Michael Gaertner Architects

We hired Mr. Gaertner on 5/31/23, to design and complete architectural construction documents for a home in Galveston. He requested an initial retainer of $2,500, which we paid immediately. He sent an additional $4,200 invoice on 6/21, which we promptly paid. Initially, Mr. Gaertner was very engaged with our project, taking our calls and responding promptly with progress drawings. We did notice that we were always the ones pushing him to send us updates, but weren't too concerned. The concerns began when Mr. Gaertner promised progress drawings by specific dates but did not deliver. He then told us he was 99% complete with our drawings and sent another invoice on 7/26 for $2,000. We again promptly paid believing he was almost finished. He sent us the progress set, but after reviewing the drawings it was obvious they were not 99% complete. After many lies about when he would send us finalized documents, he finally sent us a set on 11/7, only to discover that they were not complete and had conflicting information. He even admitted after sending them that he had not included an entire page. He again promised to send corrected, revised drawings by 11/17. After not receiving them, I called him on 11/20. He texted me that he was at a doctor's appointment and would send documents when he got to his office. After receiving nothing, I sent several requests begging him to send the documents. The only thing I received was a forwarded email on 11/27 that he allegedly sent to our structural engineer on 11/16 with very basic drawings and no dimensions. I sent them along to the structural engineer who said he had never received these before. Mr. Gaertner will not return our calls, texts, or emails. After 6 months and $8,700, we still have not received complete or accurate construction documents per our agreement. Today, we learned he stopped communicating mid-project with another of his clients who also paid him thousands of dollars requiring them to hire and pay another architect.

Just hired him for designing a home in Galveston. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Good communication in that he reaches out to check on you regularly.

Nice guy thanks

When I hire Mr. Michael Gaertner he seem very professional, knowledgeable courteous and nice. My project was, and is suppose to be small ( Simple and pretty quick) On October 9th, 2020 I hire Mr. Gaertner. Project was suppose to take approx. 2 months. Which I was seeing progress at that time. Now As of today May 10th, 2021 It has not been completed yet. after long periods of non communication We finally met on March, 2021. At that time on March my project was at its final stage. It just needed a few more hours of work. He said he would have it ready in 2 or 3 days. 2 to 3 Weeks went by Mr. Gaertner does not reply to emails, and does not return calls. After several attempts, I caught up to him on his office on April 20th, 2021 He apologies for the delay and explain to me that he had been in a car accident. He said that he would email me the plans in 1 to 2 days. It is Now May 10th, 2021. And I have not heard of him. Mr. Gaertner does not reply to email, does not return calls, and he is not at the office. Zero communication on Mr. Gaertner behalf. I have gone by office it is always closed. Mr. Gaertner if you read this please contact me regarding my plans Project **La Perla**- Marcelo

Michael is very knowledgeable and friendly. He was a big help to my remodeling project. I cannot recommend him enough. Thanks Michael.

Michael Gaertner is an excellent architect! He really over delivered and is such a great asset to have on your side. He is super detail oriented, and so knowledgeable, I learned so much working with him. I will use him for all my projects!

I could not be happier with Mike's work! He took a floor plan and conceptual design and turned it into a viable plane. the original drawing only needed two small tweaks that were totally different thoughts from me. Mike is Great and gets 10 or 10 stars for his performance! Cheers Dr Buck Willis ><>

He is definitely worth the money you pay him. He is very responsive and very happy with this service.