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M. Holz Design Studio
5.0(
5
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Santa Rosa, 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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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
117
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Santa Rosa, 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%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sola de Vega Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Santa Rosa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a sprinkler leakage problem that Saul and his team solved during his visit. They came on time, did a thorough walkthrough of the property pointing issues and solutions. After a couple of days after their visit, I can say the problem is solved. I will definitely recommend Sola de Vega Landscaping for their professionalism and honesty doing their job."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

While possible for small projects, professional designers ensure compliance with building codes and structural integrity.

Aging-in-place universal design features can make your home more comfortable for family members who are older or have disabilities; they can also make your home safer. In addition, adding a universal-design bathroom can boost your home’s overall resale value.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

The design phase varies by project size and complexity; initial ideas can take weeks, while extensive plans may extend to months for complete detailing.

The biggest upside to hiring an architect is that they will ensure an efficient building process without errors. They will also ensure your home is free from structural issues and that everything is up to building code. Many permitting agencies require architects to draw construction plans and layouts before working, so hiring an architect will also ensure your project is legal. Additionally, architects help homeowners have a clear idea of their project details before the project starts. Hence, they help unify all parties on a shared vision for the project.

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