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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Big Bear City, 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
178 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Big Bear City, 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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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Designer - Building

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel exceeded our expectations, providing us with a beautiful and highly efficient space for cooking and gathering. We're thrilled with the results, as the new design seamlessly integrates style and functionality."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Wilhelm Wolfsohn DBA Sustainability Construction
4.6(
12
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Designer - Building

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company was one of the first to respond after putting out my request for work on HomeAdvisor. Wil is a very personable business man, his client relations staff is wonderful and they were able to begin work on the project in a reasonable amount of time from first point of contact. I loved the fact that Wilâ s company took on my smaller kitchen project, as most companies had a threshold amount of $4k and didnâ t want to be bothered. Wil has excellent contractors and walked through project with me upon completion. Heâ s got got my future business!"
Response time5 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Left Coast Blueprints, Llc
Left Coast Blueprints, Llc
5.0(
2
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Drafting and Engineering services. We will provide a complete set of architectural and structural plans to submit to building departments to obtain permits for your project. Custom Homes, Room Additions, Remodels, Fire Damages, Water Damages, Spec Homes, Attached & Detached ADU

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cummins Architecture and Design
3.8(
23
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Architect

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was contacted by Cummings within a day or two. They came to my home, looked at the job, and took pictures, I had the plans to review in a week or two, and they were submitted to the county. They even through in additional plans for a project we were thinking about doing. They will be overseeing the project, once the county approves it. Overall I am very happy with their work."
New Second Unit In Alta Loma
Design Floor Plan
Exterior Shot
Exterior Shot
Kitchen

+63

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for APEX Drafting LLC
APEX Drafting LLC
3.5(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Big Bear City, 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

Plan set 1
264 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TR Design Group, Architecture
TR Design Group, Architecture
New to Angi
Architect - For Business

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a medium-sized firm a Riverside-based firm. All of our plans are done in-house. We believe in local jobs and never "farm" out our work. All of our plans are Made in the U.S.A.! Our approach for projects means you will have an architect-lead project. You will have us as an entrusted partner in the design, development and construction of your home or facility. We have multiple licensed architects on-staff and most have over 35 plus years' experience. Your team will be staffed with seasoned professionals with backgrounds in many types of projects.

Sanctuary
Lobby
Lobby
Conference Room
Overhead View

+8

Response time3 days
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, yes, hiring a draftsperson will be more affordable than the cost of hiring an architect. However, it’s important to note that the reason is because these professionals provide different services. Draftspersons are more affordable because they do more general mock-ups that help align your contractors with your vision for your home renovation project. An architect will provide more detailed drawings that include technical specifications, structural considerations, and even mechanical components, like electrical box and HVAC ductwork placement.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

Finding an architect for your project demands looking at the professional’s past work, speaking with prior clients to see what their experience was like, and discussing your project and vision with the expert to see what kind of input they have. Look for an architect that gets excited about your project or has experience with similar projects.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

The various types of architects can be broken down into eight distinct categories, but there can be specific specialties within each of them. Most homeowners will work with a residential, restoration, green, interior, landscape, or retrofit architect for projects. There are also lighting and commercial architects whose work is geared more toward large spaces and businesses.

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