About Kraus Associates, LLC
Kraus Associates, LLC is a reputable architect-led design-build firm that handles residential, commercial, institutional, and health care projects. The company is dedicated to balancing clients' dreams, practical needs, and budgets while remaining mindful of the surrounding context. Their approach emphasizes listening to clients and respecting their vision, rather than pushing personal preferences. Clients praise Kraus Associates for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. One recent project involved a large renovation that included adding a second-floor master suite, remodeling the second floor, and finishing the basement. The client appreciated Charles Kraus's responsiveness, suggestions, and ability to handle unexpected roadblocks smoothly. The final outcome exceeded expectations, and the client highly recommends the firm. Another project involved transforming a porch into a four-season room. The client was very pleased with the experience, describing Charles Kraus as smart, kind, and always responsive. They valued the detailed, week-by-week planning and cost tracking, which kept them informed throughout the process. The project finished ahead of schedule and under budget, with subcontractors delivering top-notch work. The beautiful result made the client eager to work with Kraus Associates again and recommend them to others. A third client worked with Charles Kraus to design a Greek Revival farmhouse, aiming to create a home true to its historical style while meeting modern needs. The client praised Charles for his attentive listening, deep historical knowledge, and collaborative approach. The home's proportions, trim work, and overall design reflect a true period feel combined with functionality. The client felt the process was seamless and the final result was deeply personal and beautiful, highly recommending Charles for his talent and professionalism. Overall, Kraus Associates is known for their attentive, professional, and collaborative service, consistently delivering beautiful projects that meet clients' visions and practical requirements.
Just completed a large renovation with Charles Kraus and Kraus Associates. We added a second floor master, fully remodeled the second floor, and finished our basement.
Charles was great to work with. Always offering suggestions and quick to address any changes we asked for and work through any unexpected roadblocks.
Our final project came out great, on time, and on budget. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Kraus Associates.
We used Kraus Assoc both for the design and build of a large porch renovation into a four-season room. We were tremendously pleased with the experience and the result. Charles is a total pleasure to work with – smart, kind, always responsive to messages, and in the design process, equally responsive to changes as the design and budget unfold together. We have worked with other architects and contractors, but never one who gave us a week-by-week plan (always updated) and tracked project costs (some up, some down) so that we always knew where we stood. Every subcontractor was top-notch and, most importantly, the outcome was even more wonderful than we imagined it would...read full review
We worked with Charles Kraus of Kraus and Associates to design our dream home, a Greek Revival farmhouse, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Charles truly listened to our vision and brought it to life with remarkable attention to historical detail. Every element, from the proportions to the trim work, feels true to the period and yet completely functional for modern living.
Charles was thoughtful, responsive, and collaborative throughout the entire process, and worked seamlessly with our builder to make sure the final result matched our original intent. The home he designed for us is not only beautiful, but also deeply personal and we couldn’t...read full review