1. Flow Design Architects
Based in Salem, MA, Flow Design Architects works as an architect. The business has been operating for 9 years with a team of 14. Much of an architect's value comes from solving problems before construction starts, such as fitting an addition within setbacks, keeping natural light in a reworked floor plan, or matching an older home's character. Changes on paper are far cheaper than changes once walls are framed. On their profile, Flow Design Architects lists project type description: new construction, addition to existing structure, remodel of a few rooms and complete remodel; professional services needed: project consultation, design drawings, construction documents (blueprints), construction administration and contractor selection assistance; property type: residential and commercial. Contractors giving very different bids for the same idea often signals that the project needs clear drawings and specifications before anyone prices it. Mention your timeline, whether you already have a builder in mind, and which services you need, from design only to construction support. Some architects bill hourly for small projects and a fixed fee for larger ones, so ask how extra revisions and site visits are billed. Customers in Salem and nearby areas such as Marblehead, Beverly and Swampscott can request a quote. Posted hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Accepted payment methods include Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal and Venmo. Request a quote from Flow Design Architects on Fixerlane and describe the job you need done.