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Avatar for Cravis Homes, LLC
Cravis Homes, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian Cravis and crew sealed the cracks in foundation of my home. The water seepage has ceased. The explaination of the repair, communications through the process and punctuationality of arrival of appointments and followup was outstanding. I will reach out to Brian for future projects."
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STAMPED FLOOR
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+46

Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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 ***]"
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+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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+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(
5
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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

In most cases, you should hire a draftsperson for simpler projects like minor home renovations, and you should hire an architect for new construction, structural changes to your home, and large home add-ons. If you’re working on a larger project that demands an architect or structural engineer, your professional will often have a draftsperson on staff and include their services in your estimate.

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.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

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.

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.

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