structurally sound. DIY house plans can be a good place to start to help visualize your project, but you should always defer to a professional before trying to proceed with the project.

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

Building designers charge between $2,000 and $50,000, depending on project scope, complexity, and customization.

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