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Avatar for Essential Living Construction LLC
Essential Living Construction LLC
5.0(
15
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Designer - Building

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excelente trabajo instalando el drywall en mi garaje. Fue muy profesional, puntual y detallista en todo momento. El acabado quedó perfecto y limpio. Sin duda lo recomiendo a cualquiera que necesite un trabajo de calidad. ¡Muchas gracias a Oscar de Essential Living Construction por un excelente servicio!"
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU

+36

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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J Hanna Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Designer - Building

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Punctual, knowledgeable, willing, personable, prepared. thank you for your help in determining structural integrity in my home."
Custom Residence
Retaining walls
Foundation Design
Mixed Use Building
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Eric Pennachio, Architect
5.0(
3
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is great and very clear on what needed to be done to make the project more successful."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rebaza Landscaping Maintenance Services
4.5(
69
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rebaza did a terrific job of removing a huge number of bushes that had grown much too high over the past 30 years. The oleander plants especially were a fire hazard. It took Rebaza about three eight-hour days to do the work of heavy pruning and cutting and then dragging everything out to their trailer. Excellent and professional work."
Nipomo
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evilution Drafting was punctual, professional, and did an excellent job preparing the architectural plans."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bajascape
5.0(
9
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Octavio and his team of workers have come to my property several times to put in trees, bushes, pavers, sprinkler systems, and synthetic turf. All their work has been done quickly and professionally. They demonstrate a positive "can do" attitude and they clearly are good at what they do."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+41

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Forever Green Landscape Construction
5.0(
8
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Mike and his crew from Forevergreen Landscape did a fantastic job. On time, great communication, creative ideas . Look no further In your search for a full service landscape contractor . I interviewed 5 other companies. All were solid. Forevergreen offered so much added value . You will not regret your decision."
Back yard renovation
Back yard renovation
Retaining walls with stepts
Before
Back yard renovation

+15

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron expeditiously addresses ANY concerns. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I will welcome the opportunity to recommend this company."
Exterior before
Exterior
Exterior
living
entry

+75

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Arroyo Grande, CA 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

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Architects questions, answered by experts

An architect is usually involved in the process of determining the layout and structural features and requirements of the home itself, taking into account the local codes, climate, and materials needed to make the home structurally sound. Architects may communicate more with contractors and subcontractors throughout the building process. In comparison to architects, interior designers typically focus on the aesthetics of a home interior and possibly exterior, helping the homeowner decide on color schemes, textures, and materials to incorporate into the design. 

Renaissance-style architecture predates Italianate architecture and serves as an inspiration for many elements of the Italianate style. Renaissance architecture adheres to the rules of classical architecture, while Italianate architecture adds elements that served to modernize the Renaissance style for the Victorian era and allow this style of home to be produced in a range of sizes to be attainable for various budgets.

Italianate architecture is a reinterpretation of Renaissance styles, combining elements of Italian farmhouses and villas with Victorian materials and construction. This home style emerged in the Victorian era, gaining popularity in the U.S. in the mid-to late-1800s. The style came about in response to what many then viewed as the too-rigid and stuffy Classical style designs. 

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

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