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Evolution Drafting

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Evolution Drafting

3.97(
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Customers say: Terrific value
3200 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025


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C & J Custom Builders Inc

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C & J Custom Builders Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 local quotes requested

C & J is a local family owned building and remodeling company. We provide the highest quality of workmanship for all of your home renovation and remodeling projects. Handling all aspects of the construction process, we minimize the need for multiple contractors and assure your project runs smooth and efficiently. We use only the top quality products and go above and beyond to deliver craftsmanship you can have confidence and pride in.

"They person came over looked at the work gave me a quote and started the work. He removed all the old wood and replaced it with new."

Gary O on October 2021

C & J is a local family owned building and remodeling company. We provide the highest quality of workmanship for all of your home renovation and remodeling projects. Handling all aspects of the construction process, we minimize the need for multiple contractors and assure your project runs smooth and efficiently. We use only the top quality products and go above and beyond to deliver craftsmanship you can have confidence and pride in.

"They person came over looked at the work gave me a quote and started the work. He removed all the old wood and replaced it with new."

Gary O on October 2021


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Troy Parker design

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Troy Parker design

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Troy Parker, a New York-based interior designer and CEO, is renowned for blending fashion-forward aesthetics with functional design. With an impressive background in fashion design from Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, and business studies from NYU, Parker brings a unique perspective to interior design. His career includes notable roles with prestigious fashion houses like Zac Posen, Gucci, Longchamp, and Salvatore Ferragamo, where he refined his eye for detail and innovation. Transitioning into interior design, Parker made a mark at BSP, a leading firm in New York, working on high-profile projects including Anne Hathaway's upper west side penthouse. Parker is also a decorated veteran currently serving in the Air Force Reserves out of New York. His military service underscores his discipline and commitment—qualities that are evident in his meticulous approach to design. Expanding his reach to Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and Massachusetts, Parker remains committed to the philosophy that exceptional design can be achieved at any budget level. His focus is on finding the right pieces at the right prices to deliver stunning results. Known for his client-centric approach, Parker values collaboration and communication, ensuring that each project reflects the client's personal taste and needs. His dedication to making high-quality design accessible and his proactive involvement in community and charitable activities further define his professional ethos. For those interested in transforming their spaces with a blend of creativity and strategic design, Troy Parker offers unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence.

"Troy is extremely professional and has the best connections to save you money! He is detailed and thinks about everything you might need. I highly recommend him for your next remodeling/interior design project!"

Martha V on October 2024

Troy Parker, a New York-based interior designer and CEO, is renowned for blending fashion-forward aesthetics with functional design. With an impressive background in fashion design from Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, and business studies from NYU, Parker brings a unique perspective to interior design. His career includes notable roles with prestigious fashion houses like Zac Posen, Gucci, Longchamp, and Salvatore Ferragamo, where he refined his eye for detail and innovation. Transitioning into interior design, Parker made a mark at BSP, a leading firm in New York, working on high-profile projects including Anne Hathaway's upper west side penthouse. Parker is also a decorated veteran currently serving in the Air Force Reserves out of New York. His military service underscores his discipline and commitment—qualities that are evident in his meticulous approach to design. Expanding his reach to Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and Massachusetts, Parker remains committed to the philosophy that exceptional design can be achieved at any budget level. His focus is on finding the right pieces at the right prices to deliver stunning results. Known for his client-centric approach, Parker values collaboration and communication, ensuring that each project reflects the client's personal taste and needs. His dedication to making high-quality design accessible and his proactive involvement in community and charitable activities further define his professional ethos. For those interested in transforming their spaces with a blend of creativity and strategic design, Troy Parker offers unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence.

"Troy is extremely professional and has the best connections to save you money! He is detailed and thinks about everything you might need. I highly recommend him for your next remodeling/interior design project!"

Martha V on October 2024


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McLean Woodworking

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McLean Woodworking

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19 years of experience

I'm a carpenter, woodworker, and contractor. I do interior and exterior projects, repairs, and renovations. I install windows and doors, build decks, outbuildings, additions, do finish trim and custom woodwork. My career began in boatbuilding and restoration. For the last eighteen years I've been applying my skills to the areas homes as owner-operator of McLean Woodworking.

I'm a carpenter, woodworker, and contractor. I do interior and exterior projects, repairs, and renovations. I install windows and doors, build decks, outbuildings, additions, do finish trim and custom woodwork. My career began in boatbuilding and restoration. For the last eighteen years I've been applying my skills to the areas homes as owner-operator of McLean Woodworking.


Helping Hand

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Helping Hand

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Helping Hand services can help any home and anybody complete a project on their property and in their home. Water management drainage, driveways and walkways, landscape and hardscape projects (exterior patios), and all interior and exterior home remodeling and repair. Home improvements including siding, deck construction, new windows and home remodeling. Please contact us for your next project. We have great relationships with other contractors and are happy to help.

Helping Hand services can help any home and anybody complete a project on their property and in their home. Water management drainage, driveways and walkways, landscape and hardscape projects (exterior patios), and all interior and exterior home remodeling and repair. Home improvements including siding, deck construction, new windows and home remodeling. Please contact us for your next project. We have great relationships with other contractors and are happy to help.


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BEAR Architects

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BEAR Architects

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

BEAR Architects is an architectural design practice led by Beth Eckels and Andrew Ruggles. We bring together vast experience delivering a broad range of projects, from private homes to complex academic, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Based in the Catskills and Brooklyn, BEAR's mission is to improve our shared environment through beautiful, responsible design. Through our collaborative process, we strive to create space that brings joy and wellbeing to those who experience it. We embrace the unique differences of each project to inspire outcomes that are truly responsive to the particular site and client aspirations. We offer holistic design services, inclusive of enclosure, interiors, custom furniture and millwork, from conceptual planning and visualization through permitting and construction. Please check out our website for more about BEAR and our work: www.beararchitects.com

"We aimed to redesign/repurpose the interior space for a small outbuilding on our property and stumbled upon BEAR Architects after a quick google search. Being a new business, they didn't have much in terms of reviews, however, they were very responsive so we went with our gut and gave them a chance. Thankfully our gut feeling steered us in the right direction. Beth and Andrew are incredible to deal with. We found them to be very composed, yet focused and aggressive in moving our project along. They paid close attention to the objectives we communicated. They listened to our ideas and steered us properly when their knowledge and expertise was required. They were efficient and completed our project within the scope of the timeline laid out in their proposal. Lastly, they were respectful of our budget and ensured that we received everything we needed for the amount we had earmarked for architectural work. In fact, we were provided with additional site plans that were not initially within the scope of the project. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to use BEAR Architects. We will certainly work with them again!"

Scott K on April 2023

BEAR Architects is an architectural design practice led by Beth Eckels and Andrew Ruggles. We bring together vast experience delivering a broad range of projects, from private homes to complex academic, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Based in the Catskills and Brooklyn, BEAR's mission is to improve our shared environment through beautiful, responsible design. Through our collaborative process, we strive to create space that brings joy and wellbeing to those who experience it. We embrace the unique differences of each project to inspire outcomes that are truly responsive to the particular site and client aspirations. We offer holistic design services, inclusive of enclosure, interiors, custom furniture and millwork, from conceptual planning and visualization through permitting and construction. Please check out our website for more about BEAR and our work: www.beararchitects.com

"We aimed to redesign/repurpose the interior space for a small outbuilding on our property and stumbled upon BEAR Architects after a quick google search. Being a new business, they didn't have much in terms of reviews, however, they were very responsive so we went with our gut and gave them a chance. Thankfully our gut feeling steered us in the right direction. Beth and Andrew are incredible to deal with. We found them to be very composed, yet focused and aggressive in moving our project along. They paid close attention to the objectives we communicated. They listened to our ideas and steered us properly when their knowledge and expertise was required. They were efficient and completed our project within the scope of the timeline laid out in their proposal. Lastly, they were respectful of our budget and ensured that we received everything we needed for the amount we had earmarked for architectural work. In fact, we were provided with additional site plans that were not initially within the scope of the project. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to use BEAR Architects. We will certainly work with them again!"

Scott K on April 2023



Paul Kennedy Construction LLC

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Paul Kennedy Construction LLC

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We build homes from the ground up. And serve all your renovation needs

"It started off well, but the tile was incredibly substandard. When I voiced my concern, Paul refused to fix the work, apologize, or reimburse me for the cost of labor to remove it, purchase new tile, and have it installed by a professional. He is blaming me for not purchasing bullnose tile, but the issue is the layout and horrible cuts. Furthermore, due to our own naïveté, we had overpaid Paul for work not yet completed, which he refuses to reimburse us now that we’ve decided to part ways. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves."

David H on July 2021

We build homes from the ground up. And serve all your renovation needs

"It started off well, but the tile was incredibly substandard. When I voiced my concern, Paul refused to fix the work, apologize, or reimburse me for the cost of labor to remove it, purchase new tile, and have it installed by a professional. He is blaming me for not purchasing bullnose tile, but the issue is the layout and horrible cuts. Furthermore, due to our own naïveté, we had overpaid Paul for work not yet completed, which he refuses to reimburse us now that we’ve decided to part ways. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves."

David H on July 2021


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Ashley Homes Construction Co., LLC

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Ashley Homes Construction Co., LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Welcome to Ashely Homes. Located in Saugerties, NY, in Ulster County, Ashley Home Construction Company has over 20 years of experience in modular homebuilding. Our knowledgeable and courteous sales staff and expert construction services will help you and your family find the home of your dreams. Whether it's a complete turnkey home or solely an Excel Modular Home purchase with a homeowner build, you can rest assured we will be there to help you every step of the way.

"We had our home built by John Hommel Ashley Builders. They were wonderful to work with. I’d definitely use them again and would recommend them to all."

Leslie B on March 2020

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Welcome to Ashely Homes. Located in Saugerties, NY, in Ulster County, Ashley Home Construction Company has over 20 years of experience in modular homebuilding. Our knowledgeable and courteous sales staff and expert construction services will help you and your family find the home of your dreams. Whether it's a complete turnkey home or solely an Excel Modular Home purchase with a homeowner build, you can rest assured we will be there to help you every step of the way.

"We had our home built by John Hommel Ashley Builders. They were wonderful to work with. I’d definitely use them again and would recommend them to all."

Leslie B on March 2020


Patrick Casey Architect

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Patrick Casey Architect

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Patrick Casey, fully licensed Architect in New York State, with 15+ years experience working with Residential homebuilding projects. House Surveys, Freelance Design, Home Renovations or New Construction. Values personal client relationships and will see you through your project from start to finish. Let's work together to achieve your dream home!

Patrick Casey, fully licensed Architect in New York State, with 15+ years experience working with Residential homebuilding projects. House Surveys, Freelance Design, Home Renovations or New Construction. Values personal client relationships and will see you through your project from start to finish. Let's work together to achieve your dream home!

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

The cost of a home renovation depends on its complexity and extent. A large remodeling project may top $71,000, while a smaller project may cost around $15,000. Using a home renovation cost estimator before you begin can give you an idea of what you can expect to pay to revamp your home.

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

On average, exterior brick siding costs around $18,000 for a 2,500 square foot home. Whereas vinyl costs around $11,000 and engineered wood costs around $4,000 for the same size home. You also need to account for the cost to paint the material afterward.

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