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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a Realtor and was representing Sellers. The Buyers in athe transaction wanted $16,500 for foundation work based on a report from a foundation inspection company. My property inspector and an architect friend felt the report was completely in error. I called Home Advisor and Padir responded. The inspector came out the same day; charged a very reasonable price and delivered a professional 17 page report. We gave that to the Buyers Realtor and settled on a very small credit based on the report from Padir."
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
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Sacramento, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Caldwell Construction & Handyman Svcs
4.4(
79
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It was fantastic! They came a month prior and gave an estimate, were right on target and didn't charge for anything else. They showed up on time and got right to work. They were just the nicest bunch of people. They did such a nice job, the front of the house looks so natural now. I can't say enough good things about them and we will definitely be calling them again for anything we need."
Drywall By Caldwell Construction.
Drywall By Caldwell Construction.
Dryall By Caldwell Construction.
Drywall By Caldwell Construction.
Full Bathroom Remodel By Caldwell Construction.

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Liberty Drafting Studios LLC
4.9(
14
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this company. All projects are always completed on time, and communication is excellent. I’m always kept informed about what’s happening with the project and what stage it’s at. Whenever I have questions or need an update, they respond quickly and clearly. They are reliable, professional, and very easy to work with."
Interior and exterior
Home after fire
Home after construction
Courtyard and great room design
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for AVP Arch | Draft | Plan | Design
AVP Arch | Draft | Plan | Design
5.0(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It is always a pleasure to work with Arthur. He is a skilled individual that takes close attention to detail. Due to his experience, he is able to revert quickly on cycle revisions to help get plans approved in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Arthur."
Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EDDIE MULLINS LANDSCAPING
4.4(
154
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Customers say: True professional

"Eddie Mullins and his outstanding crew did a job for me that far exceeded my expectations. They were highly professional, on time, and very easy to work with. They installed a new driveway, a rock retaining Wall and designed and installed a beautiful water feature. My neighbors are very impressed with all that has been installed. When my gardener first saw the water feature, he gave it two big thumbs-up! I also believe the price was very fair for all the work performed."
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+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Alpha Designs
Alpha Designs
4.7(
3
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Ash, the talented architect behind my 14-square-foot home, and I could not be more impressed. Ashs expertise and attention to detail truly transformed my living space into an architectural masterpiece. From the initial design phase to the final execution, Ash demonstrated remarkable patience, friendliness, and knowledge. His ability to understand my vision and translate it into a functional, aesthetically pleasing reality is a testament to his skill and dedication. I highly recommend Ash and his architecture company for anyone seeking a professional who not only delivers exceptional results but also makes the entire process enjoyable. My home is now a testament to Ashs creativity and commitment to excellence."
Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Designer - Building

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Depending on what the blueprints are for, a qualified draftsperson, contractor, or architect can draw them up. In some cases, including specialty permitting for a build, you may be required to use a licensed architect. 

In many cases, a blueprint drawn up by a certified professional is required before a city or municipality approves a permit. 

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

Villa exterior features often include large windows, arched doorways, patios, terraces, greenery, and gardens. Common exterior colors for villas are whites and off-whites, soft browns, and clay tones. 

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

Some architects include interior design in their portfolio of offerings, while some architectural firms employ interior designers to handle that aspect of home building projects or refer clients to interior designers they’ve worked with in the past. Ask a local architect whether they offer interior design services as well.

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