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Avatar for PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ilya Engineering
4.4(
21
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Architect

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was able to quickly grasp my design concerns and integrate them into his structural specifications. A true professional."
1449
Mr. H Aghnami Project
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for RR Building Design
RR Building Design
5.0(
27
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Franco and Rene as skilled architects. We hired them to design plans to remodel our kitchen, bathrooms, and design a new master bathroom and bedroom that we are adding to our home by converting an existing space. After meeting with them, they got a sense of our design aesthetic and the 3D renderings came out great. They were easy to work with, professional, and the work they produced was high quality. Exceptional customer service and they are very responsive. They also handled filing our permits. You will be in good hands with Franco and Rene."
2nd Story addition
New ADU
isometric
front
interior

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for G&L Design Building & Landscape Inc
G&L Design Building & Landscape Inc
4.3(
174
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dee is fantastic! We loved the design Mike came up with for our backyard makeover. Then once construction started we realized we had made choices that needed to be changed. In every case Dee's suggestions (stucco the walls instead of paint, don't use DG next to the pool, run wood fence topper horizontally) turned out to the best. We are so glad we listened to him. Our finished backyard looks like an art installation but one where you can feel comfortable and at home. Now a year later we had them come back for a few tweaks and again Dee's suggestions were the right ones. We are happy we choose G & L and plan to use them again next year when we tackle our front yard."
West Hills
Encino Landscape project
Encino Landscape project
Porter Ranch  Landscape Hardscape project
Los Angeles Landscape and hardscape project

+96

Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Hye Turf Designs Landscaping and Pool Remodeling
Hye Turf Designs Landscaping and Pool Remodeling
5.0(
20
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"All went very well. Hutch was great at helping with design, choosing rock, and obtaining plants. He was also good at remaining calm when we panicked. His workmen were very competent and pleasant. Job was done in record time and within budget. Definitely 5 stars!"
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+28

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Saylor Design Studio
5.0(
5
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have worked with many designers over the years, but few with Steve talent and patience to create the perfect design for the project, very happy with all projects he has done for me."
Custom Hillside Home - Front and Rear Elevations
Plans
Custom Hillside Home - Sections
Elevation
Framing Plans

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Architect - Landscape

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so pleased with the finished product of our pool renovation with Encore Builders Outdoor Living. It turned out beautifully! Brandon made sure our home and family were taken care of throughout the entire process and was delightful to work with. Your search ends here for a pool renovation company that you can trust:)"
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Republic Landscape Design Services
Green Republic Landscape Design Services
4.6(
52
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn't be happier with our backyard project. Motti and Kimberly were just wonderful to work with. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive all throughout the process. They listened to our thoughts and educated us as to all our possibilities. Motti has a wonderful design eye and is so passionate about his work. We were very happy when we used them for the front of our house 4 years ago, this time around for the back, and we would use them again in the future. We recommend them highly."
Formosa Project
Linda Flora
Allot Ave
Oak Meadow Ln.
Lake Hollywood

+264

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for C Perez Sprinkler & Landscape
C Perez Sprinkler & Landscape
4.5(
142
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work! They guided me through the process of improving and repairing my 50ft retaining wall. They gave me plenty of options and at every step they where incrediblly professional and helpful. If you are going to do any retaing wall work or landscaping you simply must hire them!"
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+59

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

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