I was looking for a specific service (structural inspection) & started a project request via Yelp…read moreto receive quotes. Bitarchitects provided a prompt response, prompt call phone consultation & next steps. Within 1 week of contact I was able to discuss my concerns, the engineer completed a thorough walk through of my home & gave me ample amount of time view discuss my concerns. More importantly they didn't drag out the walkthrough for hours!! I appreciate the honest responses to help distinguish between normal settlement & items that are concerning. I'm waiting on the written report (inspection was completed one business day before writing this review) to proceed with the fixes. I strongly urge spending time & money on an inspection from a structural engineer before spending $$$$ for repairs that aren't needed. Prior to contacting I had 2 vendors try to sell me solutions for problems I didn't have. The price I paid for the inspection literally saved me $$,$$$. My selection of Bitarchitects was because they heard my initial concern, were quick to provide service, & provided communication from initial inquiry to the day of service.

I am adding to my earlier review (see below) - because Bitarchitects helped us successfully…read morecomplete a significant structural reinforcement of our home. Terry Bitar and her team were great to work with every step of the project. They handled things large and small to successfully complete the project. It was easy to communicate with the team, both on big picture issues and on smaller logistical issues. Bitarchitects listened to us and provided us with options and expertise to navigate the task of structural reinforcements for our 100-year old DC home. I also appreciated that, in addition to talking through things, they neatly put things in writing so there was a clear documentation of the project. -- We had an urgent concern with a structural issue in our old house so we reached out to Bitarchitects based on their good reviews here. We received a prompt response and soon had an engineer evaluating our house. The engineer was thorough, helpful, and went above and beyond. He provided a lot of valuable insight both on site and then in a comprehensive written report. I also appreciate that Bitarchitects is able to help me find vendors to complete the work recommended in the engineering report. I have had a great experience from the start and would recommend Bitarchitects to other homeowners.

We have worked with Chris Tucker on several projects over the last ten years. The most recent…read moreproject was a rear screen porch and patio. After listened to our desires to reclaim our back yard from the mosquitos, Chris designed a slightly modern outdoor entertaining space off the back of our traditional 1920s American Foursquare. The results were the blend of the traditional screen porch (beadboard ceiling, ipe flooring) with modern features (recessed LED lighting, ceiling fans, all-weather speakers) creating a perfect bug-free entertaining space. Completing the project is a small patio containing a couple of chairs and our grill. We could't be happier with the way the project turned out! While the project went slightly longer than expected (don't they all!), the quality of the design and construction were worth the extra few weeks. Chris was very good at keeping us appraised of the progress during all phases of the project (design, permitting, change orders, inspections, etc.), answering our questions and concerns about building process, and incorporating our changes during construction. We will certainly use Mode 4 Architecture and Chris Tucker for any future projects at our house!

Called with a quick architecture related question and was impressed with the professionalism and…read moresupport. I will definitely consider using this firm with my next project.

This guy presents himself as a guru of green architecture, but his main talent is writing invoices…read more To design a top-to-bottom remodel of my four-story house, he visited it once. He flew in a young architect from Colorado (!) to document the house, but they were both distracted by a disaster on another job (frantically redesigning at the last minute) and the drawings of my house were a mess - a door where there wasn't one, pipes and radiators missing, measurements wrong. They brought in a 'structural engineer' who jumped up and down on one part of the concrete floor like a toddler on a trampoline, pronounced it sound, and added, grinning, "I went to school for 10 years to learn how to do this." Maybe he should have studied longer, since it turned out that the floor was cracked through, and only one inch thick in parts (and underneath it was a sewer pipe that could have passed for a colander). Helicon also gave wrong information about the DC code and regulations. As for Helicon's proposed drawings for the renovation, just for one example, we would have had to walk around a bed to get out the back door. When I began to raise questions about the work, he simply refused to answer my emails and refused to go to mediation - although that's what his contract calls for in case of a dispute. When we finally parted ways, he kept all of his hefty fees and retainer, and didn't even return the books and magazines I had lent him as examples. Now, I'm glad to say, I've got a sound, beautiful renovation underway, and a great architect - who just can't believe the drawings from Helicon.

Helicon Works provided me with truly global guidance during a major whole-house renovation,…read morebringing expert attention to the practical/technical details of design and construction as well as the spiritual aspects of making a home. The result is a home that is beautiful, functional, and energy-efficient. I did not hesitate to call on them again when undertaking a second major project.

Renovated our bathroom completely and working on a project at another home as well. Cruz has been…read moregreat! He gets the job done and understood our vision. He was able to tell us where the last contractors we used messed up and corrected it making sure the work was done properly. Would highly recommend Cruz moving forward to anyone in need of a good contractor. Thank You Cruz!

The customer service was excellent! He is very responsive and walked me through the process. I am…read morevery happy with the results. 10/10 would recommend!

I want to sincerely thank ADS for the excellent work they did on the tenant layout changes for OXUS…read moreBILLIARDS, SNOOKER & HOOKAH LOUNGE. Their service was outstanding from start to finish. They were extremely patient with all of the revisions and very supportive throughout the challenging PWC approval process. Derek is a great person and an exceptional architect. His professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made the entire experience much smoother. I highly recommend him and ADS to anyone looking for architectural design and project management services.

From the owner: Start your project in next 30-60 days. Residential &…read moreCommercial Projects. Serving VA, MD, & DC Metro Area. Established in 2002, with over 25 years of experience, Services include; structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site development, and new tenant build-outs. Design for residential properties and light commercial including restaurants, offices, hair salons, spas, office space and so much more. Building permits & project management.

For the past 19+ years, I have used the services provided by Advanced Structural Concepts to aid in…read morethe structural design and integrity of my residential design work. I have been very happy with the service and support I have received from ASC.

Reliable, exceptional, effective, and excellent in their work. I'll always recommend them.read more

I have talked to Matt about a project we have, and he showed great deal of knowledge and expertise…read more In addition, he wasted no time in explaining and talking to me about what I want in the project and guiding me to the right approach. I can see from the thinking process he showed that his projects will be well thought of. He also demonstrated familiarity with the DC permitting process and requirements. I highly recommend Ossolinski Architects as a professional and reliable architects for commercial or residential.

Ossolinski Architects did the renovation on our late 19th century home, and we are extremely happy…read morewith the end results. Matt was great to work with. He really listened and worked hard to ensure we understood exactly what he was thinking, and he took time to ask questions to make sure he understood what we were thinking. He has a great eye for design and included details to our project that really aded to the look we were going for. He had a contractor that he worked with, rather than putting the project out for bid. We were unsure of how this might affect the project, but the contractor, Stan, was knowledgeable, practical and demonstrated great integrity.

Washington DC Permit Expeditors performed as advertised. They obtained my building permit in three…read moredays with no hassle. Great job!

From the owner: Permit expediting for individuals and businesses as well as an in-house team of architects and…read moreengineers to provide the documents needed in support of your permit application or to simply provide custom designed, stamped building plans from the start. Your one stop shop for permits/drawings. We obtain permits for residential and business customers in the nation's capitol at a fraction of the time it normally takes to get it done. No matter if it's a building permit, a certificate of occupancy, or any other type of residential or commercial permit, we will come to you and discuss your project and set forth a plan forward to obtain the permit that you need.

I've worked with Allen-Norris on several projects and I'm impressed with their team. Nicole is a…read moregreat communicator and easy to work with. Robert is very friendly and helpful as well. They're on time and compliant with all my requests. I never had any complaints while working with them. They're local and easy to get a hold of for whatever reason. If you're in need of a permit expeditor I highly recommend giving them a try!

Trash permitters. Wasted so much of my time and money. Don't waste your money. YOU GET WHAT YOU…read morePAY FOR.