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Sandra Curtis Design LLC
5.0(
9
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Designer - Building

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

Sandra Curtis Design LLC is an award winning, full service residential interior design studio. Whether your project is large or small, our mission is to create beautiful, customized interiors, spaces that reflect the people who live in them. We provide our clients with design consultation and products for their home. From new construction?s specifications and space-planning, full-blown renovations to the final phase of decorating and accessorizing, we can help you. We are a resource for related interior products including flooring, cabinetry, counter tops, blinds, window treatment, lighting, wall treatment, area rugs, artwork and furniture.

Rustic Lakehouse
Rustic Lakehouse
Rustic Lakehouse
Rustic Lakehouse
Rustic Lakehouse

+8

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Monadnock Design & Drafting
4.4(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dennis was very helpful in the designing of our retirement home. He was welcome to revisions and clarifications at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking design of a single-family home."
Building Section
Structural Sections & Details
Stair Detail
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Solid Framing Engineering, LLC
5.0(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jacob Scott met with me and a client to look at the structure of an older house that had some uneven flooring throughout. Jacob was knowledgeable and climbed through all sorts of tight spaces. He showed up when he said that he would and was great in communicating."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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True North Contracting
4.4(
96
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Designer - Building

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"True North Contracting is very attentive to my requests, does outstanding work, cleans up their worksite, have a great attitude and no foul language. I am very happy with my new bathroom. I would hire them for another project and I may."
Roof
Kitchen Reno
Finish
Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
123
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riley and Studio
5.0(
1
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Riley+Studio was a great experience. Jack is a licensed architect who really listened to what we wanted and turned our ideas into a design that fit us perfectly. The process was easy and stress-free, and the end result exceeded our expectations."
Front Perspective
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vinlandsverket LLC
5.0(
2
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Architect - Landscape

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had recently moved to a new house and wasn't sure what was possible with my backyard. Vinlandsverket designed a plan that included a pool, lawn, planter boxes, and some simple brick paths. The service really helped me plan the brand new yard I wanted! The service was fast, professional, easy, and provided great customer service!"
Portland, ME
Portland, ME
South Portland, ME
Lexington, MA
Denver, CO

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adra Architecture, LLC
New to Angi
ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Adra Architecture LLC is the architectural practice of Tim Brochu, offering a broad range of architectural services to residential, commercial, and healthcare clients in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.\nTim Brochu, Prinicpal and Manager\nME | NH | MA Licensed Architect\n

Wells, Maine Beach House
Wells, Maine Beach House
Wells, Maine Beach House
Wells, Maine Beach House
Wells, Maine Beach House

+2

Response time10 hrs
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Hidden Architecture, LLC
New to Angi
ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hidden Architecture is a full-service design studio that provides a tailored design process for clientele living along the beaches, lakes and mountains of New England and beyond. We strive to thoughtfully consider all aspects of the client's location and lifestyle in order to distill their needs and desires into a home that can be enjoyed for generations.

Response time10 mins
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

An architect is usually involved in the process of determining the layout and structural features and requirements of the home itself, taking into account the local codes, climate, and materials needed to make the home structurally sound. Architects may communicate more with contractors and subcontractors throughout the building process. In comparison to architects, interior designers typically focus on the aesthetics of a home interior and possibly exterior, helping the homeowner decide on color schemes, textures, and materials to incorporate into the design. 

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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