Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers Near Gold Run

“5 stars all the way! Omar saw our "complicated" project, and let us know he could do it and was happy to take on a challenge. We are very happy with Omar and his company. I have done a lot of work over the years and am happy to say that if you live in this area, he is your guy. He was fair and honest from the get go. The price he gives you is the price you will pay. I never received any surprise "change orders". As contractors go, Omar was VERY open and communicative. No problems ever getting him or his crew on the phone. He had great suggestions on all things we discussed. Always seemed to know a lot about his work and various things people like. The project was a big one, and I am super happy with how fast it went. He even got started for us over Thanksgiving and Xmas, and his crew would show up on Saturday or Sunday sometimes to keep on working (which was fine with us!). There were no subcontractors involved... everything was through Noor Construction. If we had any minor issues that needed correcting, Omar would come and look at it and tell his crew what to do. We really appreciate the details, crown molding and trim was superbly done, and the tile was just amazing, we are very impressed with his team. I mean seriously anyone who has attempted to do crown molding in the past knows what I am talking about. For details if you've made it this far, our story: Where shall I start. I suppose we start with the idea: build a bedroom in the second floor space of our "great room" which has really tall ceilings... like 30 feet plus. So basically add a bedroom in the second story "empty space" above the first floor. Easy right? Well, after getting ghosted by several contractors, I finally called Omar. He informed he thought we were probably getting ghosted because the architect had told him that footings were needed to support this new bedroom which would be sort of like an island in the middle of the house. We live on a hill, so these support columns would have to go through the first floor, basement, and then under the house. This added to the cost, but we really wanted a bedroom in that space. Omar gave me a price. I told him no thanks, the cost came in higher due to the footings needed. After a few weeks, we talked it over, changed our minds. We really needed the bedroom. I called him, thinking "gosh he probably won't want our work". Omar came back, no change in price, same deal as before, he didn't even bat an eye, he was ready to go, and this was like 4 weeks later after I told him no. So yea, it was project that I was told was too much for people, everyone didn't want to go get permits or deal with the footings... Omar told us what to expect and stuck to the plan. He dealt with the County and the inspector always came and said even himself "these guys know what they are doing". We passed all inspections. Omar even was super flexible about adding things to the project as we went along.”

“To me, it's all about process. Joel and his crew started off with setting me up with an interior designer. She measured everything and talked with us about what we wanted. Then she sent us renderings of the finished Master Bath. Once we agreed on the design, she sent us to Ferguson's to pick out our fixtures. Then she sent us to Arizona Tile to pick out our countertops, flooring, shower walls etc. Once that was all done, Joel met with us and went over the costs of our fixtures, Tile etc, and labor. After we agreed that we had everything we wanted the contract was signed. The only time we went over the budget was because of change orders that we initiated, otherwise we did not exceed the contract. I can't give Usher Building & Design Inc any higher stars because the system won't let me!”

“Over the past 18 months or so, we’ve hired Sandra for several design projects and plan sets for our home in El Dorado County, including a complex addition with a new primary and bath in addition to a sizeable detached garage with staircase to overhead storage. For every project, she contributed creative ideas and thoughtful details we never would have imagined on our own. Her attention to detail was truly exceptional. The addition involved a full kitchen expansion, an amazing utility area (with even a dog bath!), a second primary suite and overall remodel of other areas, while adding over 1,200 sq ft to our current home . The way she designed and organized those spaces were both smart and beautiful. Sandra communicated clearly throughout the entire process and genuinely took the time to understand our priorities and how we live. We also trusted her to manage the permitting process with EDC, and everything was approved on the first submission with no revisions needed. We did not have to communicate with the planning department, she did all that. She provided excellent referrals for engineering, grading, and geo work, along with several contractors for bidding. She coordinated seamlessly with everyone involved, making the whole process much easier for us. We also had her work on things in addtion to the contracted projects which she did at an hourly add on rate we found reasonable. Sandra really took care of everything, and we’re thrilled with her designs, her plans, and the final outcome. Even better, we gained a friend along the way. She’s truly wonderful to work with. :)”