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APEX Drafting LLC
3.5(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. \nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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Terraform Development & Design LLC
4.0(
1
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right. \nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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J's Design Studio
5.0(
6
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello, my name is Jacob. I have a 20 year background in Architecture and commercial/residential projects. We provide residential drawings for permit and Sketch Up 3D renderings. Large and small projects from new home construction to residential additions to garage conversions. We can create your next project from the ground up and ensure a timeless design for you and your family. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! 505-208-1649 or [email protected]. \n \n*Customers within the City of Santa Fe limits must hire a licensed architect. A drafter like myself cannot submit work to the city of Santa Fe planning Dept. \n*Customers within the county of Santa Fe can hire a drafter like myself so please call. \n

Floor Plan
Elevations
Site Plan
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really under the gun due to a prior Architectural firm not performing their duties per building plan codes. Not only were the plans incomplete but the City Plan Reviewer states(The Worst plans he’s ever seen) they will not make adjustments unless there is an additional charge for Thousands. Evaluation’s saved my clients and drew our project per code, along with Engineering in less time then they quoted. I highly recommended them, Especially Kirsten. You went above and beyond trying to coordinate this project. The staff was very professional and I will use them on all my projects. Sincerely, Frank B BCM Builders"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
Lloyd & Associates Architects, PA
4.5(
2
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Architect - For Business

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We Design Commercial and Residential projects. (We do not build and are not licensed construction contractors) We have designed a wide range of commercial projects including offices, educational buildings, medical, museums, car dealer ships, storage facilities, apartments, private single family homes, hotels and resorts, parking garages, as well as Master Planning and Interior Design.

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Santa Fe Design Build
4.0(
3
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Montano Designs
4.3(
2
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

With over 5 years of experience, Restyled by Rita is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
LRFr Architect, LLC
5.0(
1
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving San Rafael, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Established in 1978 - offering a complete line of architectural/engineering services from initial program development and schematic design to full construction documents and administration of construction contracts. \nThe office operates on the belief that good work can be accomplished to meet any program, any budget, any hectic schedule without sacrificing quality nor integrity.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

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