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Last update on July 29, 2025
IDS is a complete full-service design firm that has been dedicated to providing drafting and design support services for over 20 years, Whether you need plans for a building permit, make a safe permit, certificate of occupancy, zoning application, or just references for your contractors, we are focused on providing it with ample details We have a team of licensed expeditors to get your work submitted sooner.
"IDS did an excelen job, sofia worked diligently to help me solve my open violation from 2019, her knowledge of PHilly building codes was unvaluable to successfully close out the building permit I highly recommend IDS services as there's no way i could have navigated this complicated process myself."
James N on November 2024
IDS is a complete full-service design firm that has been dedicated to providing drafting and design support services for over 20 years, Whether you need plans for a building permit, make a safe permit, certificate of occupancy, zoning application, or just references for your contractors, we are focused on providing it with ample details We have a team of licensed expeditors to get your work submitted sooner.
"IDS did an excelen job, sofia worked diligently to help me solve my open violation from 2019, her knowledge of PHilly building codes was unvaluable to successfully close out the building permit I highly recommend IDS services as there's no way i could have navigated this complicated process myself."
James N on November 2024
Hello, My name is Sam Mirra the owner of MIRRA& SONS COMPLETE CARPENTRY we have been doing business in this area for 20+ years with a great reputation. Our goal is to satisfy the customer to the fullest no matter if it's at our cost. We provide a professional service and a 100% guarantee no matter what the project is. We provide a complete carpentry business no job is too small. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide you with our services!
"From the very beginning, Sam and his crew were committed to giving me great service and a great outcome. I told Sam my vision of building my own little oasis in my backyard, which included a custom fence, a freestanding deck, and a replaced walkway that would give us a solution to our backyard drainage issue. Sam’s crew worked tirelessly in the heat, staining fencing boards and bringing my vision to life. And despite some setbacks with rain throughout the project, Sam and his team remained committed to giving me a great outcome. The results? A beautiful, private backyard with lots of space to set up my furniture, plant some new beautiful plants and just enjoy my surroundings with my family and friends. They even built me a few custom planters along the way. Sam and his crew were professional and easy to work with. He kept me in the loop the entire way. Which I fully appreciated. They worked hard to make sure I got what I envisioned. The yard looks amazing. The fence is beautiful. Absolutely would hire Mirra and Sons again."
Kimberly S on July 2025
Hello, My name is Sam Mirra the owner of MIRRA& SONS COMPLETE CARPENTRY we have been doing business in this area for 20+ years with a great reputation. Our goal is to satisfy the customer to the fullest no matter if it's at our cost. We provide a professional service and a 100% guarantee no matter what the project is. We provide a complete carpentry business no job is too small. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide you with our services!
"From the very beginning, Sam and his crew were committed to giving me great service and a great outcome. I told Sam my vision of building my own little oasis in my backyard, which included a custom fence, a freestanding deck, and a replaced walkway that would give us a solution to our backyard drainage issue. Sam’s crew worked tirelessly in the heat, staining fencing boards and bringing my vision to life. And despite some setbacks with rain throughout the project, Sam and his team remained committed to giving me a great outcome. The results? A beautiful, private backyard with lots of space to set up my furniture, plant some new beautiful plants and just enjoy my surroundings with my family and friends. They even built me a few custom planters along the way. Sam and his crew were professional and easy to work with. He kept me in the loop the entire way. Which I fully appreciated. They worked hard to make sure I got what I envisioned. The yard looks amazing. The fence is beautiful. Absolutely would hire Mirra and Sons again."
Kimberly S on July 2025
Architectural Services in business for 34 years providing architectural designs in Residential (new construction, rehabs, renovations, additions), Commercial buildings, Libraries, Hotels, and Restaurants. We are licensed architects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where over 90% of our work are residential projects. We are full-service architects from initial design concepts to construction drawings for building permits (from start to finish). We also provide land use and zoning for our clients. Being in the architecture business for the past 34 years we have the experience and knowledge of building design to offer our clients quality services for their projects.
"We were in the process of renovating our apartment and needed to apply for permits from the government, which required an architect-signed design drawing. Anthony came highly recommended. He took the time to visit our apartment and carefully understand the challenges we faced in obtaining the permits. After thoroughly reviewing the space and listening to our renovation ideas, he assured us that the project would be straightforward for him and that he could provide an architectural drawing that would not only meet our needs but also ensure we could pass inspection without any issues. Despite the project being relatively small, Anthony was more than willing to take it on and offered a very reasonable fee for his services. We truly appreciate the time, care, and professionalism he brought to the table. We would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an architect who is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work."
Yujen J on March 2025
Architectural Services in business for 34 years providing architectural designs in Residential (new construction, rehabs, renovations, additions), Commercial buildings, Libraries, Hotels, and Restaurants. We are licensed architects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where over 90% of our work are residential projects. We are full-service architects from initial design concepts to construction drawings for building permits (from start to finish). We also provide land use and zoning for our clients. Being in the architecture business for the past 34 years we have the experience and knowledge of building design to offer our clients quality services for their projects.
"We were in the process of renovating our apartment and needed to apply for permits from the government, which required an architect-signed design drawing. Anthony came highly recommended. He took the time to visit our apartment and carefully understand the challenges we faced in obtaining the permits. After thoroughly reviewing the space and listening to our renovation ideas, he assured us that the project would be straightforward for him and that he could provide an architectural drawing that would not only meet our needs but also ensure we could pass inspection without any issues. Despite the project being relatively small, Anthony was more than willing to take it on and offered a very reasonable fee for his services. We truly appreciate the time, care, and professionalism he brought to the table. We would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an architect who is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work."
Yujen J on March 2025
Our specialties are building decks, building additions on a house or business, remodeling a house, custom builds, maintenance, residential and commercial, electrical, plumbing, roofing, single room remodel, bathrooms, kitchens, window replacement, door replacement, light metal work( soffit and facia, trim around windows No job to small
"Yes they fixed my electric"
Vivian N on July 2024
Our specialties are building decks, building additions on a house or business, remodeling a house, custom builds, maintenance, residential and commercial, electrical, plumbing, roofing, single room remodel, bathrooms, kitchens, window replacement, door replacement, light metal work( soffit and facia, trim around windows No job to small
"Yes they fixed my electric"
Vivian N on July 2024
Welcome to Santosusso Construction! Located in Philadelphia, PA. Covering the Tri-State area. We are licensed & insured, offering free estimates. We specialize in residential work including: New Construction, Total Gut Renovations, Remodels, Additions, Decks, Kitchen / Bath, Roofs,Concrete,Basement Dig-outs, Brick Fronts, Demo, Etc. I'm Steve Santosusso owner and operator of Santosusso Construction Inc. Santosusso Construction has been a licensed company since 1988, beginning in Los Angeles, California. After being involved in construction for a number of years, I attended and graduated from Pacific Coast Contractor's School. The curriculum included general knowledge of all trades, estimating, and OSHA laws. In 1993 I moved my company to the East Coast where I've been licensed in PA ever since. We are a small personal company with hands on attention to every project. Our employees are well trained and trust-worthy, as are all sub-contractors, whom I have used for many years. This combination of employees and sub-contractors provides a team atmosphere with quality work as our goal. Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SantosussoConstructionInc/
"Santosusso Construction did an amazing job on stepping in to save the day on a fix and flip project that was started by a previous construction company. It would have been completely understandable if Steve, the owner, would’ve opted out from doing the work. But instead, he jumped in, provided a fair price and brought only licensed and expert tradesmen onto the project to get the property sold. After experiencing his dedication to this project, and seeing first hand that he went above and beyond of what was expected, I hired him to renovate my home. Steve is very thorough, honest and was always ready to answer any questions that I had. He kept me updated daily regarding the progress of the construction and assured me that the renovation would be done on time. I would highly recommend Santosusso Construction over any other construction company in the Delaware Valley. And I will 100% be using them again in the future."
Brian N on February 2022
Welcome to Santosusso Construction! Located in Philadelphia, PA. Covering the Tri-State area. We are licensed & insured, offering free estimates. We specialize in residential work including: New Construction, Total Gut Renovations, Remodels, Additions, Decks, Kitchen / Bath, Roofs,Concrete,Basement Dig-outs, Brick Fronts, Demo, Etc. I'm Steve Santosusso owner and operator of Santosusso Construction Inc. Santosusso Construction has been a licensed company since 1988, beginning in Los Angeles, California. After being involved in construction for a number of years, I attended and graduated from Pacific Coast Contractor's School. The curriculum included general knowledge of all trades, estimating, and OSHA laws. In 1993 I moved my company to the East Coast where I've been licensed in PA ever since. We are a small personal company with hands on attention to every project. Our employees are well trained and trust-worthy, as are all sub-contractors, whom I have used for many years. This combination of employees and sub-contractors provides a team atmosphere with quality work as our goal. Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SantosussoConstructionInc/
"Santosusso Construction did an amazing job on stepping in to save the day on a fix and flip project that was started by a previous construction company. It would have been completely understandable if Steve, the owner, would’ve opted out from doing the work. But instead, he jumped in, provided a fair price and brought only licensed and expert tradesmen onto the project to get the property sold. After experiencing his dedication to this project, and seeing first hand that he went above and beyond of what was expected, I hired him to renovate my home. Steve is very thorough, honest and was always ready to answer any questions that I had. He kept me updated daily regarding the progress of the construction and assured me that the renovation would be done on time. I would highly recommend Santosusso Construction over any other construction company in the Delaware Valley. And I will 100% be using them again in the future."
Brian N on February 2022
We are a family owned and operated business since 1988. You will receive personal one on one attention directly with the owner. We are a design build company that can take you through every step of your project with the utmost professionalism and detail. We always encourage communication as we schedule weekly meetings throughout your project. We do this so the project stays on track and all details are given our full attention.
"I am so happy that we found Krain Construction. Brian and his crew really brought our vision to life. We wanted to build 2 stories on top of an already existing foundation that only had a roof on it. We had a hard time finding someone to do it but Brian had no hesitation. He drew up a floor plan and we loved it. His crew built the new frame for our house, did the siding, doors, windows, decks, gutters, hvac. My husband and I are going to do the interior part of the house. If we had any issues we could easily text Brian and he would resolve them quickly. If we had any last minute changes, he would work with us. Very personable and professional. If we ever needed anything else done I would use them again and I would recommend to anyone needing a remodel. I will post some pictures of how our house started and how it is now that they’re done."
Tory H on November 2023
We are a family owned and operated business since 1988. You will receive personal one on one attention directly with the owner. We are a design build company that can take you through every step of your project with the utmost professionalism and detail. We always encourage communication as we schedule weekly meetings throughout your project. We do this so the project stays on track and all details are given our full attention.
"I am so happy that we found Krain Construction. Brian and his crew really brought our vision to life. We wanted to build 2 stories on top of an already existing foundation that only had a roof on it. We had a hard time finding someone to do it but Brian had no hesitation. He drew up a floor plan and we loved it. His crew built the new frame for our house, did the siding, doors, windows, decks, gutters, hvac. My husband and I are going to do the interior part of the house. If we had any issues we could easily text Brian and he would resolve them quickly. If we had any last minute changes, he would work with us. Very personable and professional. If we ever needed anything else done I would use them again and I would recommend to anyone needing a remodel. I will post some pictures of how our house started and how it is now that they’re done."
Tory H on November 2023
We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today and build to perfection with JB Builders!
"JB Builders is the best! Fair and upfront pricing, great attention to detail, beautiful work, and the nicest humans. Highly recommend!"
Lori J on December 2024
We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today and build to perfection with JB Builders!
"JB Builders is the best! Fair and upfront pricing, great attention to detail, beautiful work, and the nicest humans. Highly recommend!"
Lori J on December 2024
C&C Home Remodeling is a full service interior and exterior remodeling company. We specialize in all renovations and remodeling projects from design to completion. We offer free consultation and estimates as well as senior citizen and active military discounts!! Owners oversee every job and are always engaged with the customer. Customer service is always a priority to us! A lot of happy satisfied customers. You will not regret calling C&C for all your remodeling projects! Call is today and become one of our happy customers.
"They did a great job. They were very professional and prompt getting back to me about any questions I had. Even though all the rain we had this spring extended the project they took their time to make sure everything was done right. I get compliments all the time on the great job."
Kathy E on June 2024
C&C Home Remodeling is a full service interior and exterior remodeling company. We specialize in all renovations and remodeling projects from design to completion. We offer free consultation and estimates as well as senior citizen and active military discounts!! Owners oversee every job and are always engaged with the customer. Customer service is always a priority to us! A lot of happy satisfied customers. You will not regret calling C&C for all your remodeling projects! Call is today and become one of our happy customers.
"They did a great job. They were very professional and prompt getting back to me about any questions I had. Even though all the rain we had this spring extended the project they took their time to make sure everything was done right. I get compliments all the time on the great job."
Kathy E on June 2024
Legacy Construction LLC. is a General Contracting firm that has been in business for over 19 years. We provide professionals that are master's in their field to meet the need of our customers. We specialize in Architectural planning and budgeting for your project . We provide New Construction and major Renovations. We offer great service, excellent quality, and great prices. Our Customers are the driving force of our business,and we make ever effort to protect the interest of our customers as if it were our own. We accept all major credit cards and we offer financing .We also provide Pella and Anderson rigid vinyl replacement windows .
"We recently began planning to renovate our apartment and were searching for an architect who could provide a signed drawing to help us navigate the building permit process. During our search, we had a phone conversation with a project manager from a potential contracting company, and we were thoroughly impressed. He was incredibly patient in listening to the challenges we were facing with obtaining the permit. He took the time to explain each step in great detail, including some critical steps we had missed during our first attempt. His company also has a skilled architect who could handle the drawing process. What stood out the most was the project manager’s solid experience working with government staff for permit approval and his ability to oversee the entire renovation project. This made him a very strong candidate to help us address our permit issues. We deeply appreciate the time he dedicated to our project and his invaluable knowledge and patience during our phone call. His professionalism and expertise left a lasting impression, and we would highly recommend him to anyone in need of assistance with a renovation project."
Yujen J on March 2025
Legacy Construction LLC. is a General Contracting firm that has been in business for over 19 years. We provide professionals that are master's in their field to meet the need of our customers. We specialize in Architectural planning and budgeting for your project . We provide New Construction and major Renovations. We offer great service, excellent quality, and great prices. Our Customers are the driving force of our business,and we make ever effort to protect the interest of our customers as if it were our own. We accept all major credit cards and we offer financing .We also provide Pella and Anderson rigid vinyl replacement windows .
"We recently began planning to renovate our apartment and were searching for an architect who could provide a signed drawing to help us navigate the building permit process. During our search, we had a phone conversation with a project manager from a potential contracting company, and we were thoroughly impressed. He was incredibly patient in listening to the challenges we were facing with obtaining the permit. He took the time to explain each step in great detail, including some critical steps we had missed during our first attempt. His company also has a skilled architect who could handle the drawing process. What stood out the most was the project manager’s solid experience working with government staff for permit approval and his ability to oversee the entire renovation project. This made him a very strong candidate to help us address our permit issues. We deeply appreciate the time he dedicated to our project and his invaluable knowledge and patience during our phone call. His professionalism and expertise left a lasting impression, and we would highly recommend him to anyone in need of assistance with a renovation project."
Yujen J on March 2025
With over 12 years of experience, we are a full-service home and business renovation company, hyper focusing in larger construction projects such as additions, new builds, multi-room renovations. RRR-Renovations.com
"I highly recommend Triple R Renovations. They worked on a repairs following a sewage back-up at my aunt’s home. The team was very responsive and had a great attention to small details on the repair work. The work makes it look like the prior damage never happened. The really went the extra mile for my aunt. Finally, they were very reasonable with pricing and understanding of my aunt’s situation."
Michael B on March 2023
With over 12 years of experience, we are a full-service home and business renovation company, hyper focusing in larger construction projects such as additions, new builds, multi-room renovations. RRR-Renovations.com
"I highly recommend Triple R Renovations. They worked on a repairs following a sewage back-up at my aunt’s home. The team was very responsive and had a great attention to small details on the repair work. The work makes it look like the prior damage never happened. The really went the extra mile for my aunt. Finally, they were very reasonable with pricing and understanding of my aunt’s situation."
Michael B on March 2023
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.
The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200.
The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour.
Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.