Top 10 Architects in Crystal Lake, IL
Top questions to ask before hiring an architect
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 Crystal Lake Architects
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Michelle was the architect on both of the homes that we built. She did an absolutely fantastic job from inception to completion. She brought so many great ideas to the table to incorporate into our home and was a master at use of space and making sure we ...
As a former owner of a residential construction company, Michelle was my architect. She did an Excellent job from customer relations to delivering Spectacular home plans. I would highly recommend Michelle and Homescapes!
Everything You Need to Know About Crystal Lake Architects
How many architects does Crystal Lake have?
There are around 50 companies throughout Crystal Lake to help you with your next architectural design job.
- 9 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Architect projects in Crystal Lake?
Every project differs, but you should ask any architect for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any architectural design work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for architects to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your architect project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the architect to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
Who should I hire if I need Architectural Design in Crystal Lake?
Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Crystal Lake ready to help you with your architectural design project.
Below we've listed a few of the top Architects on Porch:
- Apex Project Management LTD
- McGrath Architects
- Architect Jeff Whyte + Assoc. Inc.