We are an architectural practice specializing in custom residential projects. We also prepare plans for residential remodels & additions, as well as small commercial projects, such as restaurants & offices. We offer the complete package, including engineering & getting the plans approved so that permits can be obtained.
Business highlights
32 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential architecture- additions, remodels & new homes.
Communication was excellent. We did not go with this provider because his price was over our budget for our project.
Description of Work: estimate for plans and permits
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
JEFFRY C.
09/2014
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
I have worked with Lawrence Woodcraft, AIA in the past and decided to use this company again for the past couple of years. He is very timely, reasonable with price and works very diligently. He is very generous with applying original files to other professionals, and very open and available for contact when you need him.
Description of Work: Lawrence Woodcraft, AIA has provided preparations / drawing for our duplex renovations.
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
barbara G.
07/2014
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
I met with Lawrence to discuss remodeling a house we had just purchased. I discussed my ideas with Lawrence as we walked around the house. This was our first remodel using an architect. Because Lawrence has such vast experience, he made suggestions that I had never thought of. He was looking at the house not only for my current use but also from the resale perspective. I have to confess I am a very difficult person to work with. I change my mind often but this didn't seem to faze Lawrence. The contractor I hired also offered ideas and suggestions. I am from the east coast and would email Lawrence that I was coming in to town. He was very agreeable to meet with me and the contractor whenever we pleased-even weekends. There were many changes to the original plans as the project kept expanding. Lawrence took it all in stride. He would email the plans to me, make any changes I wanted and present them to the city for approval. Lawrence knows how to work through the city approval process. In general, remodels are stressful. Lawrence assured me throughout the process that everything will be fine and the house will pass inspection. Even the contractor said he was a good guy to work with. I've never used an architect before so I'm not sure about the price but I'm sure it's comparable to others.
Description of Work: Lawrence drew up plans for a remodel of a house we purchased in LA
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Mary G.
11/2013
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
They were absolutely wonderful. I liked them very much.
Description of Work: I didn't actually have him do any work, but I would have.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nancy N.
12/2012
3.0
architect
+ -1 more
I guess my job was too small for him to be attentive to it. It took too long and in the end I had to change the design upon demolition.
Description of Work: I had to redesign the canopy in front of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$2,000
Response from Lawrence Woodcraft AIA
I am sorry that Member feels that I wasn't attentive enough. At the time, I presented several different design options to this owner to add a covered entry and make improvements to the front of her house. She was unavailable for a period of time and eventually got back to me with the design she liked based on what I had presented. I made revisions based on her comments and received her approval on our final design. I then did the working drawings and necessary engineering to obtain the City permit. On a small job like this (adding a front porch and exterior remodel) that involves work to an existing house, it is common for changes to be made during construction due to unforeseen conditions or an owner having a change of mind. This is common and in this case the changes were minor as the contractor never contacted me requesting a change to the plans and the inspector did not require us to go back through plan check for the changes. While I wish that Member had been more satisfied with us, I do believe that considering the circumstances, we provided her with professional service. I apologize if she felt that we took too long but we do strive to be attentive to all of our clients whether the job is large or small.
Beth F.
12/2012
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
It went very well. My wants were heard and then fulfilled by Lawrence and his team.
Description of Work: Measuring my home and creating floor plans of my home as it is, as well as floor plans for a future remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Jon L.
10/2012
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
Lawrence met with my wife and I, providing us with a number of examples of his work. Our house is a 1931 Spanish style, and we were looking to add a family room/guest room with a bathroom and mudroom. In order to keep the flow of the house and not have to walk through another room to get to the new room, we decided with Lawrence to take out some existing closets and use that as a hallway to the new area, and then add the closet space back in the new construction. Lawrence and his team came up with some concepts, then when those were approved, completed the plans and took them to the city for sign-off. This was extremely rapid, and we had approved plans the same day. As I was not at the permit office in Van Nuys, Lawrence graciously wrote a check for the permit out of his own account (which I reimbursed him for of course). I think that this is an example of the honest, trusting manner in which he conducts business. Another example from the construction period of his commitment to his projects is when there was a slight issue with the plan that the city inspector was requiring a fix on. Lawrence was at the city building office the very next day with a plan revision that allowed us to move forward without delay. Now, with constuction completed, we are using the new room and enjoying it very much. Lawrence gave us a wonderfully planned, bright, useful addition, that is perfectly matched to the style of the existing house. Lawrence and his team, including Astra, were always available to discuss various conceptual issues and to provide useful suggestions for making our project a success.
Description of Work: Complete set of plans for a 600 square foot addition on a 1700 square foot house in the Westwood/Rancho Park Area plus taking the plans through the permit process.
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
$7,500
James K.
04/2011
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
Lawrence came highly recommended and he designed a house for my family in West Los Angeles. We are extremely happy with his work, creativity, responsiveness and his ability to understand and meet our time requirements. Our plans started out as an extensive remodel of a 3,300 square feet, single story home. After Lawrence had mostly completed an initial set of drawings, my wife and I changed our vision for the home and asked Lawrence to design basically a completely different, bigger house. Lawrence and Astra Woodcraft, both architects, were very understanding and gave me an amazing set of new plans within a short period of time. My comments and questions throughout the process were always and promptly answered. I felt I had the benefit of bounding ideas off of two architects since Lawrence and Astra work together. I was also impressed with how quickly Lawrence and Astra were able to obtain my building permit from the City of Los Angeles. As a result of quality work and their ability to navigate the Department of Building and Safety, I received my building permit in only 32 days!!! I also highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Draw up a complete set of plans to demolish existing 3,300 square feet single story house and to build a 5,300 square feet two story house. Submit plans to the Department of Building and Safety, make necessary corrections and obtain a building permit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,500
scott R.
04/2011
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
Working with Lawrence was great. He was professional and very accommodating to our unique situation. We're still working through the construction issues to get the addition up to code, and he's been great about adjusting the plans as necessary as we go along. We would definitely work with him again.
Description of Work: Lawrence drew up plans for an existing unpermitted addition on our house and then handled obtaining the required permits from the city.
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
$3,000
JEFFRY C.
10/2010
4.0
architect
+ -1 more
Initial round of conceptual design was a bit off the mark, not fully taking in what we thought we had communicated. Second round of design submissions was much more on target. Having done some initial schematic plans, looking for some key elevations and valuations before committing to construction drawings.
Description of Work: Presently in initial phase of selecting design concept approach for redoing entries and one kitchen in a duplex. Anticipate successive phases in construction drawings, specs and estimates, then in construction monitoring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thomas B.
09/2010
4.0
architect
+ -1 more
I had a good interaction with them. The guy was good. Everything went well. I did not have any problem at all. My wife was not that comfortable with him, but not for any particular reason.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Lawrence Woodcraft, AIA in August to do architectural designs and get permits for construction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
Jay S.
09/2010
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
He was able to work with our timeline, which was very tight, and his design ideas were good. We didn?t get any other quotes but his price seemed good.
Description of Work: Lawrence Woodcraft did architectural design of our house for a remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Sumit D.
05/2010
5.0
architect, remodeling
+ 0 more
We did not end up doing the project. He was very nice and professional. He gave us a lot of ideas and gave us a very reasonable bid. He provided us with references. It was a positive experience.
Description of Work: We got an estimate from Lawrence Woodcraft for adding an addition to our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jenny Q.
04/2010
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
I contacted Lawrence to design and draft an office addition, bathroom conversion and kitchen remodel for my home. He arrived promptly for our first meeting and had many useful suggestions and recommendations. The designs were drafted up in short order, and the permitting process was quite speedy. During the construction, Lawrence was accessable and responsive, helping out with supplemental plans and ideas to keep the work on track. He worked easily with my contractor, which was a relief for me. I am pleased with the whole process, and I'm glad that I hired Lawrence. My overall impression is that he's an experienced professional, and on top of his game. I would gladly recommend him.
Description of Work: Lawrence designed and drafted an addition and remodel for my home. He also walked the plans through the planning office and permitted the project. He consulted during the job, adding supplemental paperwork and suggestions as needed.
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
Contact information
20812 Ventura Blvd Suite 205, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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Service Categories
Architects,
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FAQ
Lawrence Woodcraft AIA is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lawrence Woodcraft AIA accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Lawrence Woodcraft AIA offers free project estimates.
No, Lawrence Woodcraft AIA does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lawrence Woodcraft AIA does not offer a senior discount.
No, Lawrence Woodcraft AIA does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Lawrence Woodcraft AIA offers warranties.
Lawrence Woodcraft AIA offers the following services: Residential architecture- additions, remodels & new homes.
Contact information
20812 Ventura Blvd Suite 205, Woodland Hills, CA 91364