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Olympus Landscapes and Perfections, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dolomite, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Olympus Landscape & Perfections just completed installing 3 French drains, laying 2 pallets of Emerald zoysia, putting down a border around an area with river pebbles in our back yard. They did a good job and I was extremely impressed with their hard work ethics and desire to make us happy with the job."
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+15

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big Block Designs, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dolomite, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Big Block Designs is a reputable, stable and capable Design Drafting company, which means we draw blueprints. While we are not builders, contractors, architects or engineers; we work with a lot of them to get those ideas you have dreamed up completed. We're fast, competent, capable, and take pride in our ability to fulfill and exceed your expectations. So if you have a plan or an idea for a residential or commercial project that you'd like to have some quality blueprints designed for, give us a call and let us draw what you dream.

LAKE NEW BUILD
LAKE NEW BUILD
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REMODEL
REMODEL

+22

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Block Designs, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dolomite, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"While other companies overlooked my inquiry Big Block Designs responded promptly, had great communication and answered all of my questions."
BERT'S TACKLE BOX
BERT'S RIBBON CUTTING
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+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.2(
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Serving Dolomite, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
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Charcoal
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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We Build it Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dolomite, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was thoroughly impressed by this company. When Jose showed up to first inspect everything and I mean EVERYTHING. We'd done quotes with other companies prior to him and everyone that came out was there for maybe 5-10 minutes to take a couple quick measurements. Jose was there for a while making sure he got not just the measurements, but also looked into the slope of our land (we live on a hill) and how that would impact everything. I was immediately struct by how much more thorough he was compared to other people who'd come by. After we agreed to go with him, he scheduled us for only a couple weeks later and the job itself, despite being a large driveway, only took 3 days of actual work. Jose himself was on site for all the work. His price was comparable to the other quotes we'd received and we just felt like he actually cared about the job he was doing and it wasn't just one more stop on his to do list. I would highly recommend We Build It Construction to anyone and everyone. You won't be disappointed."
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Concrete Driveway Vestavia Hills
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+63

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Dirty Heath's Bobcat/Excavator
4.8(
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Serving Dolomite, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"  The ONLY reason this experience is not rated all As is the slight delay in the work. My initial work date was pushed back and that resulted in wet conditions the days the work was done.  Had the work been done on the initial date when conditions were dry, the job would have been completed in one day and the wait time for "curing" would have been shorter.
  I found Heath both professional and pleasant. I'd certainly hire him again.
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FAQs for architectural service projects in Dolomite, AL

While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following: 

  • Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known

  • Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design

  • Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features

  • Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design

  • Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project

  • Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly

Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include: 

  • How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?

  • How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?

  • Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?

  • What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact? 

  • Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?

  • Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew. 

If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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