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Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
128
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Designer - Building

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've worked on many projects with this company from commercial to residential. You share your ideas with the drafts person and they create a rough draft in a short amount of time. Once you move on to the revision process you get to revise your designs three times included in the price! After you approve your design they produce a full construction set which is what you need to go to permitting. They stand by their drafting and offer unlimited redline revisions. This is a wonderful and much needed service for design professionals and contractors for fast & reliable plans."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Periphery Design, LLC
5.0(
1
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Designer - Building

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%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
3.5(
8
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Designer - Building

Serving Waterloo, 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
289 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"It is a waste of money. The great majority of people are not going to find any value out of the service. If you need design consultation, you need a full service consultation. If you already have knowledge and experience, and you just need to get a few ideas, then you don't need to pay for that. You can just get a magazine or a book since you already have the knowledge of basic designs in your head or a little bit of experience. To have someone call you and give you information over the phone, you are not getting the personal service that you need. You may as well take the money $49 and apply it to something else like getting someone else to come out and give you the service that you need. Because, you are not getting much, you are not getting anything at all. They are going to have you do the work. After talking to them and I was talking to other home designers, I found out that that was a waste of time and waste of money. I gave them a C because they didn't fail at what they do but they don't offer any value for what they do. There's not much value to it. The cost was fair. They didn't do a terrible job and the cost isn't terrible, it was only $49. It just has a very low value. For responsiveness I gave them a B because they will answer your phone and answer your emails."
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction
4.1(
28
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - Building

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Does excellent trim work doors and windows! Very efficient great work ethic and does not like wasting materials and your money!!!! Also like to say he has a great attitude and awesome to work with!!!!"
The Mancave
The Mancave
The Mancave
The Mancave
Finishes

+69

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Martinez All Construction
4.8(
5
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Designer - Building

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andres Martinez and his crew with Cesar and Adan did a phenomenal series of jobs at our home. They put in a beautiful and functional driveway, designed and constructed a very nice fire pit, and made a nice pad for our bbq grill. We were very pleased and impressed with their timeliness, professionalism, skills/talents, courtesy, and attention to detail. The pricing that Andres provided was very good and competitive with others. We will hire he and his team in the future for additional projects. We give them a 9.5 out of 10. You will not go wrong hiring this team for your next project!"
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Residential Design FAQs, answered by experts

A floor plan is a less detailed illustration showing a building or room's layout from above, including elements like windows, doors, walls, and fixtures. It offers a simplified view for homeowners. In contrast, a blueprint is a more detailed, to-scale architectural drawing that includes all parts of the building plans, such as structural elements, construction details, and utility schematics. While a floor plan can be a type of view within a blueprint, the complete blueprint contains all the necessary details to turn the plan into a reality.

Dated bedrooms usually share a few similarities— popcorn ceilings, tired-looking carpet, a lack of natural light, and drab paint colors. If there is any exposed wood, like a built-in closet, those will need to be refinished or painted over. Most bedrooms can be modernized with new hardwood flooring, bright but neutral paint, increased window size, and recessed lighting.

Costs depend on project size, customization, and the designer’s experience and hourly rate.

DIY is possible with basic tools. Professional designers ensure optimal layout, functionality, and aesthetics.

There are differences between universal design and ADA accommodations, but the outcomes are often similar. While universal design is a proactive process that takes a social justice approach to accessibility for all, ADA accommodations are focused specifically on accessibility for individuals living with disabilities. ADA accommodations often take the shape of wider doors and hallways, ramps, elevators, lower counters and sinks, and easy-to-grab door handles; universal design can include these plus emphasize better lighting, tractioned floors, and other building elements that allow all people to use buildings more comfortably.

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