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Evolution Drafting

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Evolution Drafting

3.97(
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Customers say: Terrific value
3174 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


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Terra Lumen Coastal Inc

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Terra Lumen Coastal Inc

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14 years of experience

With more than 20 years of building and landscape design experience, Terra Lumen and its residential platform Allenia Design offers comprehensive design services for your home, commercial, and workplaces. We welcome any scale of projects and work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences including environmentally friendly and budget-conscious design features. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can help you design your spaces.

With more than 20 years of building and landscape design experience, Terra Lumen and its residential platform Allenia Design offers comprehensive design services for your home, commercial, and workplaces. We welcome any scale of projects and work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences including environmentally friendly and budget-conscious design features. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can help you design your spaces.


Paine's Home Service's

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Paine's Home Service's

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At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing


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



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S&S Construction

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S&S Construction

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Here at S&S construction we do it all! Concrete sidewalks, driveways, patios, fence repair,installation,seal,stain,&paint. decking, pressure washing, gutters, siding & roofing! Fair priced quality work. If you got a dime we got the time No job to small or big

"Would give 0 stats if I could! Stay away from Tim. Quoted us for a fence with 2 gates as we wanted, showed up a week later with only one because he forgot. Due to supply shortage he couldn't get another one and the one he had was cracked anyway. So here we are October when the fence was done in May, being ghosted when all we want is the money for the gates and labor costs refunded. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but now not being answered is the last straw."

Steven A on October 2021

Here at S&S construction we do it all! Concrete sidewalks, driveways, patios, fence repair,installation,seal,stain,&paint. decking, pressure washing, gutters, siding & roofing! Fair priced quality work. If you got a dime we got the time No job to small or big

"Would give 0 stats if I could! Stay away from Tim. Quoted us for a fence with 2 gates as we wanted, showed up a week later with only one because he forgot. Due to supply shortage he couldn't get another one and the one he had was cracked anyway. So here we are October when the fence was done in May, being ghosted when all we want is the money for the gates and labor costs refunded. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but now not being answered is the last straw."

Steven A on October 2021



D.A.T. Construction, Inc.

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D.A.T. Construction, Inc.

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27 years of experience

D.A.T. Construction, Inc., in La Salle, Illinois, is the area's leading remodeling company serving Peru, Ottawa, Spring Valley, Princeton, Marseilles and surrounding areas since 1998. We specialize in kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, painting, general contracting services, insulation, flooring and much more. For your next remodeling project, contact D.A.T. Construction, Inc. in La Salle.

D.A.T. Construction, Inc., in La Salle, Illinois, is the area's leading remodeling company serving Peru, Ottawa, Spring Valley, Princeton, Marseilles and surrounding areas since 1998. We specialize in kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, painting, general contracting services, insulation, flooring and much more. For your next remodeling project, contact D.A.T. Construction, Inc. in La Salle.


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Usa Water And Fire Restoration

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Usa Water And Fire Restoration

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

USA Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. is a strong and competitive company in the restoration field with over 100 years combined management team experience. Our diversely skilled and interdisciplinary management team is composed of construction project managers, estimators, and professional business analysts. These professionals are individually accomplished and successful in their own niche. This wide range of knowledge helps USA Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. constantly service all customer needs, regardless of problem size or the project’s many interdependencies. Through effective and efficient communication, combined with a strong work ethic and focus on quality customer service we work together in achieving the goal of satisfying the needs of every one of our customers. USA Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. have the skills, knowledge, and drive to return any home or business to its original, comfortable condition.

"Had some issues with drainage in my basement, after a heavy rain I had a flooded basement. I call USA Water Restoration and they took care of all the work. Worked well with my insurance company and finished a beautiful job in a short amount of time."

Christopher A on April 2018

USA Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. is a strong and competitive company in the restoration field with over 100 years combined management team experience. Our diversely skilled and interdisciplinary management team is composed of construction project managers, estimators, and professional business analysts. These professionals are individually accomplished and successful in their own niche. This wide range of knowledge helps USA Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. constantly service all customer needs, regardless of problem size or the project’s many interdependencies. Through effective and efficient communication, combined with a strong work ethic and focus on quality customer service we work together in achieving the goal of satisfying the needs of every one of our customers. USA Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. have the skills, knowledge, and drive to return any home or business to its original, comfortable condition.

"Had some issues with drainage in my basement, after a heavy rain I had a flooded basement. I call USA Water Restoration and they took care of all the work. Worked well with my insurance company and finished a beautiful job in a short amount of time."

Christopher A on April 2018


Collins Concrete

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Collins Concrete

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Residential and commercial concrete contractor, featuring decorative concrete. General contractor of Premier Post Frame Buildings (pole buildings) for agriculture, residential, commercial use.

Residential and commercial concrete contractor, featuring decorative concrete. General contractor of Premier Post Frame Buildings (pole buildings) for agriculture, residential, commercial use.

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right custom home builders near you, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

Most cottages are around 1,000 square feet, making them smaller than most other styles. However, cottages are defined more by their decor and architectural focus on simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature than they are by a rigid square footage or floor plan. While cottages are defined more by their charm and appearance than size, the smaller footprint does help maximize the comfort and charm, and it keeps the focus on connection to nature and family.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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