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Medeiros Architectural Group, Inc.
4.9(
17
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Chuck did a fantastic job, his plans were very detailed and exactly what we talked about. Through the whole process Chuck has only been a text or a call away and has come to the site through out all the construction to check on the progress. Chuck is very easy to work with and we would for sure recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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NATURAL LANDSCAPING & DESIGN
4.8(
161
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Henry is great to work with! He and his crew have done several projects for my house. He communicates the plan and expectation clearly, is very responsive to emails and text, and gets work done efficiently. Highly recommend!"
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+455

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Rock N Block- Turf N Hardscapes
5.0(
32
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Incredible job with our backyard masterpiece! Lots of retaining walls, a putting green, pavers, boulders, lighting, and textures that all work incredible together. I am very impressed with how the 3d rendering looks just like the finished product! For any similar project, I would highly recommend them!"
Backyard Turf Installation
Landscape Design
Frontyard Full Makeover
Backyard Turf Installation
Additional Photos

+60

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Ramos Landscaping
4.9(
57
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific! The team did a great job with our landscaping project. This evolved throughout the process, and they were able and willing to continue working longer than the original scope of the project. Highly recommend!"
Aurora Project
Arvada Project
Broomfield Project
Arvada Project
Northgleen Project

+117

Response time6 days
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vital Architecture, LLC
4.3(
7
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience working with Vital Architecture and highly recommend her. For Little Village Childcare, she helped us save money by confirming certain landlord requests were not required by code and securing a waiver that saved space and costs. She also reduced civil engineering expenses by preparing the playground drainage plan herself. During construction, she provided extra support at no cost and helped us handle contractor changes wisely. For another church childcare project, she identified zoning issues early so everyone understood the risks. In Colorado Springs, she warned a tenant about higher plumbing costs required by childcare regulations, helping them avoid a bad lease. For an adult care project, she reviewed the food area and explained new kitchen and ventilation requirements. Carmen is knowledgeable, thorough, and truly looks out for her clients’ best interests."
Star light Subdivision
Fairview Littleton Co.
Hazel ADU
New Beach SFH
New Mixed use Mason Square

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dave-Rite Landscape Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired David for two reasons. I am one the person who taught him for many years, who happens to be a reputable Denver landscape company, but also because a crew I hired to do my outdoor area in my backyard stopped work and disappeared. David completed my kitchen under budget, and with the detail that only a true outdoor Craftsman could do. Highly recommend!"
Patio project
Landscaping
Patio project
Paver patio / Retaining wall Installation
Patio project

+87

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Landscapes
4.6(
64
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was very engaged with the project, but also listened intently to my vision for the work. He provided recommendations when I asked and kept the project on schedule and budget. I would choose Rich and his team for another project and recommend him to others looking for a variety of landscaping improvements."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete driveway replacement
Old leaning wood ties wall
Garage concrete floor
Landscaping Project

+211

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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MG Landscaping
4.9(
43
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We could not be happier! The work we had completed is beautiful and was a reasonable price! MG landscaping was timely and responsive which we found refreshing and something that has not often been our experience! We highly recommend them!"
Landscaping Project
Backyard remodel
Retaining wall
Complete backyard landscape
Front yard renovation.

+86

Response time50 mins
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Designer Roost, LLC
4.3(
9
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Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Designed a complete remodel of the back porch enclosure on my house. Easy to work with. He came and checked it out before I had a survey done(didn’t know i needed one). Survey was scheduled out 3 weeks so he offered to come take measurements for a fee and then he could get started. I accepted and a week or so later we had our plan. When the survey was completed the updated Schematic hardly changed. Wonderful job."
Front
Rear
Patio
Traditional style home
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Depending on what the blueprints are for, a qualified draftsperson, contractor, or architect can draw them up. In some cases, including specialty permitting for a build, you may be required to use a licensed architect. 

In many cases, a blueprint drawn up by a certified professional is required before a city or municipality approves a permit. 

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

While classic Palm Springs architecture in the Palm Springs area will naturally cost more due to the high cost of living, prices across the rest of the country will vary. Remember that older homes, including those built before 1970, will cost more to renovate due to updated building codes—something to keep in mind when considering the upfront cost of the house.

It can take anywhere from a few days to several months to draw up architectural plans, depending on the complexity of your project. Architectural plans are highly detailed documents that take time to complete, and any changes or alterations can significantly extend how long they take.

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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