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Top-Rated Architects in Chapel Hill - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Tommy Lee White Architect, PLLC.
Tommy Lee White Architect, PLLC.
5.0(
6
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Architect

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"I enthusiastically recommend Tommy Lee without reservation. He was a pleasure to work with at every step along the way -- from project design to project implementation and management. Tommy Lee is an excellent architect with a practical approach to the work, and a diplomatic project manager who can provide clear direction to contractors. I am very pleased with the apartment renovation -- not only is Tommy Lees design aesthetically beautiful, but it also significantly increased the value of my property."
Farm House
Farm House
Kitchen Addition
Kitchen Addition
Kitchen Addition

+24

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
4.4(
13
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Designer - Building

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These people did an amazing job! Being the guy that I am my house definitely needed some new ideas. I have no clue about interior design, but working with them quickly put me at ease. So if you're looking for a company to guide you in the right direction and create something just for you, go with this interior design company!"
Interior Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RMC Architecture, PLLC
RMC Architecture, PLLC
4.5(
2
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company, RMC Architecture, on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Bob Cwikla, AIA, LEED AP has been leading the design of commercial, institutional and residential projects for over 30 years and brings a wealth of experience combined with a highly collaborative process. The result will be a design that is uniquely suited to our clients needs and meets budgetary and schedule goals. We look forward to working with you!

Response time6 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Framed in home repair
5.0(
4
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I'm Jeremy Jarrett, owner of Framed In Home Repair in Fayetteville, NC and surrounding counties. I've spent 20+ years in residential construction, and I started Framed In to do the kind of work I'd want done on my own house: honest, careful, and done right the first time.\n\nI handle drywall and painting, carpentry and framing, tile and flooring, bathroom remodels, door installation, siding repair, fixture and plumbing repairs, and general home repairs everything from hanging interior doors to crawlspace support beams and vapor barriers. I'm based in Fayetteville and serve Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and nearby communities.\n\nWhat sets my work apart is simple: I treat your home like it's my own, I show up when I say I will, and I don't leave until the job is finished properly. You get straight answers, fair pricing, and photos of the finished work no surprises.\n\n

Kitchen update
Kitchen update
Kitchen update
Kitchen update
Kitchen update

+6

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APEX Drafting LLC
3.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. \nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

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In most cases, yes, hiring a draftsperson will be more affordable than the cost of hiring an architect. However, it’s important to note that the reason is because these professionals provide different services. Draftspersons are more affordable because they do more general mock-ups that help align your contractors with your vision for your home renovation project. An architect will provide more detailed drawings that include technical specifications, structural considerations, and even mechanical components, like electrical box and HVAC ductwork placement.

In most cases, you don't need to hire an architect for a garage conversion. Your garage conversion contractor should have the skills and experience to help create your desired design. However, if the scope of the conversion is large and complex, and your budget allows, it's smart to hire an architect to oversee the 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.

Italianate architecture is a reinterpretation of Renaissance styles, combining elements of Italian farmhouses and villas with Victorian materials and construction. This home style emerged in the Victorian era, gaining popularity in the U.S. in the mid-to late-1800s. The style came about in response to what many then viewed as the too-rigid and stuffy Classical style designs. 

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