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A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They listen to everything you are looking for and makes sure he does a great design for your project. They do great work."
Garage & Workshop
This is what the house looked like after it was completed.
Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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JGib Interiors, LLC
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - Kitchen

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jen Gibson is my go-to design professional. She has great taste, excellent industry knowledge, and access to top-of-the-line products. She is patient, creative, and inspirational. While uncovering her personal design style, she is fun and easy to communicate with. Always flexible, considerate of budget, and timeline."
Dining Room Bar
Dining Room
Hall Bath Refresh
Modern Farmhouse - Kitchen
Unfortunately the entire kitchen was destroyed

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Response time2 days
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very quick and easy to work with. The drawings and the design for our project was perfect! Thank you!"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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The Civic Architectural Group, Inc.
5.0(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Credit card accepted

Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional\n … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as \nhuman beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are \nindividuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate \nabout our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, \npersonalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. \nWe speak the loudest in the room by listening\n

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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL 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

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Residential Design questions, answered by experts

DIY is possible, but professional designers ensure functional layouts, high-quality materials, and compliance with plumbing codes.

Consider personal preferences, available space, and materials that complement home aesthetics.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

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