How much do architects typically cost?
- Chicago, Illinois Average$5,607
- Typical Range$2,588 - $8,527
- Low End - High End$400 - $15,859
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MH
Chicago, IL·
Architect, Construction, Architecture , and 1 more
"Excellent service and professionally competent"
Ron W. in October 2018
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"Chester-architect is a very nice guy and very professional. Next time I will use this Pro again for my needs. Thank You ServiceMagic for quality job."
Debra M. in October 2016
TC
Orland Park, IL·
remodel, Architech, Interior Design and Tenant Development , and 4 more
"They are very efficient and very helpful , they are very knowledgeable and gave an excellent recommendations for the project, in addition they are very detailed with their work. I am very happy with the results."
nina S. in December 2022
In business since 2000
Chicago, IL·
Rehabilitations/ Historic Buildings, Restaurant/ Retail, Office/ Commercial , and 2 more
About us: "I am an effective, pragmatic, results-oriented, customer-service award-winning licensed senior architect and engineer with almost 30 years of design, construction and development experience. I offer my expertise of having designed almost 500 projects over that time, including over 300 custom homes, as well as having been a senior property inspector and president of 3 architecture firms. I specialize in affordable housing and historic buildings and I have assembled a team of senior freelance engineers and drafters that are experienced with large multi-family, retail, hospitality and custom residential projects. I work remotely from my home in Baja California and my drafters are in the Philippines, so my team can offer you the same quality of work that you would get from a traditional firm for a fraction of the price. Most importantly, I strongly believe in quality, honesty and teamwork. Find out why I'm a top-rated architect here and previously on Angie's List, Yelp and UpWork!"
"For our home renovation, Todd Mackinson carefully considered our goals and accommodated the details of our 100+ year-old house. Todd developed a plan that met our needs, and he provided additional support to our contractor following demolition. Todd was thorough and thoughtful, and we plan to hire him again for any design needs in the future."
Kari S. in October 2024
Chicago, IL·
Building Code Violations and Stop Work Orders, Single Family and Multi-unit Design in Chicago and Suburbs, Zoning Check and Building Permit Assistance , and 2 more
"He was very attentive and paid attention to detail. I liked it that he spoke to you as a person and not in complicated "building code jargon". It was very easy to approach him and follow his plan. I also got a sense of trust he built which is not easy to find in this type of project."
Diana V. in December 2008
"Jane was great to work with."
Bridget C. in March 2024
Chicago, IL·
Chicago, IL·
Residential Architect, Commercial Architect
"Great customer service. Explained to me that the city code would not allow me to build any higher. Saved me time and money by not pretending he could still do it."
Brandon B. in October 2020
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Costs for related projects in Chicago, IL
- Build a House$181,666 - $850,000
- Get a Building Permit$750 - $750
- Hire a Land Surveyor$462 - $575
- Hire a Structural Engineer$368 - $709
- Hire an Architect$2,588 - $8,527
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