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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Palo, IA 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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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Plan set 1
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Periphery Design, LLC
5.0(
1
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Dave designed an addition for our home. The design is very cohesive and in harmony with the existing homeâ s architecture. His ideas, professionalism, and attention to detail are excellent, we look forward to the finished product."
Row House Apartments
Kitchen View
Historic Rehabilitation
Historic Rehabilitation
Addition-Bedroom Suite and Garage

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Perfections
5.0(
3
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend going to Home Perfections when looking for people to paint your home. I could tell Aubrey and Taylor not only cared about perfection but they were also very accommodating. They painted the first wall of my living room and I decided I didn’t like the paint color and they repainted the wall without any extra fees. You can tell that they really care about their clients!"
Remodeling - General Project
After Flooring Installation
After Flooring Installation
Before Flooring Instaliation
After Exterior Painting

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avalon Design Group
5.0(
3
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Designer - Building

Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Tim is easy to work with and does a great job of looking at the whole project to try to cut building costs. Also has very good ideas that we incorporated into our projects. We went through 3 different designers before we settled on Tim."
Perspective
Exterior Elevations
Floor Plans
Foundation & Roof Plans
Interior Elevations

+2

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bernd's Pond
5.0(
11
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernd was very responsive to our requests and was a delight to work with. He is definitely an expert on pond construction and the mechanics needed to have a functional, safe, and attractive water feature on your property. He is an expert on fish health and water quality. Highly recommend!"
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.

When conducting space planning, building codes and regulations need to be considered. As long as you are taking them into account and discussing them with the architect, you should be able to do your space planning appropriately.

Expect excavation below grade, creating a well for access, weatherproofing, and thorough inspections during setup.

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.

When you think about Arts and Crafts-style homes, you probably think of a Craftsman house or a bungalow-style Craftsman. Craftsman is one of the major styles developed during the Arts and Crafts movement, but it checks most boxes. Craftsman houses have low-pitched roofs, exposed rafters, open floor plans, and stunning wood finish.

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