David B. Smith Architect
Architect -
Laguna Beach, CA
About this pro
Since 1982 David has been practicing residential Architecture in more than 30 Cities in California and Nevada. Projects include new custom homes, spec homes, remodels, additions and housing tracts. Experience in energy efficient designs, passive solar and environmentally friendly designs from oceanfront beaches to steep hillside sites to mountainous areas with 600"� of snowfall. His designs include Modern, Tuscan, Spanish Colonial Revival, Beach Cottage and Rustic Mountain homes to name a few.
- Time in business: 43 years
- 324 Loma Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Detailed Information
| Year Established | 1982 |
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| Business Categories | Architects in Laguna Beach, CA |
Business Hours Please call to confirm
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Monday 9AM - 5PM
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Tuesday 9AM - 5PM
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Wednesday 9AM - 5PM
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Thursday 9AM - 5PM
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Friday 9AM - 5PM
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Saturday Closed
Coverage Area
Best Questions to Ask an Architect Contractor
Are you union or non-union?
This really only matters if you have a preference, but it is good to ask. If you have a strong ideological belief about unions or nonunions, it's perfectly acceptable to make a decision based on the preference.
What guarantees and/or warranties can you give me? Are you a warranty agent for any brands?
These first two questions should only relate to services or good purchased directly from the service provider. Many products carry their own warranties, like roofing shingles or siding. It's useful to know what these warranties cover as well as how long they last. The "warranty agent" question is important, because often warranty agents work with the manufacturer to get you repairs under warranty at a much lower price.
How many contractors do you have working for you? How many vehicles are in your fleet?
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Architects company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Laguna Beach contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
Do you hire properly documented Architects workers?
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
