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Evolution Drafting
3.2(
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Serving Columbia, MO 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
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Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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M2 Drafting & Design, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job has been completed according to the plans provided; challenge - use and modify existing foundation for new construction."
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Simple Floor Plan

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handy Helper & The Helping Hands
4.1(
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Serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kelly did a great job. Will hire again. I asked for the bathroom to sparkle clean and it sure did, thank you. All that I asked was done, very pleased with the job."
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+11

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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OSM, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Stewart gave us great insight into the building and permit process. Gave us a fair price and delivered the plans days ahead of when were were told he would complete them. He also recommended a builder who we are going to meet with. I hope we can use OSM again!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

An architect plans and designs new construction and alteration projects. They often provide sketches for homes, office buildings, shopping malls, and other structures.

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.

Consulting the architect of your house is not the best way to determine when it was built. Many homes are built by developers or builders, so there may not be a specific architect to track down—especially if you have a very old house. Instead, it’s best to rely on local government records.

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

Drawing your own floor plans is acceptable for many kinds of projects, including interior design and room layout. You can use floor plan software to create the plans but keep in mind that the floor plan will only be as accurate as the measurements you take and enter into the software.

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