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Avatar for iCornerstone, Inc.
iCornerstone, Inc.
4.9(
58
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Customers say: True professional

"My wife and I were considering having some remodeling done to our house but we were not sure how it would all work. A friend recommended we hire an architect or draftsman to help with the ideas. We submitted the request through Angie's and found Richard from iCornerstone. We live in Tyngsborough and he came to our house from Weymouth and spent the day measuring everything in the house and provided us with an outstanding renderings and diagrams of our house from all the floors. We didn't have any original drawings and neither did the town wit details. Richards work was exemplary and nothing short of outstanding. He really knows his stuff and he kept in contact the entire time. We asked for the changes and he made them to a second diagram with a 3D layout we could show to the contractors for the remodel. I highly recommend Richard and iCornerstone for any of your needs."
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Architectural details
computer room left
computer room right

+11

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Guzman Architects, LLC
5.0(
6
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Jose to design and draw our kitchen remodel. He used his experience, knowledge, and creativity to come up with a great design for an old house. He was available when questions came up and changes were needed. He was with us for the entire project was complete and inspections complete."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+33

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Monadnock Design & Drafting
4.4(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dennis was very professional, laid out a tricky staircase and offered creative options for small bedrooms"
Building Section
Structural Sections & Details
Stair Detail
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Veitas and Veitas Engineers
4.9(
8
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive and fast in the evaluation, proposal, and project work they did for me."
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LMC Drafting/Design
5.0(
4
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have a great experience with his work,He is very professional and had a lot of knowledge."
Exterior Rendering
Open Space
Unit Type C
Unit Type A
Living Room/Kitchen

+42

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
117
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evilution Drafting was punctual, professional, and did an excellent job preparing the architectural plans."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
56 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 Shirley, 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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Luna Design Group
4.0(
6
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr Luna is very professional and gave the right advice to solve some engineering issues"
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Custom Residence

+96

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

A home elevator is a fantastic way to improve your home’s accessibility. Elevators allow anyone, even those who use wheelchairs or walkers, to safely move between floors within your home.

Dumbwaiters may allow you to move items up and down floors, and stair lifts can move people up and down, but elevators are the best option if you need space for people, their belongings, and/or mobility aids such as wheelchairs.

That said, home elevators cost more than other options, such as stair lifts. Consider your needs and your budget when deciding the best way to make your home more accessible to a person with a disability or a person who is aging in place.

Hiring a contractor with knowledge about historic renovations and reviewing their previous work is important. You can find a historic home renovation contractor by calling your local historic preservation office, historical society, or any local historic museums nearby. The staff may have suggestions for specialized contractors who have worked for them. You can also ask them about historic home restorations that you have seen and liked in your area to get recommendations for pros.

Blueprints are generally available for houses built after the early 1900s. Before then, detailed building schematics like blueprints were rarely used and even more rarely saved. If you have an older house and need blueprints, you can have a new set drawn up by an architect or draftsperson.

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

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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