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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Big Bear Lake, 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
75 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 Lake, 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 by15%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
117
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Big Bear Lake, 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%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Big Bear Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Left Coast Blueprints, Llc
5.0(
2
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Big Bear Lake, 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%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TR Design Group, Architecture
New to Angi
Architect - For Business

Serving Big Bear Lake, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Envision Architecture
New to Angi
ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Big Bear Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Envision is a full-service architecture and interiors firm specializing in innovative design and client service. Our clients are linked by their desire to create imaginative spaces that improve the lives of the people that inhabit them. We build representing that reflect their core values. \n\nWe work closely with our clients to gain an understanding of their culture and business operations. We view this as essential to the process of designing effective space. We believe in high performance sustainable design that provides long-term value.\n

Iglesia Poder de Dios
Iglesia Poder de Dios
Entrance to church
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The most common scale for residential blueprints is 1/4 of an inch equals one foot. This scale is the most popular because it’s easier for everyone involved, from professionals to homeowners, to understand the building’s actual dimensions. Also, it allows blueprints to have the necessary details without cluttering the page.

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.

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

Depending on what the blueprints are for, a qualified draftsperson, contractor, or architect can draw them up. In some cases, including specialty permitting for a build, you may be required to use a licensed architect. 

In many cases, a blueprint drawn up by a certified professional is required before a city or municipality approves a permit. 

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

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