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Kreative Barns, Inc.
5.0(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This was a remodel project that had several distinct parts including drywalling, framing, finish carpentry and painting. Communication was way above average and the job was done on time and on budget. Weâ ve done many projects at our homes and this one was particularly well done by the contractor."
Cathedral Ceiling
Baths
Sunny decks
Dream white kitchen
Cathedral Ceiling

+61

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capefort Custom Carpentry
5.0(
21
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Designer - Building

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job done by Chicago and Anderson. I will hire them again for another project. They were very polite, efficient and great at keeping us informed about what was happening as they progressed with the job. They installed a new bathroom vanity and large mirror. They know how to deal with small glitches."
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects

+10

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Atlantic Coast Engineering
4.3(
15
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jed Hannon is an experienced Structural Engineer. We required two inspections, one for required paperwork and another in order to make a major structural decision. Jed provided both services. We had full confidence in Jed's professional knowledge as well as his informal advice. We would not hesitate to recommend."
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MSH Architecture Associates
4.5(
4
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Customers say: Quick response

"MARK AT MSH ARCHITECTURE WAS VERY HELPFUL IN OUR DESIGN. HE WAS VERY ATTENTIVE TO OUR CONCERNS AND MADE SOME GREAT SUGGESTIONS WITH OUR DESIGN. MSH ARCHITECTURE IS A VERY GOOD COMPANY TO WORK WITH. I WOULD CERTAINLY USE THEIR SERVICES AGAIN. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND MSH ARCHITECTURE TO ANYONE IN NEED OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES."
 Spacious
MSH Architecture Associates 5
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

The process typically takes 2-6 weeks, depending on the project size and level of customization.

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.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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