“People, total strangers, have yelled to us from the lake saying what a transformation this is! Even the contractor loved it.”
Ann-Marie D.
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How We Compare
Professional exterior design without the traditional price tag or timeline
Traditional designers charge thousands and take months. We deliver a higher caliber of design expertise in days, at a fraction of the cost, with a realistic rendering.
Professional design without the traditional price tag
See how our professional design service compares.
brick&batten
Traditional Designer
Exterior design specialists since 2017
General designer with no exterior specialization
See a realistic rendering before you commit to changes
Products marked up through the designer
Clickable shopping list with direct retail pricing
No preview before you see the result, only after the money is spent
Open contractor referral network
Locked into their preferred contractor relationships
Complimentary revision included with every plan
Revisions billed at hourly rates
Design delivered in 5-10 business days
30-90 day project timeline
Plans from $495
$7,500-$50,000+
Virtual service with no geographic limitations
Limited to designers in your area
brick&batten
Traditional Designer
Exterior design specialists since 2017
General designer with no exterior specialization
See a realistic rendering before you commit to changes
Products marked up through the designer
Clickable shopping list with direct retail pricing
No preview before you see the result, only after the money is spent
Open contractor referral network
Locked into their preferred contractor relationships
Complimentary revision included with every plan
Revisions billed at hourly rates
Design delivered in 5-10 business days
30-90 day project timeline
Plans from $495
$7,500-$50,000+
Virtual service with no geographic limitations
Limited to designers in your area
The Smarter Choice
Why homeowners are choosing virtual exterior design
Traditional exterior designers charge $7,500-$50,000+ because they bundle site visits, project management overhead, and contractor coordination into one expensive package. We deliver the design expertise you actually need (the rendering, the color selection, the product specifications) at a price that makes professional design accessible to every homeowner.
With a traditional designer, you often don't see the finished vision until the work is done. With brick&batten, you see a photorealistic rendering of your home's new look before you pick up a paintbrush or hire a contractor. If you don't love it, we revise it before spending thousands in construction.
Finding a great designer in your area is hard. Finding one who specializes in exteriors (not interiors) is harder. Our virtual model means you receive a higher level of expertise whether you live in Manhattan or rural Montana, from a team that has designed 20,000+ exteriors across North America.
What Our Clients Say
Homeowners trust brick&batten
“The back gable that was changed has created a serene and beautiful space to listen to the birds and look at the view. It is absolutely stunning.”
Mary H.
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“We love our new front porch. We have a rear patio but facing the south it gets too hot to sit. Now we just move to the front porch which faces north and is perfect.”
Michael O.
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“I took the leap and hired B&B to redesign the front and back of the house. I absolutely loved the initial designs! I had a great experience working with the team.”
Sheri B.
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“The design is AMAZING! I feel as if the B&B design team actually read my mind and knew exactly what I had in mind. There is nothing I would change. The design is absolutely perfect.”
Melissa M.
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“This was the best remodeling money we ever spent! Our consultant was exceptional to work with — immediately responsive, listened to what we were seeking, and gave us the perfect design.”
Douglas B.
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Professional exterior design starting at $495. See exactly what your home will look like before you commit.
Before: The original home
Rendering: Our design vision
After: The completed transformation