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Last update on August 11, 2025
Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This is the third time we've used Horizon Landscaping for masonry work, and they have done consistently excellent work for a fair price. We strongly recommend them."
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Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"In short, things went GREAT, and I can whole-heartedly recommend Thomas Custom Builders (TCB), which is a "design-build" firm. Here's how things went: Firstly, expect that they have a backlog, and it may take a while to get to your project - probably because their reputation proceeds them. It took nearly 9 months between when we started with them on scoping our our project to when we broke ground, however we ended up with a design that worked. Through that phase, we worked with TCB on what goals we wanted to achieve, and what our budget was, and they designed to achieve as much of our goals within our budget. During construction, TCB promised to have a foreman who spoke fluent English on-site every day, and they delivered on that. This stood in pretty stark contrast with some of my previous contracting experiences, where the project could languish without seeing anyone come to the site. With TCB, the project always moved forward - sometimes it moved rapidly, with multiple trades on-site - sometimes it moved moderately, with the foreman and a couple helpers - and sometimes it was just the foreman handling things himself - but it always moved. TCB also is the kind of company that won't nickle and dime you. If something small is missed in the project scope that is needed to really complete the project, they'll do it. Don't expect them to shell out thousands of dollars in that respect - that would be a change order (which I had one) - but at the end of the day, I very much got the impression that they really took pride in their work and wanted me to be happy with the end result, which I am. TCB estimated the job would take between 3 to 4.5 months, and they completed in 4 months. I had one change order to connect my concrete/flagstone walkway to my stairs, which we had missed in the scope and was too big of a cost for TCB to absorb ($2.5k), however that was the only overage, so all in all we stayed on-budget. Things that we got done in the project: - Bumped out front to add walk-in closet and much bigger master bath to master bedroom. - Reconfigured entryway with a foyer/mudroom and semi-open staircase to attic. - insulated attic. It's still unfinished, but much better for storage. - new roof w/ 30 year shingles - widened dining - family room entry to be open concept. - re-did fireplace wall with built-ins, stone tile, gas insert - new paint for most of first floor - refinished all hardwood. One thing that we did to help out is that we completely moved out of the first floor as well as most of the attic stuff into a POD. TCB will readily tell you that they aren't professional movers, so go ahead and hire a professional moving firm to do that for you to clear the way for TCB to do their work. We used 2 men and a truck and were very happy with them."
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Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
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"Bit Architects were awesome. I have dealt with architects in the past and they are top notch compared to others. Terry Bitar and her team have gone above and beyond with any and all of my concerns."
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Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
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Customers say: Quality work
"House plans in Prince William County. Mr. Bill Tucker and his team were great people to work with. They did an excellent work with my my new home plans, they were very professional and completed the project in a short period of time, they were able to revise and revamp a product from another company. The final product was to my entire satisfaction I would gladly recommend them to others looking for an architect. By now, my new home plans have been approved by the county and I am happy to continue with my dream project. Build my own Home."
Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1987
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Emergency services offered
"I hired Best Homes for a complete basement renovation. When they started, it was concrete, hvac and wall insulation. Now, it is a beautiful and fully livable guest suite with large bedroom, large bath, large rec and family area and large storage area. The workers were all very nice, professional, and courteous. The project was finished ahead of schedule and I now have the basement I dreamed of. Thank you Best Homes!"
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Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have used Quality Improvements for 3 separate jobs:, 2 outside projects and a bathroom upgrade this month. Mariano, the owner, is an absolute pro. He is also dependable, reliable, honest and his prices are fair. I will definitely use this company in the future!"
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Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Credit card accepted
"He was really helpful in getting my permit and drawings done. Very good and communication and very affordable."
Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n
Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Warranties offered
"Vladimir and his team did a wonderful remodel of my bathroom! Vlad is an architect with a wonderful vision for any project and he can help your dreams come true for your project. If you're unsure about any aspect of your remodel Vladimir can help you with material selection and pulling the whole look together professionally. I would absolutely trust him again with another project!"
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Serving West Springfield, VA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Edin was great to work with. He had a vision of what our yard could look like after four years of no maintenance. He was very responsive via text and email. Him and his crew worked over a three day period with great attention to detail. They were not rushing to finish and the results look great. This is the best the yard has looked in many years."
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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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