Updated: Aug 13, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
319 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA, 00000
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Gaver Nichols Architect
Gaver Nichols Architect is a full service Architectural firm dedicated to the areas of additions, renovations, to homes and existing buildings .Custom homes , infill housing and Adaptive reuse are also specialities . This includes Adapting historic or existing buildings to a contemporary use with a focus on Lofts . Having been the Architect, Builder , and developer has given the firm a special view of how projects work . Working in Virginia,Cambridge Md. and now Baltimore , MD , Mr Nichols stands ready to assist you in Building your dream ..." Blending the Old with the New and Building Neighborhoods One House at a Time"
From BuildZoom: Gaver Nichols Architect, 319 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA (Owned by: Nichols, Gaver M) holds a Architect license and 5 other licenses according to the Maryland license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 137 ranks in the top 1% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (703) 362-8482
Address: 319 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 00000
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Quality
137
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Gaver Nichols Architect has a BuildZoom score of 137, which places them above 99% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gaver Nichols Architect has worked on at least
8.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gaver Nichols Architect mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $12,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Gaver Nichols Architect
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Master permit: new 2 semi-detached homes with 2 stories full basement and detached one-car garage. grd2025-00009. sub2024-00015 mechanic's lien agent: chicago title insurance company 15036 conference center drive suite 100e chantilly va 20151. ph: 703-815-6886
Valuation:
$425,000
Permit #:
BLDR2025-00434
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Child permit (see bldr2025-00434): new 2 semi-detached homes with 2 stories full basement and detached one-car garage. grd2025-00009. sub2024-00015 mechanic's lien agent: chicago title insurance company 15036 conference center drive suite 100e chantilly va 20151. ph: 703-815-6886
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLDR2025-00676
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*wrong work class - applicant notified via phone call* expansion of existing tenant into space will also addition a second floor for offices over footprint of existing offices closets by design from 6962 wellington will occupy this new tlo space construct new storage racks and storage mezzanine
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-04560
Status:
revoked
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building new home. (grading plan is approved ). revision received to change 2x10 floor joist to 2x8 floor joist addition 3piers and double 2x12 beam - 9/28/2021
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
BLDR2021-00141
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Expansion of existing tenant into adjacent space at 6958 wellington will addition a second floor over current office footprint addition rack storage and a storage mezzanine
Valuation:
$56,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-04564
Status:
filed
Fee:
$583
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate an existing rear porch and convert to an all season room including new windows drywall electric. addition a new elevated platform to the side porch area to enclose and hold relocated washer and dryer project also has a new covered entry portico added to the existing rear porch renovate an existing kitchen with selected new cabinets and appliances addition screens to an existi... see more
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
BLDR2021-00472
Status:
final
Fee:
$539
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant of 20 years downsized space tlo. tenant layout required county inspection found work needing remedial action that has been handled but 2 small exist offices in warehouse space need permits office a and b built w/o permits years ago we also request a code modification to allow non complying offices a and b to remain by fire rating walls and adding sprinkler heads to service the ... see more
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-01645
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration to basement new egress window (well) underpinning with new waterproof and sump pump no bedroom/alteration to first floor remove wall between living dinning room install new beam
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
BLDR2021-01566
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate exist attic to become new master bedroom bathroom and closet. renovate exist kitchen and renovate exist stair. construct new stair @ exist side entry and addition new 88sq.ft 2nd floor addition for new stair
Valuation:
$75,900
Permit #:
BLDR2020-00207
Status:
filed
Fee:
$448
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof repair
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B1903531
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate exist row home. construct new 3 story addition with basement underpin exist rear foundation install new portico roof at exist front stoop addition rear deck
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BLDR2022-00172
Status:
filed
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 2 shed dormers on existing garage with windows construct ne transom windows on east side of ex. garage (revision rafter extension on west side) construct new glass doors on west side of existing garage
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
BLDR2022-01260
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New electrical work in existing garage lights and receptacles. wire up heat cool mini split unit ] new sub panel circuit box
Valuation:
$750
Permit #:
ELE2023-00317
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reviewed under bld2017-01427. install new bathroom and bar sink toilet and shower in permitted guesthouse
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
PLM2023-00184
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 12x 5 ft storage interior lofty deck in existing garage interior
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
BLDR2023-00121
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New wiring for addition to existing guest house--10 outlets 9 light fixtures 1 fan per bld2017-01427
Valuation:
$750
Permit #:
ELE2023-00313
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building drainage system and 6x6 terrace area next to parking area and 7ft stockade fence/repl 61520143
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
61650082
Status:
Finalized
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
We seek a code modification to allow construction of a ships ladder for egress to a small 90 sq ft loft in a residential home addition section r311.4. and r311.7.12 need modification to allow the ships ladder our application shows the design of the ladder
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
MOD2021-00005
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$85
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 13898 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Maryland |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 0401006669 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2025. Check the current license status of Gaver Nichols Architect with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | 13898 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Maryland |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 0401006669 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2025. Check the current license status of Gaver Nichols Architect with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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Inactive License
| License # | ARC201292 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | District Of Columbia |
| Type | Architect LISC |
| Class | ARCHITECT |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the District of Columbia Board of Architecture and Interior Design, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | ARC201292 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | District Of Columbia |
| Type | Architect LISC |
| Class | ARCHITECT |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the District of Columbia Board of Architecture and Interior Design, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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137
BuildZoom Score
14
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gaver Nichols Architect has worked on 14 permitted projects.
Gaver Nichols Architect Employees
Gaver Nichols Architect
Architect, Aia,
NM
Nichols, Gaver M
Owner
Gaver Nichols Architect has proven that his commitment to high quality design, client service ,and followup are outstanding . We are very pleased with our new additions and renovations to our character home and hope to work with him again.