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Avatar for Johnson Custom Builders
Johnson Custom Builders
4.9(
102
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan was absolutely fantastic. I was nervous about bumping up my project to the next level and hiring him as an architect but he made everything easy and understandable. I felt like he was a true member of my team."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+75

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Elevation Home Designs, LLC
4.9(
18
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ward Engineering began working with Jared of Cornerstone Home Designs approximately 3 years ago to perform residential design work using Chief Architect design software. I find Jared to be the most capable Chief Architect designer I have ever worked with. Jared is very efficient and thorough at developing the residential Chief Architect models. In addition to being competent, Jared makes himself available to provide personal 1-on-1 training over the internet, which has been a huge blessing to our company and clients."
Bedroom hallway
New Living room with double sliding doors
Kitchen, Family, and Dining
Laundry Room
Shulz remodel/addition

+53

Response time5 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
5.0(
10
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Revival! Josh has successfully completed remodel, residential and large commercial projects for us. They are easy to work with, very efficient with their time, and extremely knowledgable of the code. Every experience with them exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them for any type or scale of architecture work."
Apartments - Chehalis, WA
Front
Rear
Cashmere Mixed Use
Exterior Option 2 Alternate Design

+1

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Iconiq Construction, LLC
4.9(
31
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Designer - Building

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Iconiq Construction to remodel my kitchen and I’m very happy with the crew. Sean was amazing, always kept me updated through the whole process. Everything went smooth, no delays, and no extra charges. Couldn’t ask for better."
kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
addition project
bathroom remodel
bathroom remodel

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DesignWorks NW
4.7(
12
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed some room additions to our small house in Burien. After speaking with several other architects and seeing how flaky they were right off the bat, we were dreading the whole process. After speaking with Char once we knew we were in good hands. Her communication was perfect. We would have weekly updates to go over the process and discuss any changes or recommendations. We were on a tight budget for the building costs, so when we found a contractor that we enjoyed, they were able to understand and calculate an accurate estimate from her drawings that were within our budget. She was able to get all the permitting for the additions from the City of Burien within 3 weeks with no redactions. We would hire her again, as matter of a fact, we did hire her for another build/design, Immediately after designing the house additions, but we just ran out of money for that build. I even recommended her to several other friends with their builds."
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+8

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AMERICAN ROSE GARDEN
4.6(
192
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job! They fully pulled out the vines and vine roots and no growth has come back. They were reasonably priced, arrived when they said they were going to and were easy to work with. We would hire them again."
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Refine Design Architecture
5.0(
8
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Architect

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"No words can describe how exceptional Julia and Stone are at their work. My husband and I wanted to build a bathroom and we needed their help with getting the construction permit. And since we never tackled such a big home renovation project, we initially really did not know how much we would need them (turns out, yes, we needed them very much and we are just so lucky to have them onboard). Not only did they research extensively into the building codes (including calling the city to sort out any confusions) but they poured so much thought into the design of our bathroom so that it made the most efficient use of space (I love their design). Their detailed drawings also make it easy for our contractor to know what to do, so we don't need to worry about the layout and we know exactly what should be happening with the construction. In addition, they also work with us during the construction process (e.g. to address problems with inspections) and are extremely efficient with getting things done competently and as fast as possible. As someone who always finds things to worry about, working with Julia and Stone has been a pleasantly worry-free process. As we've recently moved to Seattle and are building up a repertoire of trustworthy businesses for home-related things, Refine Design is most definitely a business that we will go back to in the future, and one that we strongly recommend without reservation for anyone looking for good architectural services."
Exterior Perspective
Exterior Perspective
Floor Plan
Exterior Perspective
Entry Perspective

+56

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northwest Builders & Renovation, Inc.
4.6(
80
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Designer - Building

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was efficient in their work and cleaned up nicely after themselves. I had a complete bathroom remodel after a water leak and they even did outside stair replacement with handrails to my front door. This company went above and beyond on their customer service. The only reason I gave them a 4.5 because I never knew their intended work schedule and was given a 3 day window with them leaving at noon without telling me if they were coming back after lunch. I didn't realize they were letting the tile set and the grout dry. I would have just liked the heads up for that, otherwise their craftmanship was spot on and their tile work was fantastic in the bathroom. Outside they had to do concrete and post work and those are level, Exceptional job well done for both crews."
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Engineered Structures Global Design, PLLC
4.6(
11
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Designer - Building

Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Customers say: Quick response

"Eli is a very knowledgeable structural engineer who is also very customer oriented. He will be there at the site when you need him. I have dealt with a few structural engineers, but I ONLY used Eli services, as I could not quite rely on the other folks as well as I can on Eli. He explains the solution very well and does his best to coordinate his work with other contractors very well. Thank you Eli for your superb support."
Finished
Finished
Vaulted hallway ceiling
Construction
Vaulted roof beam

+17

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The biggest upside to hiring an architect is that they will ensure an efficient building process without errors. They will also ensure your home is free from structural issues and that everything is up to building code. Many permitting agencies require architects to draw construction plans and layouts before working, so hiring an architect will also ensure your project is legal. Additionally, architects help homeowners have a clear idea of their project details before the project starts. Hence, they help unify all parties on a shared vision for the project.

Consulting the architect of your house is not the best way to determine when it was built. Many homes are built by developers or builders, so there may not be a specific architect to track down—especially if you have a very old house. Instead, it’s best to rely on local government records.

You likely need to hire an architect for your new house design and build, unless you have the design skills and experience with building regulations and standards needed to get your plans approved. If you are able to meet the design requirements, you can hire a draftsperson to create the blueprints for the builders to follow.

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.

Get prepared to meet with an architect by having a clear idea of what you’re looking for, a list of questions to ask, and as many project details as you can provide. The more information you can provide and receive from a prospective architect will help you decide who to hire.

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