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Avatar for PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Alhambra, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Green Republic Landscape Design Services
4.6(
52
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Alhambra, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our experience with Green Republic Landscapes was outstanding! From the moment we contacted the company we were greeted with friendly voices and deep understanding. Motti, and his team are highly knowledgeable, creative, and professional! Their attention to detail and ability to execute their plan was above what we imagined. We felt listened to and understood! Motti ensured that he talked us through each step of the process and touched base constantly before moving on to the next step. We searched and shopped around and found that Green Repulic Lanscapes pricing is the best one on the market for all they offer and create. If you are looking for landscape professional call Green Republic Landscapes. Ohad & Shirly Bendavid"
Formosa Project
Linda Flora
Allot Ave
Oak Meadow Ln.
Lake Hollywood

+264

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
)
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Alhambra, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a full remodel of our place, full new kitchen, and expanded our place into the backyard for a new master suite. Pac Sands did a really great job with our designs. Great tools that made the communication easy with the plans and changes we needed. And they handled the engineering and permitting too, which was great. Highly recommend."
6-Plex Aerial view
6-Plex Render
Carlsbad 6-Plex Axo
Response time2 days
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
4.4(
13
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Designer - Building

Serving Alhambra, CA 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%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Amitygale Design
Amitygale Design
5.0(
6
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Alhambra, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend. Very knowledgeable, answered all my questions (and more), professional and responsive. I was in escrow on a tight deadline, which he met."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Luxury Lifestyle Design & Development, Inc.
5.0(
6
)
Designer - Building

Serving Alhambra, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Jesse and his team to build out a commercial space for our coffee business. Jesse provided us with an itemized budget and made certain we understood all of the costs associated with our project. He also provided us with a detailed construction schedule and he was able to adhere to it. Despite hiring a designer and an architect, we needed additional guidance on layout and design. Due to his extensive commercial construction experience, Jesse had no problem providing us with his honest and practical guidance on layout and design to ensure our space was as functional as possible. In sum, everything was spot-on and professional with Jesse: budget, schedule, communication, and experience. The best advice I can pass along is to speak with Jesse about your project before you hire a designer and/or an architect. You will save time and money by working with Jesse and his team!"
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CODAspaces
5.0(
6
)
Architect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Alhambra, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeromes extensive experience with business TI projects made him the perfect choice for our needs. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we could have made. His exceptional skill, combined with his genuine kindness and honesty, truly set him apart. Culver City presents its fair share of challenges, particularly with the citys responsiveness, but Jerome and his team went above and beyond. They consistently communicated with the city on our behalf, advocating tirelessly to expedite the permit process and relieve so much of the stress on our end. Jerome dedication and professionalism are unmatched, and his commitment to his clients is evident in every step of the process. If you are looking for an architect with top-tier expertise who truly cares about his clients success, look no further. Jerome is simply the best!"
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Alhambra, CA 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
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