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Avatar for Maze Residential Design
Maze Residential Design
5.0(
15
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Devaughn did great with our custom home design. He was very informative and professional when it came down to any questions we had or changes we needed done. He did our plans in a very fast manner and exactly how we visioned it. I would recommend him to everybody that needs new project."
Front Elevation
Primary Bathroom
Sunnyside Duplex
Sunnyside Duplex
Kitchen and Living

+7

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FIF Engineering, LLC
4.7(
113
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"In trying to refinance my house, the mortgage company wanted a structural inspection. I hadn't obtained a structural engineer for years and I had no idea what we included or what the cost of an inspection should be. As I didn't THINK there were any structural issues with my property, I really didn't know for sure. AND, what would they be looking for? I spent a couple of hours at least trying to figure out what to expect and what I needed to do to prepare for a dreaded inspection. My brother tried to reassure me that I probably didn't have any issues to worry about - and he should know. He's been a remodeling contractor for the past 25 years! However, I was worried because of the small cracks that had appeared at the tops of several of my windows and above at least one door frame. Two days before FIF was to arrive two very small cracks showed up running perpendicular to the beam and wall. I had already fixed all the cracks in the house (almost assuredly from settling). But these TWO I couldn't just ignore (as my brother had suggested). So, I fixed them and pained the entire two walls upon which they appeared. I must say, I did a good job, too! Anshul from FIF showed up on time. He was very polite and even offered to take off his shoes! I assured him that he needn't take his shoes off. He was very professional and got right to work on the inspection. In a short time (less than an hour), he'd essentially completed his inspection. He invited me outside so that I could see what he was going to suggest for improvements but that didn't rise to the level that needed to be cited on the official report. His suggestions included adding cement diverters/extensions to gutter downspouts and sloping the dirt/lawn away from the house more. That was it! My house did not have any structural issues! I got the report the following day and I was able to close on time! I would not hesitate a moment in hiring FIF again! I also recommend it to anyone who needs a competent engineering inspection at a reasonable cost."
Attic Inspection for Structural Integrity
Structural Support Design/Inspection for AC Unit
Front
Back
Tendons and Connections

+10

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MOB Montano's Onpoint Building
5.0(
12
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

"The design was beautiful and very detailed and organized. I had a positive experience during the whole process. The process was easy and the end result was more than I could have ask for. Thank you so much and I am excited to do business with MOB again!!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Universal Landscape Services
4.6(
47
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a birthday gift to myself and was done while I was out of town. (I just gave my input on what I had in mind - quite vague. )I had my family take pictures and Wow!!!! It looked so beautiful that I hired them for weekly maintenance! I love love love it!!!!"
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+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Oak and Ivy Interior Design
4.9(
8
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Designer - Building

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Working with Meghan with Oak & Ivy was such a pleasant experience! We completely gutted our kitchen and added living space downstairs. She mapped out every square foot of the design. We now have so much more storage and space! We couldnâ t be more pleased with the end results!! She was brilliant in the plans she provided. Meghan also added really unique and creative ideas for the finishes. She has an amazing eye for interior designâ ¦ and picked up quickly on my personal style. Sheâ s so friendly, responsive, budget conscience, and delivers on time!! Best decision to hire her and would for sure use her again!"
Upstairs work area and storage
Before and after kitchen remodel
Complete remodel/attic space addition
Outdoor patio/kitchen/pool addition
Full bath remodel

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc.
4.3(
12
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I should have used Charles Todd Helton. A friend recommended me to another architect. I used the other. Big mistake on my part. I had a bad experience using the other one. I found Charles to be more professional, honest, more tuned in to what I wanted for a home design."
Stalinski House
Stalinski House
Stalinski House
Stalinski House
Stalinski House

+409

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

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.

It can take anywhere from a few days to several months to draw up architectural plans, depending on the complexity of your project. Architectural plans are highly detailed documents that take time to complete, and any changes or alterations can significantly extend how long they take.

When conducting space planning, building codes and regulations need to be considered. As long as you are taking them into account and discussing them with the architect, you should be able to do your space planning appropriately.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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.

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