Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I would like to give special Thank you to "Evolution Drafting " and there Team. Specifically my Drafting Person Eliza Barlow ! Who Drafted me , my First Floor Plans to Convert my Garage into a two story ADU ! she did a beautiful and amazing job !👍😊 Thank you so much!"
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"THERE DRAWNING ARE VERY ACCURATE AND DETAILED"
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1977
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
Tate Architectural Design, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have an old garage with 8x8 bifold doors. While in the midst of selling my house, wind ripped one of the doors off and smashed it. I was left with a mangled door frame with no header. In order to hang a modern garage door, I needed a new header and frame. I called Premier and they got me taken care of. The garage looks great and they were kind enough to coordinate with another contractor that I was working with as well. I will absolutely use them again once I move to my new property."
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Credit card accepted
"Remodeling my kitchen was the biggest home improvement I have ever planned for! I was extremely anxious about finding a contractor who could thoroughly execute my vision. After receiving a referral from a colleague I decided to meet with Joe. Our meeting went better than I expected. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable & I immediately trusted him. He completed the project exactly how we agreed on & finished on time! I couldn’t be happier with my decision to use Carifa Design group. I can’t wait to start my master bathroom remodel with them next!"
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"front step repair and tuck pointing"
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Darrin from Xclusive Home responded quickly to provide a quote and schedule the work that needed to be done. Darrin communicated very well about the project from the details of what needed to be done to the timeline. Darrin’s craftsmanship, attention to detail, and care for doing the job right were very much appreciated. I highly recommend Darrin and Xclusive Home!"
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brad was fantastic! I had previously had another contractor come in and estimate about 1000 in repairs. Brad indicated this was definitely not the case. He provided an estimate and then beat it by $100. He was knowledgeable, on time and friendly. Estimate was provided and he came back and finished everything in less than 3 hours. Great guy! Great service! And I will be using him again.
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
"Tim was pleasant and professional, and coped with the inevitable issues that pop up in an older home in a creative and flexible way. I plan to use his company for my next renovation project!"
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was a great experience from the start, he came into the home and showed and explained all my options I had. There was things I didn’t know that he explained completely. I was a little nervous with this being my first big project but Quinton made the process a experience that I was completely comfortable with. I would highly recommend and I will be using him again. Thanks again Quinton."
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Last update on June 07, 2024
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.
