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RAB Architects
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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"Came to my project site quick and gave me a detailed description of what will be done , and also gave advice on how to help with the project like designing it for a budget friendly price for when we hire contractors to do the job , he had the architect plans drawn and approved asap with no flaws or re dos , the plans were approved right away at the town hall permits , couldn’t be happier and the price was no where close to what others were wanting to charge for less service and help, he stayed and helped us design our rental kitchen and bathroom with his ideas and it just made sense to use his design , you can tell he’s experienced and knowledgeable, and agian the price is best you’ll find , 5 stars will definitely use when I need an architect again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate99%
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Joseph Primiano Architect
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

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"Joe designed a beautiful family room addition to expand our Cape Cod style home. His design integrated the new room beautifully into the existing house and it looks like it was always there.  All of the builders who bid on his design remarked how detailed and complete his plans were. I would use him again without hesitation. A really good architect and a heck of a nice guy.
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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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MLS Architecture LLC
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My wife and I hired Mathew of MLS Architecture as the architect for an addition to our house, and we love the way it came out! Mathew was very professional and easy to work with, since he was very communicative, collaborative, and walked us through the entire process. It was fun going through the design process with him, and he gave some great recommendations to make what we had in our head even better. We leaned on his experience quite a bit throughout, and were glad to have him there throughout the construction process as well, as he knew how to get the best work out of the contractors. Having had bad experiences with contractors in the past, it was helpful having someone on our side that spoke their same language and held them to a higher quality standard. Would love to hire/ work with Mathew again if we have any work in the future."
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Response time2 days
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cigano Engineering LLC
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Cigano identified a number of important changes to my architectural drawings to strengthen my structure (a car port). The changes recommended and implemented to my plans ensured my Town would issue a building permit. The Town had rejected my initial drawings and required its review and approval by a structural engineer or architect. Cigano really came through and its owner was easy to work with and highly professional. I would highly recommend Cigano."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gary I. Segal, Architect, LLC
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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"I first started working with Gary in 2016. We had planned to build an extension above our foyer. Fast forward to November 2020, when we were finally ready to start building the addition...I contacted Gary - out of the blue, and we have been working together again since. His customer service and flexibility has been exceptional! For example, contractor suggested a few changes to his plans, so we discussed those, brainstormed and tried to find what would work best for our apartment. We really picked up where we left off 4 years ago, and Gary was able to help and provide guidance for our project. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone in need of an architect."
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Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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JAFPC Architect
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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John Anthony Ferraro P.C, Architect is a diverse practice with experience in schools, religious buildings, residential, municipal and commercial.\n\nIt is my philosophy that Architecture is sculpted by Client needs. \n\nThis thought process orchestrates a unique Client/Architect relationship from preliminary design through construction documentation.\n\nLicensed and insured in nine states, my practice offers comprehensive expedient service. I dedicate myself to providing professional and creative design in harmony with local and state requirements.\n\nAs a member of the American Institute of Architects and nationally certified by the National Council Architectural Board, I mandate all documentation is executed with the highest professional and ethical standards. This assures each client excellence in the practice of Architecture.\n\n\nI trust you will find my qualifications satisfactory. \n

Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C&J Painting and Construction
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
William G. Severino Architect, LLC
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"We were lucky to find Bill, we had been dreaming for years of adding on to our ranch. Bill designed a great addition, he listened to our needs and worked with our budget. He was always available when questions came up or when our zoning official asked for additional drawings. I would highly recommend Bill if your looking for an architect."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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.

In the United States, architects must be licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia before being allowed to practice or seek business. Licensing requirements vary state-to-state, but overall the architect must be educated, attain a certain level of experience, submit to and pass an examination, and register as an architect. Find out if your architect is licensed using Angi’s contractor licensing search tool

Your state’s architect licensing registry is an excellent place to begin when finding an architect. The state must license architects after completing the required education and with a minimum amount of experience. You can also ask other homeowners with similar projects who they used and their experience.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

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.

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