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Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
4.4(
13
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Designer - Building

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and detail oriented. They took my vision and brought it to life. Outstanding communication from start to finish on the remodel. Will definitely be using in the future for any remodeling projects"
Interior Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Matt Wicklund
5.0(
2
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt is very professional. I have used him for a least a dozen different projects over the years. He has done design, construction, repairs, furniture assembly. 2 Cad projects, designed and built a whole deck, and put together countless pieces of furniture. If it is a project that he can't do, he always helps me find another qualified professional. Will definitely continue to use"
Site Layout
Site Layout with Aerial
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
3.5(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. \nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Plan set 1
259 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terraform Development & Design LLC
4.0(
1
)
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Shelby, 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.

518 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prime Management
4.7(
180
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overly impressed, I have never seen a guy eyeball a project right in front of a customer and then hit it dead on the head with measurements and project cost and under my budget. Matt (the owner) was very punctual, well spoken, and informative about the build. Most informational hour of conversation I've had in a while and I'm an Architect. 5 Star service at a 3 star price."
Remodeling - General Project
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+47

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Dirty Heath's Bobcat/Excavator
4.8(
21
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Shelby, 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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+56

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

Building designers charge between $2,000 and $50,000, depending on project scope, complexity, and customization.

Costs vary depending on project complexity and scope. Architects generally charge a percentage of the total budget or an hourly rate for their services.

It can take anywhere from a few days to several months to draw up architectural plans, depending on the complexity of your project. Architectural plans are highly detailed documents that take time to complete, and any changes or alterations can significantly extend how long they take.

Federal architecture is most common in urban areas throughout the New England states, including the older parts of New York, Pennsylvania (namely, Boston and Philadelphia), Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia. The style also dominated in parts of Georgia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, so many historical homes in the area embody this home design. Salem, MA, has two historic districts that predominantly feature this architectural style: Chestnut Street District and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

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