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Lake Design & Drafting
5.0(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great! Christopher is very knowledgeable. He guided us through a process and offered a wealth of information to help us make informed decisions. He helped us make the best use of our lot. His expertise helped us get our plans approved with minimal back and forth with the planning department. We are thoroughly pleased with his service and recommend him to all of our friends! Thank you Lake Design & Drafting for your commitment to excellence!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Ogle Design
4.9(
8
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Architect - For Business

Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was such a great experience working with Will and his team at Ogle Designs. They helped us design a blueprint for creating additions to our house including designs for the inside and patio/landscape design We so impressed with Ogle Design's high level of professionalism, expertise and overall delivery of our project. They completed everything on time and within budget! Thanks for your excellent service."
Modern Deck
Modern Deck 2
Exterior Contemporary
Kitchen Island
Living Room

+14

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fine Point Architecture & Planning Incorporated
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Easy to work with, responsive and the ability to understand my specific needs. Good follow through including assistance in finding other great professionals to serve me such as engineers and surveyors."
Front entry
Schematic dining room 3D
Custom railing deisgn
Kitchen looking into addition
Pergola and water feature

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther was amazing! We are so glad we had Esther complete our kitchen plans! She presented different options which were great. She's very professional & always accommodating. Was always willing to make any changes. She's a gem. So glad we did plans, as wasn't going to but glad we did. Thanks Esther!"
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

Any issue that affects the structural integrity or soundness of a home is considered a structural issue. In addition to foundation cracks, other signs of structural issues include roof leaks, bowing walls, sloping floors, gaps around windows and doors, and more.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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