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Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would rate your engineering design experience as excellent. Your skills in creating detailed drawings, problem-solving, and delivering innovative solutions are highly impressive."
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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Toca Building Design
5.0(
8
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Serving Oakland, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SSA
5.0(
22
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Sharmila is very sweet, professional and delivers on time. She will listen to your needs and guides you for the same. She helped with my major interior remodeling of my home from design to finish in Dublin including managing city permits and inspections. Helped me to keep the process simple. I would highly recommend her as she acquires great skills and knowledge in design and architectural field."
living
living
kitchen
bathroom
kitchen

+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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AxisTerra Design Studio
5.0(
6
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was referred to Phani at AxisTerra Design by structural engineer I hired for my home renovation project to remove load bearing walls in living room. The referral is like god send in a stressful state where my home renovation project permit is pending for 2 months and San Jose city came back asking for kitchen architectural plans for permit issuance. Phani very quickly helped and provided the design plan in two days. He followed up with me multiple times to get all the details needed to avoid back and forth iterations. Phani shared the plans on the same night at 10 P.M. Once, I confirmed the next, he shared the stamped plans. I already referred AxisTerra Design to a friend for his home renovation project, and without any doubt or hesitation recommend AxisTerra Design for any home renovation project."
Single-Family Home Kitchen Rendering
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mihmic Architecture, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Michael is very professional and knowledgeable. He took time to measure our place, explaining things could be done in different ways. I consulted with few others. He honestly gave me his advice that my ADU is not feasible money wise at the time being. Eventhough I took his advice and decided not to proceed with project. I really appreciate his expertise,his time and honesty. Thanks Michael."
Small Entry Addition in Wine County
New Cabin in Wine Country
New Cabin in Wine Country
One Acre Masterplan
One Acre Masterplan

+25

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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Serving Oakland, 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
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

Universal design is a design concept that states that products, spaces, and general environments are designed to be used by everyone, with an emphasis on accessibility for those with limited mobility or other special needs.

Greek Revival and Federal architecture are quite similar in that they focus on symmetry and a blend of utilitarianism and opulence, but they differ in a few key areas. First, Federal architecture tends to include a brick facade, whereas Greek Revival homes more often have stucco siding, much like you’d find in Mediterranean houses. Greek Revival homes also tend to be a bit more ornate, with columns as decor, and more decorative and formal porticos.

Architects often oversee project management to ensure design adherence, coordinate with contractors, and address onsite challenges.

On average, the cost to hire an architect is between $2,200 and $10,500. Hourly rates for professional architects range from $45 to $250 per hour, depending on the architect’s experience level and location.

The cost for architect services vary depending on several factors, including:

  • Location

  • Project type

  • Experience level of the architect

  • Local demand for the architect’s services

  • Overall cost of the project

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