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Hess Architects

Hess Architects

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About Us

Northwest Suburb & North Shore's Professional Architecture Firm
We are Architects of Custom Residences, spending the time necessary to develop the design with the family to meet their specific needs, and compliment the neighborhood environment.

Awards

Member American Institute of Architects Member Association of Licensed Architects

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Business Details

Business Name

Hess Architects

Phone Number

(815) 528-2945

Address

815-528-2945
hessarchitects@aol.com
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

License Number

Available upon request

Followers

41 Followers

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Building Design

Architectural Drawings

Custom Homes

House Plans

New Home Construction

Home Additions

Home Extensions

Sustainable Design

Floor Plans

Energy-Efficient Homes

Green Building

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Universal Design

Multigenerational Homes

Historic Building Conservation

Handicap-Accessible Design

Barn Design & Construction

Basement Remodeling

Mudroom Design

Attic Conversion

Basement Design

Deck Design

Garage Design

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Areas Served

Crystal Lake

Carpentersville

Saint Charles

Algonquin

Lake in the Hills

Huntley

McHenry

Woodstock

Geneva

Cary

Hinsdale

Wauconda

Barrington

Burr Ridge

Gilberts

Island Lake

West Dundee

Inverness

Johnsburg

Volo

Lakemoor

Lake Barrington

South Barrington

Fox River Grove

Barrington Hills

Kildeer

Deer Park

Sleepy Hollow

East Dundee

North Barrington

Oakwood Hills

Prairie Grove

Port Barrington

Tower Lake

Bull Valley

McCullom Lake

Cuba

Holiday Hills

Trout Valley

Greenwood

Lakewood

Dundee

Ingleside

Kane County

North Shore

Northwest Suburbs

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Credentials

3 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2024 - Service
Best of Houzz 2020 - Service
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
4 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Houzz Industry Research - Barometer
Recommended on Houzz
250 Ideabook Saves
3 Affiliations
The American Institute of ArchitectsAssociation Of Licensed ArchitectsAIA Chicago
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Dennis Dadej
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mr. Hess is amazing! That is as simple as I can put it. I am military and my wife and I are finally wanted to build our last, never move ever again, home. We searched plans for years, Literally years. By the time we contacted Mr. Hess we were so confRead Full Review
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6 Reviews for Hess Architects

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|6 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
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5.0
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smit76pejd
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James stepped in for my prior architect, who was retiring, to work on an addition, a deck expansion, and new garage design for me. There were a few mid-stream changes that required continued involvement and analysis. James was always responsive and helped me through those changes, as well as generating the needed documentation for City review. I'd recommend him for any residential project and will definitely use him for any future architectural needs!
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Dennis Dadej
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mr. Hess is amazing! That is as simple as I can put it. I am military and my wife and I are finally wanted to build our last, never move ever again, home. We searched plans for years, Literally years. By the time we contacted Mr. Hess we were so confused and overloaded we actually no longer had any idea what we wanted in a house. All we could give him were vague references to how we wanted to live after being military for several decades. His designs were awesome. We instantly knew this was what we had no idea we wanted. Additionally, this interaction was from over 1400 miles away as we do not yet live where we are building. He was interested, positive and extremely responsive to all our myriad questions and concerns. You definitely NEED to work with Mr. Hess if you want a fairly stress free design phase!
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Walter Lung
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mr Hess help evaluate some structure damage to the basement floor supports for my foreclosure I purchased recently. I had add footings and new 6" x 6" supports under his direction. Very helpful with his recommendations and he followed up with me also. Thank you again!
Amy Fritz
Amy Fritz
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Jim did an incredible job drawing up plans to create 2 functional bathrooms from 2 very funky, very NOT functional bathrooms in my 1898 home in Geneva. He was very patient, and willing to work through the multiple iterations needed to work around all the challenges that a 1898 structure presented. It was a pleasure to work with Jim. Unfortunately, I moved before I was able to execute on his plan, but the drawings were an asset in selling my home.
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Kenneth Koeppen
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Jim is an outstanding Architect, knowledgeable with great ideas. Jim was always on time for appointments and he worked them into your schedule.
Pat Olinger
Pat Olinger
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I decided to add a first floor master on to our home. We spoke with several architects prior to meeting James Hess, that could not give us the look that we wanted on the exterior of the house. James helped us work through some tricky situations. We did not want our addition to look like an afterthought!! When the project was completed, the addition looked as though it should have always been there! I have recommended James to friends and neighbors. Thank you, James! We truly love the work that you provided for us!
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Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in custom residences, dedicating time to develop designs that meet each family's specific needs and complement their neighborhood. Our services include custom homes, basement remodeling, home additions, and extensions, ensuring a tailored approach to every project. We are experts in creating unique living spaces.

Absolutely, we specialize in designing fully custom homes. Our approach involves spending the necessary time to develop a unique design with your family, ensuring it meets your specific needs and complements the surrounding neighborhood environment in Crystal Lake, IL. Your vision is our blueprint.

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1 Comment

Commented: Is the tile on the porch floor slate? or ceramic?It's bluestone, and the homeowners love it. Thank you for asking!
September 30, 2018
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