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"Our house was a 1955 ranch-style house with 3 bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, and living/dining room that we moved into in 1995. We had been looking to add a second bathroom and had originally worked with an architect from NH to do a modest front and rear bump out to give us more room to fit in a second bathroom. This architect had to withdraw from the job and recommended David Kinsella of TBC. David initially made some modest changes to the plan that made sense. After somefurther discussion, in which my wife and I raised the possibility of a larger scale project to modernize the style of the house, David developed a plan that essentially rebuilt the house except for our previously remodeled kitchen and original foundation. This new plan converted our house into modern design with a more open floor plan, completely new roof line, loft space, re-finished basement (and the second bathroom). David was able to fit this into an only slightly expanded footprint in order to comply with town regulations. Throughout the process, David kept our budget in mind and would typically present different price options for us to choose from to allow us to come up with a reasonable comprise between price with style. In addition TBC worked with the town to make sure our design stayed within our zoning and conservation restrictions.
After deciding to go ahead with the project, we interviewed several contractors and decided that TBC brought us the best value for our money and would also allow David to oversee the project as needed. We started the project in June 2011 and completed the project in May 2012. The project did take several months longer than expected, but did stay on budget. The major problem that occurred that delayed the project was that in the summer of 2011, the original subcontracted framers were being sent to other jobs by their boss even though TBC was told they would be coming to our job. Hence, instead of working full time on our job, they were working less than half time. Eventually TBC had to fire them and find a new contractor to step in. At the time we felt that TBC should have replaced them sooner, but perhaps this was difficult due to contractual obligations. (We also found this first group of framers were slobs who did not have much regard for the fact that we were still living in the house.) By the end of summer 2011, the house was not completely framed and roofed and number of rain storms (including hurricane Irene) slowed down progress further. In mid-October we were still living in the part of the house and we agreed at this point that we would move out to allow for a more efficient work flow. From this point construction generally proceeded ahead, except for a few delays do to weather and scheduling conflicts that arose for other subcontractors, no doubt due to the significant delay caused by the no-show framers.
In the end the house is beautiful and works for us better than we could have imagined. While the house has not expanded much in
terms of square feet, the open floor plan and high ceiling/roof line combined with increased natural lighting gives a much more expansive feeling inside. From the curb, the house has modern angular green metal roof with cedar siding and one has to look hard to find any resemblance to the original house.
At the completion of of the project, TBC was very responsive to completing punch-list items and other minor issues that have arisen over the past year. While my wife and I certainly had stressful times during the renovation (and certainly did a lot of second guessing our decision to renovate rather than move), we always felt that David had a personal interest in getting the job done correctly and making sure that we were happy in the end. In that regard, David was very accessible by email or phone before, during, and after the work. In summary, David Kinsella provided the creativity to design a renovation plan that was truly transforming for our house and TBC was then able to see the plan through to successful completion."

"We are very happy with Guzman Architects. When we thought about building our new home we weren’t sure what avenues to follow. They put us on a perfect path. They handled all aspects of design, which we were completely satisfied with, and also oversaw the entire building process. Also we felt the price we paid was more than fair for the work they completed. Highly recommended."

"It is a very easy process. Block takes care of everthing. The contractor was amazing. The catalog of fixtures was good. The designer was great. t made the process of remodeling our bathroom painless. We didn't have to spend too much time worring about the project. Would recommend them and use them again."

"We had a project to clean up our yard from weeds, brush, and dead trees and make it look nice. At first, we were a bit hesitant to hire Wally because of his low online presence - no website, no Google reviews. However, he gave us a very professional explanation what should be done, and named a very reasonable price, so we hired him. Wally and his team did an excellent job. They cleaned up the yard perfectly, killed all the weeds, made nice edging, and spread the mulch. In addition, they took care of our lawn and flower beds (for free!), which was not even included in the contract. We are very satisfied with the job Wally has done for us and would definitely hire him again."

"We have had Jorge work on several projects in our house from baseboard replacement and new interior doors, to our exterior front door and built-in custom cabinets and custom laundry room. We will definitely be using Jorge for many other future projects in our home. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and quality of work. Heâ s extremely meticulous and is fantastic at rough in work and finish work. It is so difficult to find someone who can do bothâ ¦ and well. Best part is he cleans up after the job and leaves the work space spotless. I highly recommend!!"

Welcome to Cape Architecture. We have been serving the Cape Cod community for the past 18 years. We are a small Residential and Commercial Design Office run by a Registered US and British Architect. We specialize in supporting builders and clients with architectural designs to suit their style and budget. We have been lucky enough to be supported by several excellent builders on the Cape and SE Massachusetts to create small and large projects of significance. Our fees are low and turnaround is quick. We are members of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Architects Registration Board, American Institute of Architects. Registered Massachusetts Architect.

"Quality work at a fair price would definitely recommend him to other people looking to get their kitchen done with excellent quality kitchen cabinets"

"Very quick and easy to work with. The drawings and the design for our project was perfect! Thank you!"

"They did a great job of cleaning up after the job."

Hi, I’m EDUIN,\n\nI am an experienced handyman with a professional background in architecture and property maintenance. This unique combination allows me to look at your home not just as a set of repairs, but as a complete structural system. I bring a high level of technical precision to every task.\n\nMy Experience:\n\nI have spent years working across both the design and physical upkeep sectors. My transition from architecture to hands-on maintenance means I understand the "why" behind how your home was built, which helps me solve problems more effectively than a standard quick-fix approach. From structural integrity to aesthetic finishes.\n\nWhere I Work\n\nI am based in Cape Cod, MA, and I proudly serve the local community. I am also available to travel to surrounding areas within a 30-mile radius for larger projects or scheduled maintenance.\n\nSpecial Skills & Expertise;\n\nArchitectural Insight: Ability to read blueprints and understand the structural needs of older and modern homes.