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Patera

Architects, Structural Engineering, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

Patera is a full-service , Wisconsin-based architecture and engineering firm specializing in comprehensive design, planning and engineering services. Patera is a team of architects and engineers who excel; at listening. Getting to know you and how you work-your business needs, your goals, your dreams-forms the foundation for every commercial and residential project Patera takes on.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Full service Architectural & Structural Engineering firm. Specializing in Residential Custom Homes and Remodels, Multi-family, Commercial, Retail, Office & Industrial. We have over 55 years of combined experience.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.915 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
7%
3
7%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Kamen K.
08/2017
4.0
architect
  + -1 more
I was able to get a hold of the architect that works there, he did give me an email. When he wanted to know the measurements, and he asked me to go to the village and get the original Blue prints it would be cheaper then me to create the design, So I took time off of work, and the village cant print them, and they gave them to me temporally to take pictures, I scanned it put in in a PDF, and he came back and said nope he would have to recreate the designs, and said it would be $1500.00. I said no way. I could see for a whole house, but not just the basement.
Description of Work: wanting to do design for my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jane O.
01/2016
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Roger K.
07/2015
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
The engineer was able to provide clear and detailed drawings which not only the remodeler could understand but so could I. They responded in a timely manner which enabled us to keep our project moving ahead since removal of the walls was not in our original plan..
Description of Work: The engineer evaluated and planned how we could remove walls for our home remodel.

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
$300

MARCY G.
06/2015
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jane W.
05/2015
5.0
remodeling, architect, home remodeling
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Prepared Architectural drawing for a bathroom bedroom remodel in order for to get the building permit.

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

glen G.
03/2014
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
Through several in depth meetings, we met to discuss and share our ideas for the new residential home we intend to build in SE Wisconsin. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Nathan throughout the process. He was thorough, knowledgeable, professional and very easy to work with. He was extremely willing to work with us on our ideas and schedule. We have never built before, but Nathan was very patient with us, answering all of our questions and providing insight not only into intelligent design, but a great deal of information about current building processes and practices. We felt much more confident talking with builders armed with this knowledge. Everyone we've spoken with in the industry that knows Nathan has remarked how great it is to work with him. It is clear he has built a lot of respect from those who work from his plans. The cost of doing this with a professional was well worth it to get exactly what we wanted in our new home. We would recommend Nathan and Patera to anyone who is wondering where or how to begin this very complex process.
Description of Work: Patera worked with our ideas to design and provide complete sets of drawings and technical documents for our new residential home.

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
$5,000

Ken S.
09/2013
3.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
They were super fast. They were super responsive on the onset and then when I said, "hey, thanks for your quote. I have these ten questions I'd like answered." I never heard from them again! They stopped responding to them because I wanted the contract price to be fixed. I have too much to do to hang around waiting for people. They never came out. It was written. It included one visit to the site to see what they were up against. I gave them my proposal and all my structural designs for my house. They just did not respond. I emailed them a couple of times and I never got a reply.
Description of Work: I used Patera for structural engineering for a quote. The initial response was superfast. I cannot tell if they are good at what they do as I did not work with them. I am an engineer myself. I designed my home. I could not get approval without a structural engineer to endorse it and check my work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MICHAEL H.
08/2013
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
They came out right away and met the inspector to take care of the issue.
Description of Work: They did some drawings and I am in the process of getting a contractor to do the work.

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
$1,250

ROBERT Y.
05/2013
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I needed to make a structural repair to an over-notched floor joist in my basement. Patera provided a stamped drawing detailing the required fix for a reasonable price. It was a straight forward and easy process. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeff S.
05/2013
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
They were very good and responsive. They came out right away to take a look and put together what I needed within a couple of days. It was a very good experience.
Description of Work: I used Patera for architecture and engineering.

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
$400

Polly R.
02/2013
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
We started with a concept, Patera has taken the ideas into reality.
Description of Work: Patera is doing the building design for our new office space. They have taken our ideas and made them into a great design for an office. We are starting the build out and Patera are helping out through each phase of the project. They have been great with ideas, follow through and being flexible as our company is growing in staff numbers as we go through the design process.

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
$36,000

MARCY G.
11/2011
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
wI recently puchased a home in a lovely neighborhood with NO curb appeal. It needed a new roof, so I decided at the same time to remodel my front porch. The space I had to work with was limited and the porch could not be expanded because of the location of the garage. The house is also a 70"s ranch, so the porch needed to fit the style. Owen did a fabulous job of designing a porch that really matches my home, yet gives it elegance and charm that were missing before. Originally, we were going to use brick for the bottom half of the front pillars. Unfortunately, I was not able to find a match to the existing brick on the house. I called Owen and he had new drawings for me within the week. Great service! Great price! Great design!
Description of Work: I recently puchased a home in a lovely neighborhood with NO curb appeal. It needed a new roof, so I decided at the same time to remodel my front porch. I contacted Patera and met with Owen to get some ideas for what type of design would work with my house. I really like his ideas for the limited space I had to work with and staying within my budget. Needless to say, he came up with a great architectural plan. I now have a lovely front porch and curb appeal!

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
$100

Susan M.
03/2011
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
I called and made an appointment. They were able to come out within 2 days to inspect the joists that were visible. They informed me of the problem and sent me data on what work will need to be done.
Description of Work: Analyzed the joist in my attic.

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

REBECCA H.
10/2010
5.0
architect, structural engineer
  + 0 more
Tom's initial visit was to learn the history of the problem and have a look at the areas of water leakage and rotting. I've had many people out to look at the problem, but Tom was the first to notice that the windows had not been flashed properly. Tom contacted a building contractor, Steve Marino, to continue the investigation of the problem. Steve, his carpenter, and Tom all came to my house and spent the day removing siding to fully investigate the extent of damage, gathering data and taking photos needed for Tom's report. The preparation of the report took longer than I'd hoped, but that was at exactly the same time that Tom was changing companies. On that note, I'd have to say that Tom was extremely professional about the situation. I was provided a release from the Patera contract and a new contract with the new company. Except for the minor delay and a couple of extra documents, it was as if there was no transition at all. Because my home is just under 10 years old and there will likely be litigation, the thoroughness and quality of the report are of extreme importance. My lawyer reviewed the report and said it was excellent, and I'm very satisfied with the service I've received.
Description of Work: Tom Laufenberg investigated the cause and developed a remediation report and plan for water leaks and rotting on the back side of my house. When we started the process, Tom was with Patera. The reason I marked that I would not work with this company again is because Tom moved to a different company, and I will continue working with Tom in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,000

Response from Patera
Tom was a very valuable member to the Patera team. Since his departure we continue to offer these services in the same high quality manner for which Patera has been known.

Ellen M.
02/2010
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
We started a new home design by bringing Owen several books, photos and a similar floor plan that we liked On our next meeting, he showed us a plan for a beautiful modern bungalow, with wrap around porches and beautiful arches, stonework, and a great layout. It was a little larger in square footage than we wanted so we tweaked the plan and maximized a smaller space. Owen listened to all of our needs and had great ideas to achieve our goals.
Description of Work: Owen designed a bungalow style home for us. He was phenomenal. The home is gorgeous and I would not change a thing. He was extremely attentive to our design ideas, and developed a plan better than I could have ever imagined. I WOULD RECOMMEND OWEN AND PATERA WITHOUT HESITATION.

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
$2,500

    Contact information

    2601 Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151

    www.paterallc.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    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

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Architects,
    Structural Engineering,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Foundation Repair,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
    Homebuilders,
    Home inspection

    FAQ

    Patera is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Patera accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Patera offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Patera offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Patera does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Patera does not offer emergency services.
    No, Patera does not offer warranties.
    Patera offers the following services: Full service Architectural & Structural Engineering firm. Specializing in Residential Custom Homes and Remodels, Multi-family, Commercial, Retail, Office & Industrial. We have over 55 years of combined experience.

    Contact information

    2601 Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151

    www.paterallc.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed