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GenJazz Building & Electrical Solutions
5.0(
100
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a good well-run company. Every employee I encountered on the day of my project was professional, and friendly, and explained what they would be doing on the project. I plan to call them and hire them to install the attic fan system I need. I know when I hire this company to do a project it will be done right."
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Nava
Nava

+21

Response time12 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.2(
78
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Columbia, 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
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trujano Roofing
2.0(
1
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling

+1

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landmark Energy Upgrades
4.8(
59
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall, they did a good job. They are friendly and very helpful. we had a little mess to clean up after, but to be fair, I didn't complain -- if i had they would have come back. Preferably they would have come back to check on their own."
Cool Roof Install
Energy Upgrade
HVAC Air Duct
Home Energy Audit
Energy Upgrade Contractors

+6

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Pro Movers
5.0(
27
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was moving from my home, and didn’t want to move anything myself. I hired Ishmele to move for me and he work so fast and quick and super organized. I would deff recommend him! Thank you so much for your service."
Moving Companies Project
Moving Companies Project
Moving Companies Project
Moving Companies Project
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+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Many drafters go on to continue their education and become architects. Drafting is a necessary skill for architects, so learning drafting is often the first step on a path toward becoming a licensed architect. Drafting can also be a career on its own, with plenty of drafters choosing to specialize and focus solely on drafting.

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.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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.

In most cases, you should hire a draftsperson for simpler projects like minor home renovations, and you should hire an architect for new construction, structural changes to your home, and large home add-ons. If you’re working on a larger project that demands an architect or structural engineer, your professional will often have a draftsperson on staff and include their services in your estimate.

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