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Avatar for Essential Living Construction LLC
Essential Living Construction LLC
5.0(
15
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Designer - Building

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excelente trabajo instalando el drywall en mi garaje. Fue muy profesional, puntual y detallista en todo momento. El acabado quedó perfecto y limpio. Sin duda lo recomiendo a cualquiera que necesite un trabajo de calidad. ¡Muchas gracias a Oscar de Essential Living Construction por un excelente servicio!"
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU

+36

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Hanna Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Designer - Building

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Punctual, knowledgeable, willing, personable, prepared. thank you for your help in determining structural integrity in my home."
Custom Residence
Retaining walls
Foundation Design
Mixed Use Building
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Viveros landscaping
4.5(
33
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job is done in one day, quickly and neatly. I recommend them."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Beforw

+131

Response time1 day
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Eric Pennachio, Architect
5.0(
3
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is great and very clear on what needed to be done to make the project more successful."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rebaza Landscaping Maintenance Services
4.5(
69
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rebaza did a terrific job of removing a huge number of bushes that had grown much too high over the past 30 years. The oleander plants especially were a fire hazard. It took Rebaza about three eight-hour days to do the work of heavy pruning and cutting and then dragging everything out to their trailer. Excellent and professional work."
Nipomo
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bajascape
5.0(
9
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Octavio and his team of workers have come to my property several times to put in trees, bushes, pavers, sprinkler systems, and synthetic turf. All their work has been done quickly and professionally. They demonstrate a positive "can do" attitude and they clearly are good at what they do."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+41

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Forever Green Landscape Construction
5.0(
8
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Smooth and efficient work! Communication was clear. Whole project took less than 3 months even with rain delays! My vision came to life just as I wanted! I’m very happy and impressed with the work and have already got so many compliments from my neighbors!"
Back yard renovation
Back yard renovation
Retaining walls with stepts
Before
Back yard renovation

+15

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Gannage Design - Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

+75

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nixon's Quality Construction
4.4(
11
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Designer - Building

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found them on Angie’s list as they were licensed & insured and that was a deciding factor for my choice. They were prompt with my estimate and completed the work in a timely fashion. Top quality work & I would recommend them to anyone!"
Front entrance
Foyer
Gold Bar Jewelry
Gold Bar Jewelry
Gold Bar Piercing room

+54

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Many drafters go on to continue their education and become architects. Drafting is a necessary skill for architects, so learning drafting is often the first step on a path toward becoming a licensed architect. Drafting can also be a career on its own, with plenty of drafters choosing to specialize and focus solely on drafting.

You likely need to hire an architect for your new house design and build, unless you have the design skills and experience with building regulations and standards needed to get your plans approved. If you are able to meet the design requirements, you can hire a draftsperson to create the blueprints for the builders to follow.

While Craftsman-style houses are bungalows, cottages typically aren’t, though they can be. But they also differ in other stylistic aspects. For instance, cottages usually have simpler designs and painted woodwork.

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

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.

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