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Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt response, good detailed work, easy to communicate and work with"
Dana Condominium
Richmond single family dwelling
Addition to the Single Family dwelling
Affordable Building for Non Profits
Historic Church of All Faiths

+35

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich knows his business. He's thorough, very reasonable in pricing, and follows up until the job is complete. He's easy to work with, and responds instantly to questions. If you need building plans for permits or design, Rich will get it done."
Lay-out,Installation
Frame work
Access Stair, 1 of 2
How we found them, 1 of 6
2 of 6

+10

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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AVP Arch | Draft | Plan | Design
5.0(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience with this design company! They helped our wish come true with our remodel/ addition project! They were very supportive and professional with all our requests and numerous adjustments. Will hire them again!"
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fredrick Stoenner Architecture
4.0(
10
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Fred is a God send. His work is amazing he is the definition of professional. This is the best architect in Sacramento he helped me build Daddy Os Smokehouse the best bbq on Sacramento. I'm forrver grateful and I'd recommend Fred to anyone looking for architectural services. I've sent him to my close friend to help build his restaurant and he's doing a great job as well for them."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Liberty Drafting Studios LLC
4.9(
7
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Liberty drafting for a custom build and they made the whole process very simple and enjoyable"
Interior and exterior
Home after fire
Home after construction
Courtyard and great room design
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Waters Construction Co.
5.0(
5
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Designer - Building

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I’ve worked with Mike and his team for years on all kinds of projects, and they’ve always been amazing to work with. The quality of their work is top-notch, they stay on budget, and everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Their design sense is excellent and they always manage to get things done right on time. I can’t recommend them enough, truly a reliable, talented, and easy-to-work-with crew."
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Grass Valley, 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%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
)
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Grass Valley, 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

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Architects questions, answered by experts

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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.

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.

While classic Palm Springs architecture in the Palm Springs area will naturally cost more due to the high cost of living, prices across the rest of the country will vary. Remember that older homes, including those built before 1970, will cost more to renovate due to updated building codes—something to keep in mind when considering the upfront cost of the house.

A designer is a great choice for remodeling projects that don’t require significant structural work. For remodeling that includes structural work like removing load-bearing walls, altering exterior walls, or adding on a room, an architect can design and execute the renovations while ensuring your home remains structurally sound.

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