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Design X Architects
5.0(
43
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jonathan and Design X Architects provided excellent service for our modest residential project. While small, our project brought with it certain complexities which were addressed skillfully and professionally. A major objective of the assignment was to clear City Plan Check with few corrections. The plans submitted accomplished that intent, as no plan check corrections were imposed and the plans were approved based on the initial submittal. Jonathan was clear in his communication and delivered exactly what he said he would do â always on or ahead of schedule. Speaking as an Architect myself, I would entrust a project of any size to this firm."
Pool View
Front Entry
Guest House View
Dining Area
Lobby

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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YNG Architects, Inc.
4.4(
18
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yenny has been wonderful to work with. We were very nervous adding on an addition and remodel to our home and he has been extremely helpful and patient with us. He is always available to answer our questions and we have made a lot of changes throughout the process. It has been a pleasure working with him and we are very happy we chose him as our architect."
Floor Plan
Floor Plan
Williams Residence Remodel - Living Room
Exterior View Between Units
Sectional Elevation

+144

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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K & K Engineering
5.0(
13
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Kyle as my structural engineer for my ADU. Long story short, my original architect ghosted me, and left an incomplete plan and about two months before application expires. I had to change my design a bit and Kyle was so kind. He helped me finished my revision over a weekend even though he had a lot of work at hand after he leaned my situation. And the city revision only cost him a day. With his help I was able to pull my permit two days before the deadline! Excellent work Kyle! Much appreciated!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jean Prescott Studio
4.7(
33
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jeanette is very knowledgeable, straight forward, and incredibly helpful. She helped us understand the architectural drawing/design and interior design process for our remodel. Recommend speaking with her for your project - she will walk you through what you will need and talk through realistic options."
Scavolini Kitchen
Livingroom
White and Bright Livingroom
Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar

+47

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drafting Design Services
4.8(
18
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"If you?re here looking for an architect, look no further. Francisco is the man for the job. He helped us with a garage to ADU conversion. Francisco kept us informed and communicated with us throughout the entire project. He was very professional, helpful and patient. We had tons of questions and he had the answers. He is very efficient and great at his job. We would hire him again with no hesitation. Thank you Francisco for making for making this process a breeze!"
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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CAZ Designs
4.6(
23
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Carolyn was a wonderful experience. She is very helpful, efficient and certainly knows about all aspects of the design business. Our project was finished on time and within budget. It was a pleasure working with her and I would be happy to recommend her to my friends, family and clients!"
Kitchen Remodel
Santiago Remodel
Santiago remodel
Santiago Remodel
Santiago Remodel

+14

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
323
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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Conrad was great to work with from beginning to end. We originally asked Conrad and 2 other landscapers for a bid on an existing backyard design that had been prepared for us by an architect. When we realized that the cost for that design was way out of our budget, we asked Conrad if he could change the bid to reflect the use of less expensive materials and simpler execution so we could reduce the overal cost without compromising the design. He came up with a design that was mostly faithful to the architect's vision, that accomplished our main goals for the space and was a fraction of the original bid. We hired him over the other companies because he always responded to every challenge and request with equanimity and an informed plan. He listened to what we wanted as well as what our parameters were, and worked creatively with us within our limitations. During the whole process, Conrad and his crew consulted with us regularly and were open to figuring out and executing changes that arose in the plans as the space evolved. Conrad always communicated clearly and responded promptly, thoughtfully to quickly to any questions or concerns. His crew was always prompt and respectful and they worked quickly and well. The work went so well, that they were finished almost a week ahead of their projected completion time. The backyard looks and functions much better than before and, most importantly, the drainage system works well to channel rain and run off away from our home. We're very pleased with the work Del Mar Landscaping performed for us! We plan to hire them again and I would recommend them to anyone as being fair, creative and professional in all aspects of their work."
Fire pit patio
BBQ
Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

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.

Hire an architect at the very beginning of your home-building process. An architect’s training and expertise can guide the process from start to finish to ensure you don’t miss or have to redo any important steps. An architect will also provide valuable input on design, materials, and other details right from the beginning.

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

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.

A home elevator is a fantastic way to improve your home’s accessibility. Elevators allow anyone, even those who use wheelchairs or walkers, to safely move between floors within your home.

Dumbwaiters may allow you to move items up and down floors, and stair lifts can move people up and down, but elevators are the best option if you need space for people, their belongings, and/or mobility aids such as wheelchairs.

That said, home elevators cost more than other options, such as stair lifts. Consider your needs and your budget when deciding the best way to make your home more accessible to a person with a disability or a person who is aging in place.

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