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Evolution Drafting
3.1(
73
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Experience – Highly Recommend company. I had a great experience working with this drafting company. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. A special shoutout to Collin Kelsch and Rosa Chatwin for their outstanding cooperation and attention to detail throughout the project."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Periphery Design, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Waterloo, 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%
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Cherry Architecture
5.0(
3
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Anton is great to work with, we hope to work with him for a long time into the future. Great creative problem solving, knowledgeable, responsive."
KC Residence
KC Residence
Master Bath
Basement Lounge
Conservatory

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Justin Frank Handyman Construction
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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FMI Consulting
New to Angi

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

FMI Consulting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Architects questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

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.

Regular meetings, reviewing drafts, and providing input on materials help align the project with your vision.

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

Mid-century modern architecture was a popular home style throughout the U.S. from the 1950s to 1970s. Most homes feature a wide and symmetrical floor plan with low-sloped roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Its minimalism and balanced appearance are back on the home style scene, particularly when maximizing sunlight, airflow, and a blend with the home's natural surroundings.

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