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Routing quiz

Who should you talk to first?

Answer a few questions and get a sane first step. This is path routing, not quote-spam roulette.

Material samples for a residential project

What are you planning? ADU or garage conversion Home addition Remodel Custom home Permit issue or drawings

Where is the project? South Bay Peninsula SF / Marin East Bay Not sure yet

What stage are you in? Idea only Budget planning Need drawings Need permit support Ready to hire

What feels most true? I need a licensed architect specifically I want design and build under one team I mostly need permit-ready drawings I need budget clarity first

Recommended first step

Start with the decision guide

Your answers point to a path-first conversation before you contact firms.

Open next step Check cost ranges

Routing logic

What happens next

The quiz separates licensed architect, designer, design-build, permit drawings, cost-first, ADU, and GC paths. It does not pretend every homeowner needs the same call.

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Architect vs Design-Build Firm in the Bay Area
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How to Choose a Residential Architect in the Bay Area

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