What is the scope of the project?

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

How involved in the project do I want to be?

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

Can I do some parts of the project myself?

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

Are the pros I'm considering hiring licensed, bonded, and insured?

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

10 Best Architects in Longwood, FL 2026

Phil Kean Design Group

Architects

Serves Longwood, Florida

(25)

"I would definitely hire an owners rep. before contracting on any major project with Phil Keane. He may be a good designer but not a good manager. They are very overextended at present and have had recent high turnover on the construction side."

JWB Architects

Architects

Serves Longwood, Florida

(59)

JWB Architects, is the premier architect agency in Orlando, FL along with the surrounding areas. Our company specializes in architectural services which include commercial building design and high end custom home designs.We are dedicated to offering only the best architectural designs and are experi...Read more about JWB Architects

The Evans Group

Architects

Serves Longwood, Florida

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, The Evans Group has built an award-winning reputation over the past thirty-eight years as one of the most talented and diverse design firms in the country. A fact that is evidenced by their exclusive list of clients, the numerous articles written in national magazi...Read more about The Evans Group

Property Services of Florida

Architects

Serves Longwood, Florida

(1)

"Hi, my name is Dylan. I found your business through a listing on Porch and wanted to reach out. The reason being is that I'm the owner of a digital marketing company that provides a much better experience than what Porch, Homeadvisor, and other similar platforms do. Not only do we send more leads, ...Read more about Property Services of Florida