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Avatar for Toca Building Design
Toca Building Design
5.0(
8
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Architect

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Francisco and his team was amazing! From start to finish, they made the whole process of remodeling my house so easy and stress-free. Francisco really listened to what I wanted and came up with creative ideas. He was very responsive and always kept me in the loop. The final result is even better than I imagined. My house looks incredible and I’ve gotten so many compliments from friends and family."
Single Family Home
ADU rear yard
ADU
New Build
interior design

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Guillen Design & Drafting Services
5.0(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Guillen Design & Drafting
Kearley Residence Remodel
Kearley Residence Remodel
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding, custom service! Bill Fisher is quite simply the best architect in Santa Cruz...not only for my house, but he designed the large residential building on North Pacific and River. Fast, expert, and affordable... Bill will help you navigate the code maze in Santa Cruz and get your plans approved and built. Definitely will use/recommend him again and again."
Beach Home Remodel
Kitchen and Living Room Remodel
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SSA
5.0(
22
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Architect

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"To find someone who is a nice, easy going professional, knowledgeable in design and construction, good communication skills and down to earth person is difficult, however, Sharmila is all this... She is a motivated architect, designer, yet takes what the clients are looking to do and will provide her input as the progress and process continue forward throughout."
living
living
kitchen
bathroom
kitchen

+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Livermore, 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
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"OMG, what a great experience! Team2 came up with a great design for our home addition, was detailed in design and requested changes and worked with us through the city process for permits. The addition turned out great and would thoroughly recommend Team2 to any person seeking professional architect services."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther responded quickly to my inquiry, made me feel comfortable in determining what could be done with the space on a limited budget, offered many options and followed through with updates and contacts efficiently so that I had the best solutions and products available to complete the project."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Designer - Building

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We decided to remodel our outdated bathroom, and McCormick Home Builders was a fantastic choice. Khaled and the team delivered high-quality work within the timeline and our budget. Every detail, from the tile work to the lighting, was beautifully done. They communicated well throughout, keeping us informed at every step, and the end result was truly a spa-like bathroom we can enjoy daily. We’d love to work with them again!"
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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BlueSquare Studio
5.0(
5
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Architect

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam is awesome! He assisted me with my project like a pro and helped my clients tremendously. I will definitely be hiring him again for my next project!!!"
BluePrint Plans
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

You can draw your own house plans using three-dimensional modeling software, but in most cases, you’ll need an architect to draw up the final plans. Architects understand local building regulations and requirements, so their plans will be necessary for getting permits approved, and they’ll also ensure your home is structurally sound. DIY house plans can be a good place to start to help visualize your project, but you should always defer to a professional before trying to proceed with the project.

An architect is usually involved in the process of determining the layout and structural features and requirements of the home itself, taking into account the local codes, climate, and materials needed to make the home structurally sound. Architects may communicate more with contractors and subcontractors throughout the building process. In comparison to architects, interior designers typically focus on the aesthetics of a home interior and possibly exterior, helping the homeowner decide on color schemes, textures, and materials to incorporate into the design. 

Blueprints are generally available for houses built after the early 1900s. Before then, detailed building schematics like blueprints were rarely used and even more rarely saved. If you have an older house and need blueprints, you can have a new set drawn up by an architect or draftsperson.

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

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.

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