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Evolution Drafting

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Evolution Drafting

3.97(
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Customers say: Terrific value
3200 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025


Residential: New construction and remodeling for home owners, builders and developers. Commercial: Tenant build outs, office build outs, adaptive reuse of older structures.


WT Group

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WT Group

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54 years of experience

WT is a full service engineering design company. We have been a family owned, local business, celebrating 50 year Anniversary in 2021. WT is a one-stop shop for your engineering and design needs. Whether you need a quick survey for a fence, engineering drawings for a major renovation, flooding problems, or even a project managment team to help you manage and navigate your project, WT has a solution for you. There are a lot of decisions in any construction project. With renovations, surprises are nearly synonymous. Our goal is to bring you confidence, and make sure you sleep well at night knowing your project is on track and on budget.

WT is a full service engineering design company. We have been a family owned, local business, celebrating 50 year Anniversary in 2021. WT is a one-stop shop for your engineering and design needs. Whether you need a quick survey for a fence, engineering drawings for a major renovation, flooding problems, or even a project managment team to help you manage and navigate your project, WT has a solution for you. There are a lot of decisions in any construction project. With renovations, surprises are nearly synonymous. Our goal is to bring you confidence, and make sure you sleep well at night knowing your project is on track and on budget.



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Redwood Construction Group

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Redwood Construction Group

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There is more to construction than bricks and mortar. Communication. Quality. Trust. This is how we make sure your project will be Built Better. Our services include Construction Management, General Contracting and Consulting with experience across many industries: Healthcare, Education, Commercial Tenant Improvements, Ground-up and additions, and High-end Luxury Residential. Every project comes with the same promise of quality, dedication, and a trusted long-lasting partnership. Licensed and insured, with decades of experience, we invite you to experience a project that is Built Better.

There is more to construction than bricks and mortar. Communication. Quality. Trust. This is how we make sure your project will be Built Better. Our services include Construction Management, General Contracting and Consulting with experience across many industries: Healthcare, Education, Commercial Tenant Improvements, Ground-up and additions, and High-end Luxury Residential. Every project comes with the same promise of quality, dedication, and a trusted long-lasting partnership. Licensed and insured, with decades of experience, we invite you to experience a project that is Built Better.


Accession Builders&Investments

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Accession Builders&Investments

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17 years of experience

Accession Builders & Investments specialize in all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Bathroom and kitchen remodels to finishing basements, building decks or fences all fall in our scope of work. ABI was founded in 2008 and since then has built a team of dedicated staff that help to ensure the client will be informed/involved throughout the entire process. ABI is locally owned and operated and would greatly appreciate the chance to help you with any of your building or remodeling needs.

Accession Builders & Investments specialize in all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Bathroom and kitchen remodels to finishing basements, building decks or fences all fall in our scope of work. ABI was founded in 2008 and since then has built a team of dedicated staff that help to ensure the client will be informed/involved throughout the entire process. ABI is locally owned and operated and would greatly appreciate the chance to help you with any of your building or remodeling needs.



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Timothy J Hawley

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Timothy J Hawley

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Timothy J Hawley is a high-end design and build firm founded by Timothy Hawley. Leading-edge design and a passion to create timeless pieces are very important to the philosophy of Tim’s. One thing that makes this business so unique is Hawley’s ability to turn a customer’s vision into beautiful pieces of art. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Hawley has a strong background in the arts and has mastered many art forms, including ceramics, mold making, decorative painting, murals, printmaking, graphic design and sculpture. He has the ability to draw by hand and transform drawings into metal. This is what makes many of Timothy J Hawleys pieces natural and organic but strong and contemporary at the same time. When it comes to design, fabrication and final coating processes, Timothy J Hawley is the design and build firm that can make any consumer’s vision come true. Whether it be for large hotel build-outs, rooftops in the city, top-notch 5-star restaurants or one-of-a-kind works of art, Timothy J Hawley can accomplish any size task.

Timothy J Hawley is a high-end design and build firm founded by Timothy Hawley. Leading-edge design and a passion to create timeless pieces are very important to the philosophy of Tim’s. One thing that makes this business so unique is Hawley’s ability to turn a customer’s vision into beautiful pieces of art. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Hawley has a strong background in the arts and has mastered many art forms, including ceramics, mold making, decorative painting, murals, printmaking, graphic design and sculpture. He has the ability to draw by hand and transform drawings into metal. This is what makes many of Timothy J Hawleys pieces natural and organic but strong and contemporary at the same time. When it comes to design, fabrication and final coating processes, Timothy J Hawley is the design and build firm that can make any consumer’s vision come true. Whether it be for large hotel build-outs, rooftops in the city, top-notch 5-star restaurants or one-of-a-kind works of art, Timothy J Hawley can accomplish any size task.



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Architects questions, answered by experts

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

If your project is complex, it may make sense to hire an architect to draw plans. An architect might also be a good person to hire if you want to ensure your plans adhere to building codes and regulations.

Aging-in-place universal design features can make your home more comfortable for family members who are older or have disabilities; they can also make your home safer. In addition, adding a universal-design bathroom can boost your home’s overall resale value.

Greek Revival and Federal architecture are quite similar in that they focus on symmetry and a blend of utilitarianism and opulence, but they differ in a few key areas. First, Federal architecture tends to include a brick facade, whereas Greek Revival homes more often have stucco siding, much like you’d find in Mediterranean houses. Greek Revival homes also tend to be a bit more ornate, with columns as decor, and more decorative and formal porticos.

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.

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