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Guillen Design & Drafting Services
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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At Guillen Design & Drafting Services, we help bring your building ideas to life whether you're starting from the ground up or remodeling an existing space. We specialize in producing well-designed architectural construction documents tailored to each clients unique needs. From initial concept through the permitting process, we're here to guide you every step of the way. We also team up with the appropriate engineers and Title 24 energy consultants to ensure your plans meet all codes and requirements. Our goal is to make the design process smooth, clear, and stress-free so you can focus on your vision while we handle the details.

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Kearley Residence Remodel
Kearley Residence Remodel
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Empire, 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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Terraform Development & Design LLC
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right.\nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Babylon Builders
4.2(
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ron met with me to review my landscaping project and we agreed upon the fee to move ahead with a design. His design and ideas for trees and plants were very good and the finished product was great."
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Guillen Design & Drafting Services
5.0(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Guillén did a great job designing my vision on the project I had in mind. He?s very professional and took care of any concerns I had during the design face and even after the project was being built. Very easy to get of hold off."
Kearley - After
Kearley - Before
Silva Residence
Musso Remodel & Addition
Response time11 hrs
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Babylon Builders - Home & Landscape Contractor
4.2(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"We we’re very satisfied from start to the end of project on time and on budget and well set up crew and worksite we had two bathrooms remodeled completely plumbing electrical drywall stonework and shower doors on both bathrooms also we had a kitchen remodel with new cabinetry new granite counters new appliances new can lighting new flooring excellent work we were very excited will recommend the company and also they are working now on my brother-in-law‘s house well recommended thanks a lot Ron ?"
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

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