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A+ Drafting Services
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am having a great experience working with Dan. His drawings are excellent. He picks up on many issues I may have missed. He is timely and extremely responsive. Two enthusiastic thumbs up."
Front
3D
Floor Plan
MLS Listing layout
Wall Section

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Chase Property Maintenance
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elijah installed 200 ft of stone and metal border/edging, removed several small trees, planted appx 12 hedge bushes, delivered and spread 30 yards of mulch, and did several other things in my yard. Work was top quality, and his communication was even better. He kept me informed about every detail of the work being performed. The best example of Elijah's professionalism is as follows..... The excavator did a number on my yard because of the excessive rain we had. My back yard grass was a nasty, muddy mess. It wasn't Elijah's fault, but he said, "I'm going to make your grass look better than it did before we started your project." And he did. He graded, aerated, seeded, and put hay over the seed, at no cost. He did it because he cares about his customers and he always wants to do the right thing. I have other small examples as well, but the point is that I WOULD NOT HESITATE to hire Elijah/Chase for ANY landscape work I need in the future."
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+176

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
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Designer - Building

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to work with, came every day when they said they would or let me know if planned times needed changing, courteous and respectful of our property."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Swannanoa, NC 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%
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Turnwright Construction
4.5(
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Designer - Building

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Dylan is a perfectionist and is very respectful of the home he is working on. i highly recommend Dylan and John was delightful to work with. He is very communicative and honest. i will hire them again and I've been telling our friends and neighbors about their work."
Kitcshy Neon Adds Dimension
Pastels & Whites
Designer Light Fixtures
Upgraded appliances
Soaking tub with jets

+18

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Finn Group, LLC
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Designer - Building

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"David and Chris were GREAT. They took on our nightmare of a house and made it look like something you can actually live in. Hire them and you won’t regret it."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Done Right Carpentry & Handyman Services, LLC
3.7(
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Designer - Building

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul worked diligently to correct quite a few errors left by another contractor. He is supposed to be finished by this weekend and I expect the results to be nothing but excellent! I highly recommend Paul and would not hesitate to call him again for other jobs."
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Response time4 hrs
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

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. 

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

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