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• Do I want to self-medicate myself?
• Do I want to fix my own car?
• Do I want to write my own will?
• Do I want to replace my own roof?
• Do I want to install this beam by myself?
• Do I want to cook my own meal every night?

All of these tasks you can technically complete by yourself. But do you want to?

If the answer is yes & you have the wear withal, then we wish you the best of luck on this great task.

Just remember one very important thing; if anything goes wrong you can blame only YOURSELF.

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• Do I want to fix my own car?
• Do I want to write my own will?
• Do I want to replace my own roof?
• Do I want to install this beam by myself?
• Do I want to cook my own meal every night?

All of these tasks you can technically complete by yourself. But do you want to?

If the answer is yes & you have the wear withal, then we wish you the best of luck on this great task.

Just remember one very important thing; if anything goes wrong you can blame only blame YOURSELF.

Not really interested in drawing up your own house plans?
We can help. Click here to schedule your FREE Architect Consultation.

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Yes we can! To protect our client’s privacy, we only provide references upon request.

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You will save a lot of money with a good set of architectural drawings and specifications.

The contractors will have very clear and complete information to enable them to prepare a very competitive bid. Vague or incomplete drawings will leave too many items unclear and result in higher prices, delays, and change order costs. You will usually save most of the architect’s fee when you open your contractors’ bids because a complete set of plans and specifications has eliminated virtually all of the unknowns that drive your costs higher.

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• Commercial architects are specialists in commercial spaces.
• Residential architects are great in designing homes.

A quick online search for a nearby architect or reviewing a website like Houzz can serve as an important first step in your search; you should also seek referrals from those you know who’ve worked with the architect in the past.

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Compensation for home architectural services varies greatly, and is the same as asking “How much does a car cost?”

The rate of compensation really depends on the complexity of the project; as a rule of thumb, most projects have fees that range anywhere from 3% to 25% of the construction cost.  The first step in understanding costs is to have a conversation with an architect before any design is initiated.

Our free phone consultation is an option if you are still in the early phases of your project.

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Have any other questions about your home project?
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Have any other questions about your home project?
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You need an architect and a contractor because each brings separate and necessary skills to make your project a success.

An architect provides creative design skills, an engineering team, detailed documents for bidding and construction, and is the owner’s eyes and ears on the project to ensure quality construction as well as protect the owner’s interests. An architect is your representative and minimizes your risk in all your interactions with the contractor and subcontractors. In residential architecture, this is often crucial to the success of the project.

In addition to designing your project, we can also provide construction management services where the questions between you, the builder, and the architect disappear as we will manage your project from the beginning until the day you move in.

Looking for more proof that hiring an architect is worth it? Take a look at this Popular Mechanics article for great insight.

And if you ready for a chat? Schedule your FREE Architect Consultation. We would be happy to help with your project.

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Compensation for architectural services varies greatly, and is the same as asking “How much does a car cost?”

The rate of compensation really depends on the complexity of the project; as a rule of thumb, most projects have fees that range anywhere from 3% to 15% of the construction cost.  The first step in understanding costs is to have a conversation with an architect before any design is initiated. Our phone consultation is an option if you are still in the early phases of your project.

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A designer is not licensed.

An architect is licensed by the State and must have completed a minimum of 8 years experience of education and internship, extensive testing and regular continuing education to receive and keep their license up to date.  Architects are also required to have a working knowledge of building systems, such as structure, heating & cooling, plumbing, electrical, and many more.

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Home Architect Studio accepts cash, checks, home equity checks and money orders. We also provide payment options for credit cards, yet need to charge a 3.5% credit card charge to cover the transaction costs.

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Because of our 20+ years of experience, we provide a lot more information and value in an initial consultation than other design professionals. We call this initial consultation a Home Project Review. During the home project review, we help with defining the scope of work, preparing budgets, give design advice, discuss zoning requirements, detail information on the process of design through permitting, customize services, share pitfalls that could impact the project, and other information customized to the your project’s specific needs. This information is yours to take to any design professional you meet and will give you a jump start on your project and help you define realistic goals. We also offer FREE phone consultations if costs are a concern.

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We require an AutoCAD (DWG) version of your property survey because accurate zoning analysis depends on precise, scalable data.
Zoning compliance in New Jersey is highly dimensional.
Setbacks, lot coverage, building envelope, and impervious coverage calculations must be evaluated to the inch, not estimated from scanned PDFs or photos.

An AutoCAD survey allows us to overlay proposed construction accurately, test multiple scenarios, and identify zoning constraints early, before design or permitting costs escalate. This level of precision significantly reduces the risk of zoning violations, redesigns, or delays during municipal review.

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Design and construction is a complex and often expensive undertaking that requires professional training.

Creative design, an understanding of construction technologies, structural design, a mechanical & electrical engineering design team, knowledge of pricing, and ability to coordinate lots of complex technical information with a diverse team of people is what an architect will bring to your project.

It is the time-proven best way to get a building designed and built.

Staying with in your budget and schedule has to be coordinated by an experienced design professional.

Without an architect, you will be unlikely to meet your goals and you will be subject to a lot of risk during this process.

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