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Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very honest engineer. He performed a mandatory seismic inspection that was required for the city of Hayward. There was no foundation issue whatsoever. Before Mr Padir did the inspection I had a retrofit company look at my building and they told me it would cost $58k to fix the problem and I almost fell for it. It turns out that one joist was rotten from a sewer leak that was repaired. It is hard to find honest people these days. I am so glad it is only a cosmetic fix and a sister joist installed next to it to relieve the pressure on the building. Thank you once again Mr. Padir. Excellent job and quick turnaround."
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
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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European Standards Flooring and Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Family & Locally owned and operated general contractor serving the Greater Sacramento area since 2012. European Standards Flooring & Remodeling offers general construction solutions for both residential and commercial property owners. Build better and smarter with us. When it comes time to find a general contractor, you need a reliable and affordable team that raises the bar for quality standards—that’s us. We meet the standards you set. Call us now to get the ball rolling on your next project!

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+22

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Babylon Builders - Home & Landscape Contractor
4.2(
421
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Babylon Gardens has been a fantastic company for our large backyard project and we're very pleased with what they accomplished in the last couple months. Professional, responsive and high quality work. Definitely recommend them to others and I'll use them again in the future. The owner Ron is a pleasure to deal with and their field lead Juan is awesome."
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+27

Recommended by86%of homeowners
Bigelow Construction
5.0(
17
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased a house “as is” and it turned out to be an extensive remodel/renovation. Many problems with the house were discovered along the way and Brian solved each one in turn; sometimes it took a lot of research on his part, but he’s very knowledgeable about California building codes and regulations, which helped tremendously. In addition - and this is something I really appreciated - Brian kept my neighbors informed of any impending noise and disruption. Brian is very pleasant to work with and very flexible. I now have a beautifully renovated home, and appreciate Brian’s hard work and commitment."
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KTD Construction
5.0(
8
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initially hired KTD to frame the addition of a cottage. They completed on time and were professional. I hired them again to re do my patio structure. All has been great! Thank you!"
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+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
DAVID KESLER ARCHITECT
3.0(
23
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David Kesler s the consummate professional. He responds immediately and deals with different problems as they arrived. He is very honest and up to date with the various building codes from all of the surrounding counties. Even the county I am working in commented how detailed and beautiful he designed my project. By the way it was approved immediately. The first time it was submitted!"
Orinda Pool House
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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California Building Plans
5.0(
1
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

California Building Plans is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Grass Valley New Home
CBP Design - New Home
Driveway Remodel
CBP Design - New Home
CBP Design - New Home

+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for architectural service projects in Herald, CA

While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following: 

  • Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known

  • Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design

  • Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features

  • Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design

  • Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project

  • Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly

Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include: 

  • How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?

  • How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?

  • Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?

  • What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact? 

  • Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?

  • Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew. 

If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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