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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Experience – Highly Recommend company. I had a great experience working with this drafting company. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. A special shoutout to Collin Kelsch and Rosa Chatwin for their outstanding cooperation and attention to detail throughout the project."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ampersand Associates, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

"My wife and I have been working with Ampersand to design an addition to our home. We have enjoyed working with Rob. He has provided us with a design that we are excited about. He has also been extremely responsive and patient with us throughout the process."
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+54

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lifetime Contractors llc
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great. The guys were nice and the team work was good. They came in and finish the work fast. They were very professional. I was very happy with the work and they exceeded my expectation."
Project will Start March 20,2022. ( before pictures) 
New remodeling will be uploaded April 5,2022.
Gold Star  Germantown, OH
Gold Star  Germantown, OH
Project will Start March 20,2022. ( before pictures) 
New remodeling will be uploaded April 5,2022.
Gold Star  Germantown, OH

+69

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frameless Shower Doors by Cincinnati Glass
4.0(
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Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called an received an initial quote over the phone.  Upon receiving the quote, I arranged a time for a representative to come out to my house to verify measurements and to provide me with an official quote.  The representative did not show up due to "being tied up in traffic."  I re-scheduled the appointment for the very next day and the representative did not show up nor did he call.  The next day I left a message with the company requesting that they give me a call to re-schedule the appointment.  The company did not return my call.
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Frameless shower enclosure
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Frameless shower door and enclosure
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Potter House Group Inc
4.4(
12
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Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

",After interviewing several well-known custom builders (several of whom advertise "custom homes on your lot") we were fortunate to have been given the name Potter House Group.  The President of Potter House Group met with us personally and we presented him with a situation that other custom builders who wanted to charge us up to 50% more than Potter House Group. 
Our situation was that lightning struck our custom home and it had to be razed with the exception of the concrete foundation and garage floor. After an initial meeting to review our plans, site, special conditions and consideration for the level of input we desired, Lee calculated an estimate that was realistic, detailed and SIGNIFICANTLY less than the other big name builders we interviewed.
Rebuilding a new custom home in our Township involved a maze of obstacles and required significant expertise in dealing with permits, blueprints, township meetings, neighbors, rules and of course building inspections and sub-contractors.  Lee navigated all the obstacles with expertise and professionalism.
With the help of Potter House Group and its President, Lee M. Rickey, we moved into our home that met more than all of our requirements due to the knowledge and integrity of our builder.  No substandard materials or workmanship was allowed, the process was professionally monitored and we now have the home of our dreams without breaking the bank!
We highly recommend Potter House Group and Lee M. Rickey to anyone interested in honesty, timeliness, quality, professionalism and integrity. You cannot go wrong with Potter House Group and its owner Lee M. Rickey.
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Ben There Done That
4.0(
9
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Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our Bathroom Remodel turned out Beautiful. Thank You Ben and Chi. Ben and Chi were wonderful to work with. They were very Professional they did everything the way we wanted it. They listened to what we said explained things thoroughly. They would text or call if they would be late. They cleaned up nicely ,very trustworthy. I would definitely Hire them again and Refer them to anybody. They do Great Work for a Reasonable Price ."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for architectural service projects in Fairfield, OH

While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following: 

  • Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known

  • Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design

  • Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features

  • Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design

  • Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project

  • Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly

Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include: 

  • How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?

  • How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?

  • Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?

  • What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact? 

  • Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?

  • Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew. 

If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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