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Kramer Architects

Architects

About us

Kramer Architects has over 25 years of service to Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities — preserving neighborhood aesthetics, rehabbing existing homes, and working with families to alter and improve their living environments. Mark Kramer and the Kramer Architects creative team have an expert sense for how to best adapt a family’s home to new lifestyles — from young couples, to large families, empty nesters, retirees, and everyone in-between. Mark Kramer started Kramer Architects in 1983 by helping area homeowners develop unique, innovative and creative solutions allowing residents to stay in the homes they love. Kramer Architects always strives to envision homes that are sympathetic to the design, aesthetic and character of the surrounding community. The firm’s designs aspire to enhance original structures with new construction that blends with its original style.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Architecture, Design, Build Additions, renovations and new home design. Utilize competitive bidding with contractors

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.17 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
14%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.5
professionalism
4.1
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

Andrew F.
11/2020
1.0
architect
  + -1 more
I highly recommend avoiding Kramer Architects. We had a horrible experience on a large expensive addition project where Mark Kramer did not listen to our requests for the project and then disappeared once work started. In hindsight there were major design flaws. These actions ended up costing us significantly more to get the project to a less than ideal outcome, which still has not achieved our goals. This would be a zero stars if that was an option.
Description of Work: Home Addition

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$20,000

regina H.
06/2017
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
The architect dissuaded me -in a very professional manner- from the project I had conjured up. This consultation lasted for over 2 hours and at the end Mark said he was not charging me for the time. He even left me with a quick sketch for the new project and a reference for a bath and kitchen specialist. Lots of fun just talking to Mark about films, travel, video production, children's books, music concerts... in addition to discussions that demonstrate his keen sense of light and space for construction of new addition. Mark is totally open to your needs and suggestions in his plans for the project.
Description of Work: I asked for an architectural appraisal for adding a bathroom extension to the first floor of my house. Mark Kramer advised against that project and drew sketches for a new project to help me envision a new space for a bathroom. Mark Kramer was recommended by a friend of mine who was very positive about his work on her house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Naomi M.
05/2016
2.0
architect
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mr. Kramer came at my request to consult about changes to my house. He basically said that my house wasn't worth improving and not to waste my money, that I should be happy that I lived in a nice neighborhood. While I appreciated the honesty, I thought he should at least listen to what I had in mind.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Scott F.
12/2015
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
Mark is a very talented architect. He was very profession throughout the project. His vision and creativity are impressive, as is his professionalism.
Description of Work: Designed first floor renovation and bump out for a new eat-in kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PENNY B.
10/2015
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Scott F.
10/2014
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating 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

George S.
12/2012
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
Mark was very professional from the start to the finish. He had great ideas and made sure that we were treated fairly by the contractor throughout. Wish we had enlisted an architect for our other two home improvement projects - I can see now how even our finished basement could have come out much better with his insights and experience.
Description of Work: Architectural drawings, soliciting bids, and providing architectural oversight of project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

    Contact information

    7960 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

    www.kramerarchitects.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    FAQ

    Kramer Architects is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Kramer Architects accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, Kramer Architects does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Kramer Architects offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Kramer Architects does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Kramer Architects offers emergency services.
    No, Kramer Architects does not offer warranties.
    Kramer Architects offers the following services: Architecture, Design, Build Additions, renovations and new home design. Utilize competitive bidding with contractors

    Contact information

    7960 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

    www.kramerarchitects.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed