Architects, Homebuilders, Interior Design and Decorating
About us
Small Architectural firm working with trusted associates throughout California, Texas and Nevada. Our portfolio contains Residential projects from patios to large 200+ unit apartment projects. Our commercial portfolio stretches from religious facilites to facilites on army bases. Specializing in residential remodels and additions.
Business highlights
42 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
SITE PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, & INTERIOR DESIGN. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY INSURANCE AND FIRE RESTORATION COORDINATION
He is a seasoned professional who is truly knowledgable about architecture, building codes, and municipal and state regulations. He is a "permit expediter" who can anticipate pitfalls and get permits approved fast. His prices are more than reasonable for the amount of work. He shows up every time when he says he's going to. I can't say enough good things about how he's helped our Church.
Description of Work: Gary Maxwell performed several jobs for our Church. We needed handicapped remodeling for one bathroom, and general remodelling for another. We also needed Gary to research City of Los Angeles records to find out if there were restrictions on using our auditorium balcony for concerts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
ROY T.
12/2010
2.0
architect
+ -1 more
The job never came to fruition because he misread some notes when performing the site location, and his plans were incorrect. I found this unsatisfactory and parted company with the firm.
Description of Work: I wanted them to draw up plans for a residential garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES
I was unaware of this clients feelings. It was a code enforcement action on a garage that the City had issued an abatement order on and I was working to assit the client with the city. I have in my file several attempts to contact the client without avail after initial work was underway. A review of the accounting shows a balance of $55.85 still due to the client and a check was issued today.
Mel P.
06/2010
4.0
architect
+ -1 more
Met all of my expectations and was pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: Engineering/architecture specification for an electrical panel, as required by the City of Huntington Beach.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
THERESA B.
03/2010
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
I liked and respected him so much, I always invited him to come by and see the progress. Their integrity stood out to me. Every step of the job had misunderstandings, problems and unexpected situations and Garys ability to work with me through those was wonderful. We just took it with a sense of humor, looked at our options and moved forward. He was wonderfully creative and really incorporated my ideas, I didn't feel like he was possesive of the drawings. He would compliment me on my ideas and incorporate them - he was a great partner.
Description of Work: Maxwell and Associates provided the architectural design for a major remodel of our home. I have been working with them for a couple of years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Christina Y.
06/2009
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
I found Gary a few months back after perusing through different reviews of architects and contractors in my area a few months back. Though I am still in the initial phases of drawing up the necessary plans for the city, I am absolutely happy with the way things are progressing along since I met Gary Maxwell & Associates. Last June I purchased a bank foreclosed property in a neighborhood that I grew up in. It's been a dream that my parents always told me couldn't happen because there is one thing to grow up in Huntington Beach, but a completely different story to "afford to live in Huntington Beach." This home was beautiful to look at, but when I finally moved in? Problems rose from all sorts of nightmares that the previous home owner did. I have worked with several "construction related persons" including architects, contractors, subcontractors, handymen, etc; all ranging from mediocre to adequate ... but so far working with Gary, he has been the best! My parents tell me this whole process is a great learning experience and working with different people is one of them. Gary was hired by me for the FULL rate services. In other words after dealing with contractors and subs that were "sketchy" at best or difficult to work with, I hired Gary for what I would call the full "hand holding from beginning to end" service. For the first time since I bought the house, I am SUPER excited for the upcoming events: shopping for fixtures, looking at tile and even getting bids. Though I am still in the beginning phase of it all? I am quite confident to say with Gary guiding me a long the way from start to finish ... this will BE a MUCH better experience than I have had in the past. He has brainstormed ideas with me, worked with the city to check existing permit issues from the past, double check code requirements, draw up SEVERAL different layouts all sticking with what I initially want in my bathroom, made sure that even with my aggressive family (my wants are still met), offer suggestions and ideas and so much more.
Description of Work: The work is not completed, but I wanted to write this now ... I am in the beginning stages of remodeling my Master Bathroom on a foreclosure home that I bought last June. Through Angie's List, I found an architect to try to help me draw up necessary plans to submit to the city of Huntington Beach in order to pull a permit to start construction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
THERESA B.
01/2008
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
Great! We have a signed contract and are working through preliminary designs. Gary has put a lot of time into securing our job as we have called him to discuss the project and put it on hold three times. Gary has been 100% professional, enthusiastic, receptive to ideas, creative, patient, proactive, and dependable. I find it hard to believe there would have been a better partner for me on this project. His extensive experience in the field as well as with the city has made our project more efficient. There are 10 or more of his projects within a 5 mile radius of my home that reference qualities specific to my job. He has worked on my floor plan 5+ times. His knowledge of the building code and personality of the city has helped us determine what to petition and what to walk away from, which will save us time and money. I highly recommend Maxwell & Assoc.
Description of Work: We are looking to add about 800 sq. ft. to our house which will include extensive work to 4 bathrooms and the kitchen. We first contacted Gary about 3 years ago and have talked to him 3 times about doing our remodel but only now are getting started.
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Service Categories
Architects,
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FAQ
MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES does not offer a senior discount.
No, MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES does not offer emergency services.
No, MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES does not offer warranties.
MAXWELL & ASSOCIATES offers the following services: SITE PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, & INTERIOR DESIGN. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY INSURANCE AND FIRE RESTORATION COORDINATION