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Avatar for Lawrence Thompson Architects, Inc.
Lawrence Thompson Architects, Inc.
4.3(
8
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Larry did a series of modifications for me turning my home into a luxury speculation home. Hes very artistic and is just excellent at what he does. He really cares about his work and how it turns out."
Pepe Rsidence, Santa Ynez Valley
Riviera Residence, Santa Barbara
Riviera Residence, Santa Barbara, CA.
Riviera Residence, Santa Barbara, CA.
Riviera Residence, Santa Barbara, CA.

+34

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Essential Living Construction LLC
5.0(
15
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Designer - Building

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Essential Living Construction has become my go-to for any of my home construction projects. Oscar Barajas, the owner, is a delight to do business with as he is very personable and attentive when listening to my project visions. He offers suggestions if you are not sure of which direction to take your project or he will deliver your vision with absolute perfection. He has assembled a fantastic team of craftsmen that obviously take great pride in their work. It's nice to know there is a contractor that will make sure that your project will be done to your satisfaction ."
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU
New ADU

+36

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tom Smith Architecture
5.0(
5
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have used Tom Smith services directly twice, and indirectly a third time. It was his design that led to buying our home in Montecito. He subsequently designed a beautiful wine room which has given us and our friends & family many wonderful memories. We are currently working with Tom on a kitchen redesign and highly recommend him. John & Susan"
Tom's Portfolio
Work
Work
Work
Work

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Cornejo LANSCAPING
Cornejo LANSCAPING
5.0(
11
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Cristian and his team did an amazing job. They were fast, kept to their schedule and clean up when they were finished. As we walk around our neighborhood and see others with pavers and artificial grass, Cristian’s team has probably done one of the best work in the neighborhood. On top of that, Cristian honored his pricing and kept to his estimate. We would definitely hire again."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+99

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Santa Ynez, 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%
72 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 Santa Ynez, 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

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The country's most famous Neoclassical architecture appears in major government buildings and college campuses. The White House is unmistakably the most famous example, though the Capitol Building and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello are also iconic uses of the design.

Greek Revival architecture was popularized in America in the early- to mid-1800s, around the time when archaeologists were discovering buried ancient Greek buildings. As a means of celebrating the democratic government in ancient Greece, American architects borrowed from those newly discovered buildings as a way to emphasize that America would remain a democratic country in the wake of the American Revolution.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

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.

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

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