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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
5
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home!\nI make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes.\nI have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. \n\nI am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. \nI have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.

Main front facade
Pool deck
Main staircase open to den beyond
Master bathroom
Great room opens to kitchen with double islands

+93

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Peter L. Morse & Associates - Architects A.I.A.
4.4(
11
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Peter L. Morse Architects A. I. A. has been serving New York state for the last 38 years. We are a professional architectural firm that can meet all of your design and planning needs. Our customers are very important to us and your satisfaction is our number-one priority. For more information, log on to our web page at www.peterlmorse.com. \n \nOur firm primarily provides professional services to western New York, but services all portions of upstate New York. We are an award-winning firm and our professional services speak for themselves. Although we provide services for commercial, industrial, medical, and institutional clients, we also provide custom residential design services, residential rehabilitations, home additions, and inspection services. \n \nWe also provide construction administration and design/build services for our clients who desire more flexibility in their approach to construction projects.

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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R&D Design Studio
5.0(
1
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Designer - Building

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

We are a Owner operator small business offering a wide range of home improvement services.\nR&D design studio\n\nNaples, NY 14512\n\nRenovations, Additions and Remodels.\n\nInterior and exterior walls, siding and trim.\n\nInstalls: countertops, shelves, cabinets, fixture appliances and Custom woodworks.\n\nWindows, Doors and Floors. Decks and Patios.\n\nDesign, plans and drawings for job scope.\n\nHighly skilled and Quality focused Craftsmenship\n\nemail: [email protected] (585)-695-1805

1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction

+6

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APEX Drafting LLC
3.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Rochester, NY 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

Plan set 1
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iBLUPRINTS
5.0(
1
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Simply snap a few pictures using your own phone, and email them to us!! We turn your pictures and ideas into construction documents. Virtually walk through your addition before its even started, just like on your favorite TV shows! \n \nWe are currently serving CT, MA, NH, NY, VT, NJ, PA, TX and TN. \n \nALL GREAT PROJECTS START WITH GREAT PLANS

Response time2 hrs
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Terraform Development & Design LLC
4.0(
1
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right. \nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

Universal design costs can be minimal when you add them during construction; however, adding universal design principles to existing homes can sometimes increase renovation costs. For example, a mid-grade bathroom remodel is estimated to cost around $30,000, while a standard universal design remodel can cost closer to $40,000. Adding accessible design components can include widening hallways ($500 to $2,000), curbless showers ($2,000 to $8,000), and widening doors ($400 to $800). Keep in mind that these increased costs can lead to higher resale values because universal homes may appeal to a wider variety of buyers.

Depending on project scope, complexity, and building size, architectural services for businesses typically cost between $2,000 and $50,000. Fees can be structured as hourly rates, fixed pricing, or a percentage of total construction costs.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

A home elevator is a fantastic way to improve your home’s accessibility. Elevators allow anyone, even those who use wheelchairs or walkers, to safely move between floors within your home.

Dumbwaiters may allow you to move items up and down floors, and stair lifts can move people up and down, but elevators are the best option if you need space for people, their belongings, and/or mobility aids such as wheelchairs.

That said, home elevators cost more than other options, such as stair lifts. Consider your needs and your budget when deciding the best way to make your home more accessible to a person with a disability or a person who is aging in place.

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