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 Orangevale, CA 2025

Gillmore Designs

Architects

Serves Orangevale, California

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"If you can find a more professional and reasonably priced designer then use them, but know, you will be hard pressed to find one. John was able to take my 22 acre parcel and give me the site plan required for my county including grading, topo and design features I did not even think was needed. ...Read more about Gillmore Designs

Get Structural

Architects

Serves Orangevale, California

Engineering consulting for the average Joe in mind. Very personal and direct with communication and willing to take on projects large or small. With over 20 years of experience on the job site and behind the desk, we provide industry proven designs, while keeping cost benefits in mind. We invite ...Read more about Get Structural

REDHOUSE architecture design

Architects

Serves Orangevale, California

As an architect for 20 years and a self employed business owner for 10 years, Chris Campbell has a wide range of experiences and abilities to draw from when designing your next project. Her creative spark is tempered with a nuts and bolts sensibility. Her ultimate goal is not to create "magazine pho...Read more about REDHOUSE architecture design