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Jason Black Landscaping
5.0(
52
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Rockford, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason is very professional, an excellent landscaper from design through completion of project. He Arrived on time, did exactly what he said he would do including tactfully handling an issue with our HOA along the way. Would definitely hire Jason Landscaping again."
Patios and firepits
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+24

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Michael Kloti, Inc.
4.6(
14
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Rockford, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike did a great job listening to what we needed for a "small but mighty" mudroom addition and came up with multiple designs that were better than we thought possible for the limited space. His turnaround time and communication are excellent."
New Home - Edina, MN
New Home - Edina, MN
New Home - Edina, MN
New Home - Edina, MN
Addition - Minnetonka, MN

+3

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Mainly Details Architectural Design, PLLC
5.0(
4
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Rockford, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My experience with them was outstanding, the details were excellent, they turned around the project in a short amount of time, I have nothing but a graceful experience, one of the best experience I ever had."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Rockford, MN 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%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Better Yards & Gardens
4.8(
207
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Rockford, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jessica Nosbush Perez and the enter Better Yards & Gardens crew were wonderful. Jessica's design schematics and descriptions were fantastic for planning discussions, and she really heard me when I told her how very much I love PINKS! We have touches and pops of pinks all over our yard. Jessica and crew added trees and boxwoods and hydrangeas and all manner of beautiful growing things to help make our yard more beautiful. We were delighted with their work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you, Jessica, and thank you Better Yards & Gardens!"
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+11

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Architectural Design Group
5.0(
1
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Architect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Rockford, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Architectural Design Group strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Custom wood countertops with zero-VOC sealant
Custom bar top
Seating Area
Tap Wall
Response time6 hrs
AAA All American Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
9
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Rockford, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I believe it was $29 per plow. They do our fertilization and lawn clean up in the fall. They will do the Spring clean up, they haven't yet. If it's 3 inches or more of snow they come automatically. We were asleep when they came."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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 most common scale for residential blueprints is 1/4 of an inch equals one foot. This scale is the most popular because it’s easier for everyone involved, from professionals to homeowners, to understand the building’s actual dimensions. Also, it allows blueprints to have the necessary details without cluttering the page.

Depending on what the blueprints are for, a qualified draftsperson, contractor, or architect can draw them up. In some cases, including specialty permitting for a build, you may be required to use a licensed architect. 

In many cases, a blueprint drawn up by a certified professional is required before a city or municipality approves a permit. 

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. 

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