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Simonson Design Studios
4.8(
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Serving Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Very cost-effective design of various colors and patterns as they would appear on the mansard roofs of the five buildings in our HOA. Kimberly was especially helpful in providing us with timely, professional help at each stage of our communications with the company. Zak and Daniel also did a wonderful job in presenting the design options for use by our governing board."
Denison Texas modern farm
elevation angles
the latest trending
farm house
the latest trending

+24

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Block Designs, LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Gulf Shores, 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
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REMODEL
REMODEL

+22

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Block Designs, LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Gulf Shores, 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
front door
driveway view
hilltop view

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution design worked with me on designing and addition for a 100 and 5 year old house. We worked on the dimensions of the addition Plus the materials. Evolution understood the local zoning which was amazing that they knew that. We have not started construction. And evolution can help pull the permits and I'm considering them for that as well. All in all it was a long project but it was done efficiently, working with several of the staff an the departments."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terraform Development & Design LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right.\nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Jack of All trades
5.0(
2
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Serving Gulf Shores, AL and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"It was very good. They did a very good job. They were here when they said they were going to be here both times for the appointment and for the job. His price was reasonable. He stayed until the job was done."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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