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DM Building Inc
4.9(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"All went well and the project was completed on schedule with quality craftsmanship. Throughout project there was adequate communication which was important because my children and I were still living in the house."
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+9

Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a full remodel of our place, full new kitchen, and expanded our place into the backyard for a new master suite. Pac Sands did a really great job with our designs. Great tools that made the communication easy with the plans and changes we needed. And they handled the engineering and permitting too, which was great. Highly recommend."
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Response time2 days
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently redid the landscaping in our newly purchased home. Kent Horner spent quite a bit of time w us suggesting creative design elements as part of the bidding process. We chose C and H from the several estimates we received and are happy we did. Kent’s crew was timely, worked very hard, reacted positively to our change requests and thoroughly cleaned up at the end of every day. Kent stopped by most days to make sure all was well! And it was! We love our yard and appreciate the work that Kent and his guys did! Highly recommended. Pete and Mickie"
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Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
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+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Designer - Building

Serving Valley Center, 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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Left Coast Blueprints, Llc
5.0(
2
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Drafting and Engineering services. We will provide a complete set of architectural and structural plans to submit to building departments to obtain permits for your project. Custom Homes, Room Additions, Remodels, Fire Damages, Water Damages, Spec Homes, Attached & Detached ADU

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

Costs vary depending on project complexity and scope. Architects generally charge a percentage of the total budget or an hourly rate for their services.

The architect you choose to work with should have experience with the type of design you’re interested in, a portfolio of similar projects they’ve completed, and a process and work style that aligns with your expectations. A seasoned architect will be able to provide you with all that information so you can ensure they’re a good fit.

Blueprints are generally available for houses built after the early 1900s. Before then, detailed building schematics like blueprints were rarely used and even more rarely saved. If you have an older house and need blueprints, you can have a new set drawn up by an architect or draftsperson.

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