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Tom Smith Architecture

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Tom Smith Architecture

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2004 years of experience

If you can imagine it we can do it. We are focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction on every project and to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, Tom Smith Architecture has over 25 years of experience and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority.

"We have used Tom Smith services directly twice, and indirectly a third time. It was his design that led to buying our home in Montecito. He subsequently designed a beautiful wine room which has given us and our friends & family many wonderful memories. We are currently working with Tom on a kitchen redesign and highly recommend him. John & Susan"

John G on April 2020

If you can imagine it we can do it. We are focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction on every project and to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, Tom Smith Architecture has over 25 years of experience and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority.

"We have used Tom Smith services directly twice, and indirectly a third time. It was his design that led to buying our home in Montecito. He subsequently designed a beautiful wine room which has given us and our friends & family many wonderful memories. We are currently working with Tom on a kitchen redesign and highly recommend him. John & Susan"

John G on April 2020


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Evolution Drafting

4.06(
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Evolution Drafting

4.06(
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Customers say: Terrific value
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

jim E on September 2025

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

jim E on September 2025


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Lawrence Thompson Architects, Inc.

4.08(
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Lawrence Thompson Architects, Inc.

4.08(
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Customers say: Quality work
1986 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Award-winning architectural design expertise that includes contemporary and traditional design themes, developed to best develop your project goals and needs. A "One Stop Shop" including structural engineering, energy consulting and calculations, and top line colored presentations, all as needed to save time, money and provide better integration in preparing final drawings. All design themes are provided, with traditional styles backed up with an extensive Library and over 35,000 photos of projects from the US and Europe. Work is Coast to Coast and fees are moderate. Homes destroyed by fire are given fee discounts up to 30%. IN-DEPTH DESIGN EXPERTISE: Your needs are taken very seriously and are the central force in design. Occasionally a whole new idea grows from your comments and preferences that may be both surprising and rewarding. Special expertise in Mediterranean themes. Extensive governmental experience and permit processing history augments your project.

"Great difficulty in communication with this pro."

Theresa E on March 2024

Award-winning architectural design expertise that includes contemporary and traditional design themes, developed to best develop your project goals and needs. A "One Stop Shop" including structural engineering, energy consulting and calculations, and top line colored presentations, all as needed to save time, money and provide better integration in preparing final drawings. All design themes are provided, with traditional styles backed up with an extensive Library and over 35,000 photos of projects from the US and Europe. Work is Coast to Coast and fees are moderate. Homes destroyed by fire are given fee discounts up to 30%. IN-DEPTH DESIGN EXPERTISE: Your needs are taken very seriously and are the central force in design. Occasionally a whole new idea grows from your comments and preferences that may be both surprising and rewarding. Special expertise in Mediterranean themes. Extensive governmental experience and permit processing history augments your project.

"Great difficulty in communication with this pro."

Theresa E on March 2024


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Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
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Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2000 years of experience

Why pay more for an Architect? When we can design you a luxurious home for a fraction of the cost! We match our creativity with the owner's vision. Services we provide are, *New Home design, * Remodel or Addition * 3D Visualization * Construction Plans for Building Permit * Processing Permits Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"Aaron expeditiously addresses ANY concerns. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I will welcome the opportunity to recommend this company."

BJ M on April 2020

Why pay more for an Architect? When we can design you a luxurious home for a fraction of the cost! We match our creativity with the owner's vision. Services we provide are, *New Home design, * Remodel or Addition * 3D Visualization * Construction Plans for Building Permit * Processing Permits Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"Aaron expeditiously addresses ANY concerns. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I will welcome the opportunity to recommend this company."

BJ M on April 2020


Designtech

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Designtech

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2001 years of experience

Since 2001, Designtech has provided architectural design and drafting service in San Luis Obispo County, specializing in home design, guest houses, garages, workshops. Design and drafting service for contractors and homeowners. Call for a no obligation site visit and consultation

"Very easy to work with and competent"

Pernelle M on February 2020

Since 2001, Designtech has provided architectural design and drafting service in San Luis Obispo County, specializing in home design, guest houses, garages, workshops. Design and drafting service for contractors and homeowners. Call for a no obligation site visit and consultation

"Very easy to work with and competent"

Pernelle M on February 2020


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Lawrence Construction

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Lawrence Construction

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1977 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lawrence Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Lawrence Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

Lawrence Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Lawrence Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.


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Craftsman Builders Inc

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Craftsman Builders Inc

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2022 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Quality is our Goal! We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in remodeling, decks, roofing, and siding. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Quality is our Goal! We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in remodeling, decks, roofing, and siding. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Landmark Energy Upgrades

4.89(
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Landmark Energy Upgrades

4.89(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether your project is a new construction, custom built home, an existing remodel, or an energy efficient upgrade, Landmark Construction has the industry experience and skilled staff to make your construction project a success. Our goal is to save you money through energy-efficient construction. Landmark Construction is California’s premier Air-Conditioning Contractor and Heating Contractor. Along with HVAC contracting we can better regulate your home’s temperature with new insulation and a new roof. Landmark Construction doesn’t stop at just energy upgrades. When it comes to renovations of existing homes, we pride ourselves in the ability to maintain your home’s charm and style with solutions for every kind of interior need from tile, drywall accents and wainscoting detail, cabinetry and countertop selection, to redesigning entire interior floor plans. Our network of interior designers can help you get just the look you envisioned from your remodeling or new construction project. We proudly serve Southern California including Bel Air, San Marino, Malibu, Calabasas, Beverly Hills, Century City, Encino, Brentwood and everywhere in between! When clients want to build it strong, build it beautiful, they build it Landmark! Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your next general construction project in Southern California. We look forward to providing you with a free, no obligation consultation today!

"Ezra and Charles are very friendly and personable. That is, when they want to take your money. What good is a 12-year warranty if you start ignoring your customers at 2 years. I needed my HVAC replaced. Because the HVAC sits on my roof, I decided to redo the roof too. Ezra and Charles came out and were really friendly so I immediately had a good impression of them. Even though it would’ve been cheaper to go with a roofer and a separate HVAC company, I decided to go with Landmark Construction Crew, aka Landmark Energy Upgrades. I figured it would be a more seamless process for one company to do both. I got this done in December of 2016. The thing with a roof is that you don’t know if it’s a good job or not until it rains so I waited to write a review. Around January 2018 ( a little over a year later ) we got some much needed rain but unfortunately, I had a leak coming from one of my vents. I emailed Ezra and he sent out a roofer. The roofer came, looked at the vent, jumped up on the roof for ten minutes and said he was done. Months later, it rained again, it leaked again, I emailed Ezra again. I decided to take a closer look at the vent and noticed that there was sunlight in the ductwork. I figured sunlight equals gap somewhere. When the roofer came, I told him and he said it’s nothing, probably just a reflection, without even taking a look. Then the roofer tells me that the next time there is a leak, I need to call the HVAC guy because it’s not a roof problem. I couldn’t believe it so I told him that HIS company IS the HVAC guy!! I used one company to do the roof and the HVAC so there is NOBODY else to blame. So, he jumps back on the roof and was done and gone in 10 minutes. About a month goes by and the rain is back and so is my leak. It’s 2019 so it rained a lot this year. Good for California, bad for me. So, I emailed Ezra again. After a few weeks, no reply. So, I email him again with pictures, a few more weeks go by and no reply. So, I call him and he picked up the phone. He sounded surprised to hear from me (probably didn’t recognize my phone number) and I start telling him about the leak. He said he didn’t get my emails but just text him my address and he’ll send somebody. A couple of weeks goes by and nothing. So, I text him again and after weeks and weeks of waiting, no reply. I’ve emailed, called, and texted so, at this point, it’s very obvious he’s avoiding me. If you are looking for a friendly company that is willing to take your hard-earned cash then Landmark is for you. But if you’re looking for a company that is accountable for their work then look elsewhere. I know I am."

Tony T on March 2019

Whether your project is a new construction, custom built home, an existing remodel, or an energy efficient upgrade, Landmark Construction has the industry experience and skilled staff to make your construction project a success. Our goal is to save you money through energy-efficient construction. Landmark Construction is California’s premier Air-Conditioning Contractor and Heating Contractor. Along with HVAC contracting we can better regulate your home’s temperature with new insulation and a new roof. Landmark Construction doesn’t stop at just energy upgrades. When it comes to renovations of existing homes, we pride ourselves in the ability to maintain your home’s charm and style with solutions for every kind of interior need from tile, drywall accents and wainscoting detail, cabinetry and countertop selection, to redesigning entire interior floor plans. Our network of interior designers can help you get just the look you envisioned from your remodeling or new construction project. We proudly serve Southern California including Bel Air, San Marino, Malibu, Calabasas, Beverly Hills, Century City, Encino, Brentwood and everywhere in between! When clients want to build it strong, build it beautiful, they build it Landmark! Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your next general construction project in Southern California. We look forward to providing you with a free, no obligation consultation today!

"Ezra and Charles are very friendly and personable. That is, when they want to take your money. What good is a 12-year warranty if you start ignoring your customers at 2 years. I needed my HVAC replaced. Because the HVAC sits on my roof, I decided to redo the roof too. Ezra and Charles came out and were really friendly so I immediately had a good impression of them. Even though it would’ve been cheaper to go with a roofer and a separate HVAC company, I decided to go with Landmark Construction Crew, aka Landmark Energy Upgrades. I figured it would be a more seamless process for one company to do both. I got this done in December of 2016. The thing with a roof is that you don’t know if it’s a good job or not until it rains so I waited to write a review. Around January 2018 ( a little over a year later ) we got some much needed rain but unfortunately, I had a leak coming from one of my vents. I emailed Ezra and he sent out a roofer. The roofer came, looked at the vent, jumped up on the roof for ten minutes and said he was done. Months later, it rained again, it leaked again, I emailed Ezra again. I decided to take a closer look at the vent and noticed that there was sunlight in the ductwork. I figured sunlight equals gap somewhere. When the roofer came, I told him and he said it’s nothing, probably just a reflection, without even taking a look. Then the roofer tells me that the next time there is a leak, I need to call the HVAC guy because it’s not a roof problem. I couldn’t believe it so I told him that HIS company IS the HVAC guy!! I used one company to do the roof and the HVAC so there is NOBODY else to blame. So, he jumps back on the roof and was done and gone in 10 minutes. About a month goes by and the rain is back and so is my leak. It’s 2019 so it rained a lot this year. Good for California, bad for me. So, I emailed Ezra again. After a few weeks, no reply. So, I email him again with pictures, a few more weeks go by and no reply. So, I call him and he picked up the phone. He sounded surprised to hear from me (probably didn’t recognize my phone number) and I start telling him about the leak. He said he didn’t get my emails but just text him my address and he’ll send somebody. A couple of weeks goes by and nothing. So, I text him again and after weeks and weeks of waiting, no reply. I’ve emailed, called, and texted so, at this point, it’s very obvious he’s avoiding me. If you are looking for a friendly company that is willing to take your hard-earned cash then Landmark is for you. But if you’re looking for a company that is accountable for their work then look elsewhere. I know I am."

Tony T on March 2019

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FAQs for custom home building projects in Los Olivos, CA

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. 

The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.

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. 

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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