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Top 10 custom home design services in Alameda, CA

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Shefer Builder inc

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(67)
Shefer builder and remodeling provides quality services for homes in the bay area since 2008. we are licensed, bonded and insured general contractor. specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, roofing, exterior and interior painting, landscaping, flooring, room addition and any kind of projec...Read more about Shefer Builder inc
Shefer builder and remodeling provides quality services for homes in the bay area since 2008. we are licensed, bonded and insured general contractor. specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, roofing, exterior and interior painting, landscaping, flooring, room addition and any kind of projec...Read more about Shefer Builder inc
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Design Set Match

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(63)
We work with homeowners who are busy professionals working long days or running their kids to multiple activities and don't have hours to spend in showrooms. They have tried working with architects and are overwhelmed when they are sent to select materials on their own or they are frustrated when th...Read more about Design Set Match
We work with homeowners who are busy professionals working long days or running their kids to multiple activities and don't have hours to spend in showrooms. They have tried working with architects and are overwhelmed when they are sent to select materials on their own or they are frustrated when th...Read more about Design Set Match
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Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(10)
Established in 2004 in Sausalito, California, KSA is a small, award-winning architecture and interior design firm designing new buildings of distinction as well as remodeling historic or retrofitting existing properties. Project types include residential, commercial, as well as resort and hospitalit...Read more about Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design
Established in 2004 in Sausalito, California, KSA is a small, award-winning architecture and interior design firm designing new buildings of distinction as well as remodeling historic or retrofitting existing properties. Project types include residential, commercial, as well as resort and hospitalit...Read more about Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design
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Drafting Cafe

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(44)
Drafting Cafe takes a unique approach to architectural services. We tailor our services to the needs of each client. By listening to your needs up front, we are can typically provide a fixed fee, and provide a reasonable time frame for delivery. Projects can be as simple as a set of permit drawings ...Read more about Drafting Cafe
Drafting Cafe takes a unique approach to architectural services. We tailor our services to the needs of each client. By listening to your needs up front, we are can typically provide a fixed fee, and provide a reasonable time frame for delivery. Projects can be as simple as a set of permit drawings ...Read more about Drafting Cafe
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Dolan's Lumber Windows & Doors

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
We've been serving Bay Area builders, contractors and home-owners for more than 60 years. Our window and door showrooms in Walnut Creek and Burlingame feature a number of name brands including Andersen, Marvin, Milgard, TruStile, Simpson and more. Our full service lumberyards in Concord and Pinole o...Read more about Dolan's Lumber Windows & Doors
We've been serving Bay Area builders, contractors and home-owners for more than 60 years. Our window and door showrooms in Walnut Creek and Burlingame feature a number of name brands including Andersen, Marvin, Milgard, TruStile, Simpson and more. Our full service lumberyards in Concord and Pinole o...Read more about Dolan's Lumber Windows & Doors
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FB Design Build

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(11)
FB Design Build has over 30 years of experience, with more than 500 projects in the East Bay. We design and build residential, commercial and non-profit projects. All of our jobs are from word-of-mouth, a testament to our quality building and client satisfaction. Our projects range from small to lar...Read more about FB Design Build
FB Design Build has over 30 years of experience, with more than 500 projects in the East Bay. We design and build residential, commercial and non-profit projects. All of our jobs are from word-of-mouth, a testament to our quality building and client satisfaction. Our projects range from small to lar...Read more about FB Design Build
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Vani Bahl │Building Designer │LEED AP BD+C

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
We strive to enrich lives of people through design, and use design as a tool for social change. We believe that our clients should enjoy the design process as much as living and using the spaces designed by us. Driven by the desire to improve the environment and the quality of life, we pursue desi...Read more about Vani Bahl │Building Designer │LEED AP BD+C
We strive to enrich lives of people through design, and use design as a tool for social change. We believe that our clients should enjoy the design process as much as living and using the spaces designed by us. Driven by the desire to improve the environment and the quality of life, we pursue desi...Read more about Vani Bahl │Building Designer │LEED AP BD+C
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Levitch Associates Inc

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(64)
In the 1960′s, Edward Levitch and a handful of employees decided to approach architecture in a radical and innovative way. By combining architecture and construction into a single process, they began to practice what is currently known as Integrated Architect-led, Design-Build. For 24 years, Edwa...Read more about Levitch Associates Inc
In the 1960′s, Edward Levitch and a handful of employees decided to approach architecture in a radical and innovative way. By combining architecture and construction into a single process, they began to practice what is currently known as Integrated Architect-led, Design-Build. For 24 years, Edwa...Read more about Levitch Associates Inc
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Buzzer 9 Development

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(1)
We handle all aspects of custom home building and renovation. The combination of our depth of knowledge, expertise and personalized customer service allows us to build the perfect home for each client.
We handle all aspects of custom home building and renovation. The combination of our depth of knowledge, expertise and personalized customer service allows us to build the perfect home for each client.
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Thorn Architects

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(5)

Top questions to ask before hiring a custom home designer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Recent reviews for Alameda custom home design services

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- John Vitrano
161089

I had just completed 15 different meetings with 15 different general contractors serving the area to renovate an existing 1,100 square ft. Ranch style home and build 530 square foot addition to the rear. I know that this would not be an easy task and had ...

- Mike Chien
160843

It was easy to work with Shefer Builder for our kitchen remodeling. Our project manager idan was extremely helpful in helping us refine our ideas, idan and his team did a great job on the project which started and ended as scheduled. We had a final walk-t...

- Ban Lamar
160849

Professional company highly recommends! I have very old hause from the 1920’ it’s was difficult to find company that can make you professional job and finish on the time the project, we did big renovation for the house and after i review a few contractors...

- Mike Chien
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Kathy started her Sausalito based business in 2004 after over twenty years of working for other architecture firms on residential, commercial, and public architecture. She is currently designing and detailing residential, commercial and public projects a...

- Brad Shaffer

All custom home design services in Alameda, CA

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ARCHITECT SF

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(10)
QUALITY ARCHITECTURE - VALUE ORIENTED FEES
QUALITY ARCHITECTURE - VALUE ORIENTED FEES
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Koch Architects, Inc.

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
(18)
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Koch Architects, Inc. partners with residential and commercial clients to realize urban, metropolitan and rural projects that enhance and enliven the architectural spaces that shape and define our client's lives. Every project is a new opportunity to apply o...Read more about Koch Architects, Inc.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Koch Architects, Inc. partners with residential and commercial clients to realize urban, metropolitan and rural projects that enhance and enliven the architectural spaces that shape and define our client's lives. Every project is a new opportunity to apply o...Read more about Koch Architects, Inc.
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Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc.

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Its always been that way. Peninsula Custom Homes was founded in 1978. Taking a chance, we built two homes in Hillsborough, with a goal of selling them within two years. We were successful, and as a result launched full-bore into the business of tailor-made construction. Since then, our team has grow...Read more about Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc.
Its always been that way. Peninsula Custom Homes was founded in 1978. Taking a chance, we built two homes in Hillsborough, with a goal of selling them within two years. We were successful, and as a result launched full-bore into the business of tailor-made construction. Since then, our team has grow...Read more about Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc.
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ARMA ARCHITECTURAL SVC

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Based out of Kentfield, Architect Machnowski is a sole practitioner with 30 plus years of experience that provides services only to very high end single residential owners and site planning as well as other related services.
Based out of Kentfield, Architect Machnowski is a sole practitioner with 30 plus years of experience that provides services only to very high end single residential owners and site planning as well as other related services.
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Red Oak Builders Inc.

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
We are a team of experienced builders, offering quality workmanship and personalized service. We are committed to leading the construction industry through integrity, innovation, client satisfaction raising the overall standards within the industry.
We are a team of experienced builders, offering quality workmanship and personalized service. We are committed to leading the construction industry through integrity, innovation, client satisfaction raising the overall standards within the industry.
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Satori Architecture

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Based out of San Mateo, Satori Architecture offers Consultation, Zoning +Building Code Research, Site Analysis, Design, Design Development, Consultant Coordination, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration
Based out of San Mateo, Satori Architecture offers Consultation, Zoning +Building Code Research, Site Analysis, Design, Design Development, Consultant Coordination, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration
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David Kesler Architect

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Dreaming of a magical place to call your own? One where the home is an extension of your best self and reveals the essence of the site and the town that you live in? Can a home be a work of art? I have spent the last 25 years exploring this issue for my residential clients. As an instructor of a...Read more about David Kesler Architect
Dreaming of a magical place to call your own? One where the home is an extension of your best self and reveals the essence of the site and the town that you live in? Can a home be a work of art? I have spent the last 25 years exploring this issue for my residential clients. As an instructor of a...Read more about David Kesler Architect
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Schmidt Masonry & Construction

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Schmidt Masonry & Construction provides high quality masonry and construction services. Please see our website at www.schmidtmasonryandconstruction.com to view some of our projects. Our masonry projects include stone and stucco stone veneers, columns, entry structures, masonry walls, fireplaces, l...Read more about Schmidt Masonry & Construction
Schmidt Masonry & Construction provides high quality masonry and construction services. Please see our website at www.schmidtmasonryandconstruction.com to view some of our projects. Our masonry projects include stone and stucco stone veneers, columns, entry structures, masonry walls, fireplaces, l...Read more about Schmidt Masonry & Construction
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TAG REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
THE FIRM TAG REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC is a boutique design - construction management and entitlement company. And coming in Q4 2015 we will be the only firm to provide online home improvement through a "user-friendly" 3D CAD interface. With our construction management and design services we provid...Read more about TAG REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC
THE FIRM TAG REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC is a boutique design - construction management and entitlement company. And coming in Q4 2015 we will be the only firm to provide online home improvement through a "user-friendly" 3D CAD interface. With our construction management and design services we provid...Read more about TAG REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC
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INTERSTICE Architects

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
INTERSTICE Architects was founded in 2000 by architect Andrew Dunbar and landscape architect Zoee Astrakhan. After years of working in separate disciplines, the arbitrary distinctions were just too constraining, so Interstice was born as a multidisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects,...Read more about INTERSTICE Architects
INTERSTICE Architects was founded in 2000 by architect Andrew Dunbar and landscape architect Zoee Astrakhan. After years of working in separate disciplines, the arbitrary distinctions were just too constraining, so Interstice was born as a multidisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects,...Read more about INTERSTICE Architects
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Phoebe Brookbank Sonoma/Napa Real Estate

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Napa/Sonoma Valley Real Estate Advisor. Luxury Property Specialist.
Napa/Sonoma Valley Real Estate Advisor. Luxury Property Specialist.
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Synapse Design Studio

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
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Paul Ladner Construction

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Our company provides comprehensive design services to develop the best building plan to accommodate your live/work patterns, special needs, budget and style considerations. It takes an architect with firsthand, hands-on building experience to truly know what it takes to build or remodel a house in ...Read more about Paul Ladner Construction
Our company provides comprehensive design services to develop the best building plan to accommodate your live/work patterns, special needs, budget and style considerations. It takes an architect with firsthand, hands-on building experience to truly know what it takes to build or remodel a house in ...Read more about Paul Ladner Construction
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Dedona, Gregory

Custom Home Design
Serves Alameda, California
Gregory Dedona founded his architectural practice in Mill Valley, CA in 1989 after receiving his California licensure. For over 25 years Greg has been serving local residents and project developers primarily in Marin County, as well as in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and Los Ange...Read more about Dedona, Gregory
Gregory Dedona founded his architectural practice in Mill Valley, CA in 1989 after receiving his California licensure. For over 25 years Greg has been serving local residents and project developers primarily in Marin County, as well as in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and Los Ange...Read more about Dedona, Gregory