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Top-Rated Architects in North Potomac - Updated Nov 2026

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Bitarchitects
5.0(
16
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Architect

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the pleasure of working with Terry and her team at Bitarchitects to help me get a building permit and certificate of occupancy. This location had no architectural plans so Terry had to start from scratch. They were able to achieve the goal and also help me through the permitting process along the way. Any time a new task was needed they helped complete it timely with great communication. I would highly recommend."
Existing Cabin
1012 HANDY AVE
Leonard Remodel
HOFFMAN NEW RESIDENCE
The Mil Corporation

+1065

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willoughby Design, LLC
5.0(
14
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Architect

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Todd Willoughby is a very talented architect. We have had the pleasure of working with him to design our custom home in Middleburg, Virginia. Todd is extremely knowledgeable about residential and commercial construction. This is our third custom home, and we have worked with several other architects on various projects through the years. My husband is in commercial construction and has worked with numerous architects in the past forty years. The biggest difference with Todd is that we felt as though he wanted to design the house that WE wanted, not the house that he wanted to design for us. He listened to every suggestion and made every change we recommended to design our home exactly the way we envisioned. His step by step design process allowed us to see our ideas come together. We were able to see whether we were achieving the look we had in mind. Todd gave us very helpful suggestions. He responded to every question and email almost immediately. He told us exactly what to expect and when to expect it. His 3D model was amazing and unbelievably helpful in allowing us to "experience" the sizes of the rooms, windows and many other little details. It gave a perspective that is just not possible to get from a 2D drawing. Todd was even able to put the civil engineer's grading plan on 3D showing the house and property. We have never seen an architect be able to do this. It helped immensely. We could not have been more pleased with Todd Willoughby's skills, knowledge, responsiveness, professionalism and ability to deliver exactly what we wanted by the date promised. His pricing for his services is very competitive and reasonable. He is truly a nice guy. We look forward to working with Todd again in the near future."
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest

+12

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Willoughby Design, LLC
5.0(
14
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Architect

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Quality, affordable architectural design services for residential and small commercial projects with particular interest in retreat homes and sustainable design. \n \nMission Statement: "Enhancing Life by Design"

Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest
Hall Renovation #1
Hall Renovation #1

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Berny Hintz AIA Architects, LC
4.8(
13
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Designer - Building

Serving North Potomac, 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."
 Ft. Washington, MD
 Ft. Washington, MD
 Fairhaven, MD
 Fairhaven,MD
 Fairhaven,MD

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
4.6(
467
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
Before & After - Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Before & After - Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Sod Installation

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
17
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Designer - BuildingArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Kapital generated, Architectural Floor Plan
Proximity to water body at rear elevation
Facade dimensions and detail
Side elevation detail

+30

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blackstone Kitchen and Bath, LLC
4.5(
63
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Designer - Building

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our entire bathroom entirely demolished all the way down to the support beams and fully rebuilt (the house is old and needed a lot of repairs). The entire team was absolutely amazing from designing and planning (Junior), to the project getting done (Kadir was our PM, Tony and Paul were our electricians, and all the other guys who came in to do the tilework and plumbing - I am sorry I do not know their names but they were also awesome). This bathroom required an enormous amount of work and it came out absolutely beautiful. The whole team takes a lot of pride in their work and they truly desire that their customers are happy and expectations are exceeded with their work. I am already planning more projects with them, their work is not limited to bathroom and kitchen remodels, and I look forward to working with them again. The quality of their work is guaranteed and their prices are super reasonable (big plus)."
Transitional kitchen
Kitchen with granite tops
Kitchen farmhouse sink, stainless steel
Island
Island

+64

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Woodstone Group Landscaping & Design
4.5(
26
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving North Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Roberto and his crew were great. We needed a short retaining wall to enclose our new landscaping area in the front of our house. They were meticulous and highly skilled. They also redid a section of flagstone that need re leveled and cleaned up. The price was a bit high but the work quality was also high. I'd hire them again."
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

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.

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

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.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

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