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Studio Z Architecture, Inc.
5.0(
15
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Patrick and his team took time to understand all aspects of the project and goals before design. Professional to work with and would recommend with the highest confidence."
Planet Fitness (5 VA Locations)
River Road Estate (Richmond, VA)
Showroom Storefront
Pig & Brew (Richmond, VA)
Lake Anna Waterfront

+45

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tucker Architects, Inc.
3.9(
28
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Architect

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"In the spring of 2024, I started on a project to add a porch to the front of my house. Tucker gave good advice on surveying the lot before working on the design. Looking at my house and the other houses on the street, he should have realized that a $50,000 porch would not make economic sense. I wish he would have talked me in another direction. Some of the features I requested were not on the initial drawing, nor was there a description of the materials. I assumed he did not take good notes at our initial meeting. They are poor estimators of their timer requirements. Quality of drawings was good. I wish Tucker would have talked me out of a porch addition at our initial meeting. I would have been happy to pay him for the time he spent. My full review is on my blog at { removed link}"
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
4.4(
13
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Designer - Building

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, very professional and detailed. I love the outcome and would choose this company again and again! The result was better than I could have hoped for. 10/10 recommend!"
Interior Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RyA Landscaping Services and More
5.0(
8
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Because how quickly him and his stuff worked. Not only i get him him to do that project, i also got them to build a firepit, and he used the remaining pavers to build me a platform for my doble graph to sit on. And he was awesome and i will highly recommend anybody to hire them."
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+33

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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

The design phase varies by project size and complexity; initial ideas can take weeks, while extensive plans may extend to months for complete detailing.

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

As with most large-scale home renovation projects, you’ll need an architect to map out the exact layout and specs of your above-garage room, which is required in many municipalities. Some general contractors will serve as your architect, or they may bring on a residential architect to assist with the plans.

Designing a building takes 2-6 months, depending on project size, required permits, and revisions.

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