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Avatar for ZS Design Architect
ZS Design Architect
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Zachary was our Architect and interior designer for our whole house renovation and additions. He was excellent and couldn't recommend him more! He made a temporary home into our dream home."
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+88

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Homes & Beyond Design Center Corp
4.8(
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Designer - Building

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Gretter is amazing. Very dedicated and always available. She designed an amazing layout and was with us through out the process, selecting paint colors, furniture, house layout. We gave the job of contractor to her husband, Miguel. And the team did an amazing job together. The crew at our house was very professional, on time and leaving a clean plus organized space daily upon leaving. Highly recommended!!!"
Full House Design.
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Full House Design.

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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arthur DeRosa Building and Remodeling
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

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This is the 2nd major project I contracted Art DeRosa & Co for.  The 1st being 4 years ago a major living room/family room renovation which was hugely successful.  That 1st experience led me to award Art (after several other competitive quotes) this 2nd and far larger & more complex project.







Overall it went well but this was a complicated project encompassing all the typical trades and expertise of building a new luxury house but far more complicated because it was a renovation performed while we were living in the home. Dust partition walls with wood framing had to be erected in several locations in the house which included temporary doors for entering and egress in certain areas of the remaining living areas of the house in order to protect the remaining house from dust and demolition , as well as, provide privacy for us during construction. 

Experience, Experience, Experience and Professionalism, Professionalism, Professionalism are the hallmarks of Art DeRosa and company.  He is a seasoned performer and pretty much seen it all.  Art has such a vast amount of home construction experience in both hi-end and medium end homes that he can draw upon a wealth of knowledge in all construction disciplines to implement a fine finished result.  As a former tool and die maker his penchant for hi-precision finish work yields highest quality appearances to things like moldings; trim; windows; doors; floors; etc. etc. 

This complex renovation project lasted 7 months which was within the initial time estimate given at the beginning and Art DeRosa and team were here every single day, day in and day out,  bright and early during that time frame. He did not start any other projects and stayed on the job day-in and day-out even when other sub-contractors such as plumbers and electricians were on the job site excluding his people from doing any other work. Art DeRosa and team were here every single day until final signoff.

I would not hesitate to recommend Art DeRosa & Co for any planned New House and/or House Renovation of any kind.


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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bouler Pfluger Architects, P.C.
5.0(
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent quality and great customer service. Very thorough with explanation of what is needed to complete this project. Still working with Nicholas on the building plans for my 2nd story deck but everything is moving well."
Riverhead Home
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Jade Kitchen Collective
5.0(
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Designer - Building

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Jade Kitchen did an incredible job designing and remodeling one of my properties’ kitchens. They were professional and provided the best value for money in the market!"
Rustic and Greige Kitchen Remodel
Greige Bathroom
Greige Kitchen Remodel
Charcoal Kitchen Remodel
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

While you will always work with a team of professionals at some point during your home build, homeowners with experience can take on some part of the process. Manage the initial brainstorm, brief writeup, and floor layout phase with minimal assistance before contacting a general contractor. And while you can purchase stock blueprints for some home designs, it's always best to speak with professionals when choosing one ideal for your property.

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 construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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