Services
Architectural Services
We provide architecture, engineering, permit drawings, BIM, 3D visualization, and construction and insurance estimates for homeowners, builders, and restoration contractors across the United States.
- 5+ Years
- 250+ Design Projects
- 50+ Permit Sets Approved
- 2,000+ Insurance Estimates
- Nationwide Service
About Maison AEC
Design, Engineering, And Estimating In One Firm
One team from the first layout to the final drawings.
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Architecture, Engineering, And Estimating
Maison AEC is an architecture, engineering, and estimating firm.
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Every Stage Of Design
Our architectural services cover each stage of design, from the first layout to the drawings your contractor builds from.
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Engineers On The Team
Our engineers draw the structural and MEP sheets.
Our AEC Services
Design And Documentation
Architectural Design Services
Our architectural design services cover new homes, additions, renovations, ADUs, and commercial buildings. You get the floor plans, elevations, sections, and details, along with the structural and MEP sheets.
Permit Drawing Services
We prepare complete residential permit sets for new homes, additions, ADUs, and remodels. If your building department sends corrections on a set we made, we revise it and resubmit within 48 hours at no extra charge.
Interior Design Services
Our interior design services start from a mood, a theme, or a few photos you like. You get a mood board, a layout plan, a detailed floor plan, and a 3D model for your home or commercial space, usually within one week.
Engineering And Modeling
3D Architectural Visualization Services
Our 3D architectural visualization services include exterior and interior renders, walkthrough animations, 360° virtual tours, 3D floor plans, and aerial views. We build every render from your drawings, so the details you see match the plans.
Civil And Structural Engineering
Our engineers can help you with foundation plans, framing plans, beam and header schedules, grading and drainage, and MEP layouts that match the architectural sheets. If you already have a design, you can hire us for the structural and MEP sheets only.
BIM Services
We create architectural, structural, and MEP models in Revit and test them for clashes before the drawings reach the field. We also convert DWG files, PDF sheets, and point clouds into working Revit models.
Estimating
Construction Estimating Services
We price your plans by CSI division, with labor, material, and equipment on separate lines. Before you bid, we list every scope gap in your drawings, and most plan sets are delivered in 48 hours as Excel and PDF.
Xactimate Estimating Services
We write line-item insurance claim estimates in Xactimate for restoration contractors, public adjusters, and homeowners. You get the ESX file and a PDF in 48 hours on most files. When your carrier uses Symbility, we write the estimate in Symbility.
Why Hire An AEC Firm For Architectural Services
An AEC firm provides architecture and engineering services, and estimating under one contract. When you hire an architect who works alone, the structural and MEP engineers usually come from other offices, and you or your contractor end up comparing their sheets to find what does not match. Architectural engineering services cover the structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design of a building.
Here is what changes when Maison AEC handles your project:
Fewer Change Orders On Site
Our structural engineers size the beams and headers while the architect draws the plan, so every opening matches the beam schedule before your crew starts framing.
Fewer RFIs From Your Trades
We lay out the ducts and pipes around the framing on the structural sheets, so your HVAC and plumbing crews install them as drawn.
Bids That Cover The Full Scope
Our estimators list what your drawing set leaves out before you bid, so you can price it or exclude it.
Renders That Match The Build
Your renders and BIM models come from your permit drawings, and we update them when the design changes.
One Firm For The Whole Project
You hire us for your design, engineering, permits, and estimates, and you call one number when a question comes up.
Our Clients
Who Uses Our Construction Estimating Services
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Programming
Programming is the first phase, where you and the architect write down what the project needs: the rooms, their sizes, your budget, and a deadline. We check your local zoning and building code before we draw the first layout.
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Schematic Design
Schematic design sets the layout and the overall shape and height of the building. You get floor plan options and early elevations, and select a floor plan you want before we move to design development.
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Design Development
We add dimensions and details to the plans, elevations, and sections, and our engineers draw the structural plans. You select materials and finishes and make any layout changes you still want.
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Construction Documents
Construction documents are the full drawing set your contractor prices and builds from. Our set includes the architectural, structural, MEP, and site plans.
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Permitting
The permit set is the set of drawings your building department reviews before it issues a permit. We prepare it to your local requirements, submit it, and make any corrections the reviewer asks for.
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Construction Support
We guide your general contractor through construction and respond to RFIs until the project is built.
Additional Services
Some projects need more than the basic phases. We also provide 3D renderings and walkthrough animations, interior design, BIM modeling, construction cost estimates, and as-built models of existing buildings.
Who We Work With
Homeowners
You come to us for a new home, an addition, an ADU, a renovation, or a room redesign. If your home has an insurance claim, we can also write the estimates for the repair.
General Contractors And Builders
We provide drawing sets with framing dimensions and connection details on the sheets, so your crew sends fewer RFIs. We also prepare your bid estimates by CSI division and send the scope gaps we find in the drawings.
Design-Build And Architecture Firms
Outsourcing architectural services lets you take on more projects without adding staff. We produce construction documents, structural and MEP sheets, BIM models, and renders formatted to your title block and naming standards.
Restoration Contractors And Public Adjusters
We write line-item Xactimate and Symbility estimates under your letterhead, with notes on the items an adjuster is likely to question. Our estimators have written 2,000+ insurance estimates with $5 million+ approved.
Developers
You get budget estimates for lender and investor packages, designs for duplexes, townhomes, and small multi-family buildings, and renders and aerial views to pre-sell or pre-lease units.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
“Maison AEC helped turn our ideas into a practical home design. The team listened carefully, explained our options clearly, and kept us informed throughout the planning process.”
Sarah Mitchell
Homeowner
“We needed guidance with the plans and documentation for our home addition. Maison AEC made the process feel manageable and helped us understand what was needed at each stage.”
Emily Roberts
Homeowner
“The drawings were clear and well organized, making coordination with our construction team much easier. We appreciated the attention to detail and quick responses to our questions.”
James Carter
General Contractor
“The detailed estimate gave us a clearer understanding of the project scope and budget. Having that information early helped us plan the next steps with greater confidence.”
Michael Bennett
Property Developer
10,000+ trusted customers all over the world
How Our Architect Services Work
Step 1
Free Consultation
Book a free consultation and tell us your property address, what you want to build or fix, and your deadline. Send any drawings, surveys, photos, scans, or claim files you already have.
Step 2
Scope And Timeline
We confirm which AEC services your project needs, what you will get, the price, and a delivery date. Work starts when you approve the scope.
Step 3
Design, Drawings, Or Estimate
Our architects, engineers, and estimators produce the work, and you review drafts at set points. Design and rendering work includes two rounds of revisions.
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Delivery And Construction Support
You receive your final drawings, models, renders, or estimates in the file format you need. During construction, we guide your general contractor and respond to RFIs.
Service Areas
Architectural Services Across The United States
Maison AEC provides architectural services in every state. You can hire us for architectural design, engineering, BIM, 3D visualization, interior design, construction estimates, and Xactimate claim estimates wherever your project is located. Residential permit sets are filed in the states listed on our permit drawing services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Architectural Services FAQs
What are architectural services?
Architectural services are the work an architect does to plan, design, and document a building so it can be permitted and built. They include programming, design, construction documents, permitting, and support during construction.
What do architectural services include?
Architectural services generally cover the entire lifecycle of a building project, organized into core phases from initial planning to construction completion. Basic architectural services include programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
What are some examples of architectural services?
Examples of architectural services include standard project phases like schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Specialized architectural services include 3D renderings, interior design, BIM modeling, and cost estimating. Maison AEC provides all of these for homes and commercial buildings.
How much does an architect usually charge?
Architects typically charge 8% to 15% of the total construction cost for full-service residential projects. The total costs generally scale between $5,000 and $20,000+ depending on the scope of the project. Maison AEC prices architectural design at $3 to $12 per square foot, and we quote each of our other services before work starts.
What is the difference between an architect and building design services?
An architect is licensed by the state to design buildings and seal drawings. Building design services come from designers who are not licensed as architects. Your state, project type, and building department decide whether your project needs stamped drawings. Residential permit sets we prepare are stamped by an architect licensed in your jurisdiction.
Can I hire Maison AEC for one service only?
Yes. You can hire us for a single service, like permit set from your existing plans, renders from another architect's drawings, or a construction or insurance claim estimate.
Start Your Project
Tell us about your project, and we'll send you the scope, price, and delivery date. The consultation is free.