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Mark Brand Architecture
5.0(
8
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Saint Helena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark Brand asked all of the right questions and worked tirelessly with the city permit department to make sure everything we wanted to do would be approved. Beyond being amazing on the phone with the city, his design fit with our mid-century home and anyone who has seen it is amazed at the transformation of our small back yard. We started this project with Mark in 2019, long before COVID-19, and completed the major construction in October of 2020. The actual construction began in May 2020 with demo, to completion in October 2020. Mark and his staff were with us through the entire process, communicating with our Contractor and Pool installer and keeping everyone in the loop and on track. I had never worked with an architect before, and feel grateful that my first experience was with Mark Brand and his team. Fees are explained up front, and although the fees were a healthy part of our budget, I know I got what I paid for! Communication with email and phone calls, as well as site visits were always timely, with any issues explained and problems worked through and resolved to avoid delays."
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!

+37

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M. Holz Design Studio
5.0(
5
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Saint Helena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mary helped me with a new barn/adu design and also a second dwelling design. Sheâ s so easy to work with and made the process easy and streamlined. I highly recommend her!"
Front Entry
Back Deck
Dining Room
Main Residence and Barn
Kitchen

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sola de Vega Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Saint Helena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saul and his team were fantastic. Prompt, professional, and efficient. Definitely my go-to team for landscaping needs on both my personal property and for my business. Best part about Saul is I can trust him, he is a man of his word and that is hard to find these days!! If you're looking for a fantastic person for all landscaping needs, look no further."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Stacey Lapuk Interiors
5.0(
5
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Designer - Building

Serving Saint Helena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

BUDGETS: We offer a number of services to accommodate various budgets.\n\nNOTE: All of our timeless designs incorporate Biophilic Design principles - aligning your interiors with nature - for your health, well-being and happiness.\n\n1. Hourly Consultations. Online or onsite (Sonoma or Marin Counties). $300. per hour.\n\n2. NEW "Design For You" - Affordable, curated room design. Includes consultations, plans, design boards and shopping carts to implement yourself with order support. $2,600. per room.\n\n3. Full-Service Custom Design. Our clients' budgets typically begin at $75,000. We can implement your project over time as budget allows. We care. About you. About extraordinary design. And about our critical need for a connection to nature. We care that your experience transforming your home is one of joy and satisfaction.\n\nCelebrating over 35 years of national award-winning, internationally published and televised residential interior design. American Society of Interior Designers.\n

Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom
Showcase Yellow Bedroom

+62

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
120
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Saint Helena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Finding an architect for your project demands looking at the professional’s past work, speaking with prior clients to see what their experience was like, and discussing your project and vision with the expert to see what kind of input they have. Look for an architect that gets excited about your project or has experience with similar projects.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

While you will always work with a team of professionals at some point during your home build, homeowners with experience can take on some part of the process. Manage the initial brainstorm, brief writeup, and floor layout phase with minimal assistance before contacting a general contractor. And while you can purchase stock blueprints for some home designs, it's always best to speak with professionals when choosing one ideal for your property.

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