Custom Home Builders in Old Monroe

“Donna, Allan, and their architectural support team are amazingly and refreshingly personal, creative, professional, and responsive. They were able to take an old 70s ranch with all its oddities and convert it into a new craftsman style home. They listened carefully over many conferences to come up with a creative design, worked within our budget to get us what we needed, revised and revised patiently to get it perfect, and then followed up with on the job supervision and sometimes substantive changes on the fly, including invaluable help with the governmental review process. They all worked so well with our construction crew, who had their cell numbers for on the spot questions about plans or problems, of which, one can imagine, there were many. Thanks to Donna's architectural design (the neighbors are truly in awe of the front elevation and interior transformation), Allan's meticulously drafted plans (the city review board and fire teams said they had never seen such meticulous detail), and the respectful collaboration with all involved (we are all still talking to each other after what ended up being a tedious, four year project), we now have the transformed home we wanted when we started: solid as a rock and nearly soundproof, aesthetically consistent with the older parts of the house, and the openness, light, and functionality of a new home, even if it all drove Donna and Allan crazy sometimes trying to get it for us! They did it all with a smile, and with exceptional professionalism. They certainly went the distance for us, and are just an awesome team. They have my highest recommendation as an architectural firm.”

“Daryl designed our basement and we LOVE it. He is very easy to work with and makes himself available easily. I would highly recommend him. I have photos but coulnt find them to share at this time :(”

“Worked with Jenny now on several projects. All turned out great! Actually way better than I could have imagined. Fun to work with, great ideas, helped me navigate through all the zoning and permitting and found me a great contractor. Looking forward to my next project.”

“We received stellar, compassionate, easy to understand professional service from ibds, PC during a time we needed help quickly. The initial contact with them to the end of our project was very efficient and thorough and they always had our best interest in the forefront. We highly recommend ibds, PC to anyone from large construction to even minor home remodeling. Their integrity surpasses any we've had the honor to work with. Thank you ibds, PC!”

“"After a long search we found Jane Ann. It was our lucky day! We were in hopes of designing a home you didn't see in St. Louis everyday. What we wanted was more of a European look, something you would find in the countryside of Italy or France or in Carmel, California. Jane Ann had not done a home exactly like we had envisioned, but what she had done, were unusual homes, that answered the specific vision of her clients. By looking at her portfolio, we knew she didn't have one style, but the ability to be OPEN MINDED and to LISTEN to client's ideas and to be able to bring those ideas to life. Jane Ann is the consummate professional. She is a great listener, practical in her approach, a great designer, and a good referee when two spouses don't see eye-to-eye. She has the ability to let you know your ideas have been heard, and that she will do all she can to make your vision a reality. If we were to do another home, Jane Ann's number would be first number we would call." Giver her a call, you will be happy you did! Ann Althoff and John (Jody) Mayer (not the singer)”

“We have worked with Helen Lee on a full home renovation project , Helen's design concepts and drawings were easily understood , and with the great set of plans that were drawn the project was completed in record time . Helen has been always available for any questions that arose during the project .”

“We've had a series of major renovations on our home and Mark has done the design/drawings for each phase of construction. We gutted a basement that required lowering the floor to get better ceiling height. We added a master bath/laundry upstairs. And most recently, we redesigned our kitchen and added a family room and office off the back of the house for a more open floor plan and additional living space. Mark did an excellent job of keeping the design in line with the look of the rest of the house, but the floor plan is more open which is hard to find in older homes (ours is close to 90 years old). We have loved the new addition and Mark did such a great job of figuring out what we really wanted and making it all work. I would highly recommend Mark for your next renovation or new design project!”

“I have worked with Architect Randall Comfort for over twenty years now. Since the summer of 1993 my company has completed numerous construction projects that were designed by Randall and each experience was nothing less than professional. Randall possesses a unique creative talent that I find rare in this cookie cutter age of design and construction. I have worked with other design firms and found that they often fall short when it comes to creativity. Not only has my company worked directly for Randall's clients but I have also employed Comfort Architecture in a design-build capacity on many occasions. Randall always provides very detailed complete sets of working drawings that make my job as a contractor easier. Many of the local muni- cipalities I work in recognize the quality of his work and the permitting process is often expedited. One last note regarding Randall's services. His customers and my company have used and bene- fited from incorporating a schematic design phase into the project. A qualified contractor can often provide preliminary pricing to help create a sound budget before the construction drawing process begins. Comfort Architecture has always met my expectations and I am sure will meet yours. Respectfully submitted by, Kirk Ostertag Ostertag Construction Company”

“My wife and I gave Greg Worley of ARCH-WORX a real challenge: create an up-to-date master suite, move a basement garage to the main level and add space for a large storage room and exercise room to our 1935 era home. One of the primary goals was to maintain the home’s existing character and appearance with the added difficulty that the house was already built to the building setback lines. Challenge presented and Greg delivered in spades, creating spaces beyond what we ever imagined. Very limited by the existing stairs, half bath and inner foyer, ARCH-WORX developed a design utilizing beautiful cabinetry, white marble and generous spaces that accentuate the existing features of our home to create our master suite. The garage addition fits in perfectly with the existing house, simplifying our daily access routines and the storage and exercise rooms are creatively tucked under the new garage. Challenge met and exceeded.”

“ARBA Studios provided design work for a lower level finish. We were impressed with Monica's ability to provide a design site-unseen, as we live several states away. We will most certainly consider ARBA for future renovation projects.”