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Evolution Drafting

1185 Utah Ave. Suite 107
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Evolution Drafting

1185 Utah Ave. Suite 107
3.97(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
3065 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


Jimmy Keller Design

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Jimmy Keller Design

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Jimmy Keller is a sculpture artist in Northeastern United States. Jimmy Keller's work includes chainsaw art from wood and metal art. Art is a great way to transform a space and we will work with you to create a unique piece! Jimmy Keller can travel to design and deliver your artwork. Give Jimmy Keller a call today to get started! www.jimmykellerdesign.com

Jimmy Keller is a sculpture artist in Northeastern United States. Jimmy Keller's work includes chainsaw art from wood and metal art. Art is a great way to transform a space and we will work with you to create a unique piece! Jimmy Keller can travel to design and deliver your artwork. Give Jimmy Keller a call today to get started! www.jimmykellerdesign.com


Christian Architects

950 N Charlotte St
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Christian Architects

950 N Charlotte St
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My company provides economical and friendly architectural services, for residential and commercial buildings, varying in scope from small residential additions, or renovations, to large-scale retail centers. We can begin with your ideas to produce a schematic design, that may be used for pricing, and then develop into a set of drawings for permit approval and construction. I am a licensed architect, and will travel anywhere to your project to give you the best possible service and advice throughout the entire process. I look forward to working with you!

My company provides economical and friendly architectural services, for residential and commercial buildings, varying in scope from small residential additions, or renovations, to large-scale retail centers. We can begin with your ideas to produce a schematic design, that may be used for pricing, and then develop into a set of drawings for permit approval and construction. I am a licensed architect, and will travel anywhere to your project to give you the best possible service and advice throughout the entire process. I look forward to working with you!



Strosser Architecture & Conservation

319 Mill Street
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Strosser Architecture & Conservation

319 Mill Street
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15 years of experience

Strosser Architecture & Conservation is a full-service architectural firm dedicated to the preservation of our region's cultural and natural resources. Our projects blend traditional forms, materials, and time-tested building practices with the latest in computer-aided design tools and sustainable technologies.

Strosser Architecture & Conservation is a full-service architectural firm dedicated to the preservation of our region's cultural and natural resources. Our projects blend traditional forms, materials, and time-tested building practices with the latest in computer-aided design tools and sustainable technologies.


Effective Technical Applications, Inc.

10 Wayne Avenue
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Effective Technical Applications, Inc.

10 Wayne Avenue
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27 years of experience

“ANGIE’S LIST DISCOUNT” – My Angie’s List Clients are given a ten percent (10%) discount on my Fee since Angie’s List does not charge businesses to list their services; therefore, my marketing cost is zero ($0.00) for my Angie’s List Clients. “FINANCING” – Clients are requested to make payment by check with sufficient funds on deposit to cover the check. Should the client be unable to make timely payment then their project is placed on hold until payment is received. The only penalty my Client incurs is loss of schedule, which they control with timely payment. No late fee ($0.00), no interest ($0.00), and no returned check fee ($0.00), is charged. “DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FINANCING” – The cost of my services (Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting – CAD, Construction Management, & Inspection) is built into the “Construction Cost”; therefore, my services can be financed over the life of my Client’s mortgage. “EMPLOYEES” – Jonathan A. Snyder is a self-employed Professional Engineer, company of 1 person, who is networked with other qualified designers, engineers, and construction professionals. “PLANS PAYMENT” – Construction Plans are provided on either a “Fixed Fee” or “Not to Exceed Time & Expense” basis, payable in three (3) installments; 1/3 due at “Contract Signing”, 1/3 due at “Planning / Design Review”, 1/3 (or balance) due at “Delivery of Completed Plans”. “DESIGN/BUILD” – “SUB-CONTRACTING” and “PAYMENT”: LABOR – Construction Labor is bid by a minimum of three (3) Sub-contractors; all Bids are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on the “Lowest Qualifying Bid”; the Bid is awarded (Sub-contracted) to the contractor preferred by the Building Owner. MATERIALS – Quotes for all Construction Materials are obtained from a minimum of three (3) suppliers; all Quotes are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on best “Supplier”; Material Purchase Orders are awarded to the supplier preferred by the Building Owner. ENGINEER’S FEE – Engineer’s Fee includes the cost of Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting (CAD), Construction Management, & Inspection and is provided on a fixed percentage basis of the “Actual Labor & Materials Cost” (“AL&MC”); 1/3 due at contract signing based on the “Estimated Labor & Materials Cost” (“EL&MC”) for the project; the remaining balance is paid at each “Construction Draw” and based on the “AL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee limit is set at time of contract signing based on the “EL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee is reduced if the “AL&MC” is less than “EL&MC”; the Engineer’s Fee is not increased if the “AL&MC” is greater than “EL&MC” used at Contract Signing. “CHANGE ORDERS”: MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OPINION: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are not based on a “Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or an International Code Council Code (ICC I-Codes) References and are based on the “Reviewing Authority’s Opinion / Preferred Method” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order Basis”. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CITED ORDINANCE or STATUTE REFERENCE: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are based on a “Cited Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or International Code Council Codes (ICC I-Codes) References are provided at no charge to my Client. NO SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Change a room layout) requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide at no additional charge ($0.00). SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” not within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Increase in floor area or add an addition to an existing building renovation project) and requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide on an “Engineering Change Order” basis at an additional “Engineering Fee”. CONSTRUCTION CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” requested after “Final Plans Issued” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order” basis at additional “Engineering Fee” plus a “Construction Change Order” is required if either the associated construction “Labor” was sub-contracted or “Materials” were purchased. CONSTRUCTION ERRORS (Failed Inspections) – All “Construction Errors” cited by either the “Municipality’s Inspection Authorities” or the “Engineer of Record” shall be corrected by the Sub-contractor at no cost ($0.00) to my Client. “PLANS FORMAT” – All Plans (Building Shell, Electrical, Floor Plans, Mechanical, Plumbing, Security System, Site, Sprinkler, and Structural) are provided in a format that enables either Jonathan or the Client to self-perform Construction Management (Bidding, Contracting, Change Order Management, and Inspection).

“ANGIE’S LIST DISCOUNT” – My Angie’s List Clients are given a ten percent (10%) discount on my Fee since Angie’s List does not charge businesses to list their services; therefore, my marketing cost is zero ($0.00) for my Angie’s List Clients. “FINANCING” – Clients are requested to make payment by check with sufficient funds on deposit to cover the check. Should the client be unable to make timely payment then their project is placed on hold until payment is received. The only penalty my Client incurs is loss of schedule, which they control with timely payment. No late fee ($0.00), no interest ($0.00), and no returned check fee ($0.00), is charged. “DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FINANCING” – The cost of my services (Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting – CAD, Construction Management, & Inspection) is built into the “Construction Cost”; therefore, my services can be financed over the life of my Client’s mortgage. “EMPLOYEES” – Jonathan A. Snyder is a self-employed Professional Engineer, company of 1 person, who is networked with other qualified designers, engineers, and construction professionals. “PLANS PAYMENT” – Construction Plans are provided on either a “Fixed Fee” or “Not to Exceed Time & Expense” basis, payable in three (3) installments; 1/3 due at “Contract Signing”, 1/3 due at “Planning / Design Review”, 1/3 (or balance) due at “Delivery of Completed Plans”. “DESIGN/BUILD” – “SUB-CONTRACTING” and “PAYMENT”: LABOR – Construction Labor is bid by a minimum of three (3) Sub-contractors; all Bids are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on the “Lowest Qualifying Bid”; the Bid is awarded (Sub-contracted) to the contractor preferred by the Building Owner. MATERIALS – Quotes for all Construction Materials are obtained from a minimum of three (3) suppliers; all Quotes are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on best “Supplier”; Material Purchase Orders are awarded to the supplier preferred by the Building Owner. ENGINEER’S FEE – Engineer’s Fee includes the cost of Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting (CAD), Construction Management, & Inspection and is provided on a fixed percentage basis of the “Actual Labor & Materials Cost” (“AL&MC”); 1/3 due at contract signing based on the “Estimated Labor & Materials Cost” (“EL&MC”) for the project; the remaining balance is paid at each “Construction Draw” and based on the “AL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee limit is set at time of contract signing based on the “EL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee is reduced if the “AL&MC” is less than “EL&MC”; the Engineer’s Fee is not increased if the “AL&MC” is greater than “EL&MC” used at Contract Signing. “CHANGE ORDERS”: MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OPINION: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are not based on a “Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or an International Code Council Code (ICC I-Codes) References and are based on the “Reviewing Authority’s Opinion / Preferred Method” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order Basis”. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CITED ORDINANCE or STATUTE REFERENCE: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are based on a “Cited Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or International Code Council Codes (ICC I-Codes) References are provided at no charge to my Client. NO SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Change a room layout) requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide at no additional charge ($0.00). SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” not within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Increase in floor area or add an addition to an existing building renovation project) and requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide on an “Engineering Change Order” basis at an additional “Engineering Fee”. CONSTRUCTION CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” requested after “Final Plans Issued” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order” basis at additional “Engineering Fee” plus a “Construction Change Order” is required if either the associated construction “Labor” was sub-contracted or “Materials” were purchased. CONSTRUCTION ERRORS (Failed Inspections) – All “Construction Errors” cited by either the “Municipality’s Inspection Authorities” or the “Engineer of Record” shall be corrected by the Sub-contractor at no cost ($0.00) to my Client. “PLANS FORMAT” – All Plans (Building Shell, Electrical, Floor Plans, Mechanical, Plumbing, Security System, Site, Sprinkler, and Structural) are provided in a format that enables either Jonathan or the Client to self-perform Construction Management (Bidding, Contracting, Change Order Management, and Inspection).


D.A. Dale Building Designs

2086 New Danville Pike
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D.A. Dale Building Designs

2086 New Danville Pike
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45 years of experience

Since 1980, clients have hired the residential design studio of D.A. Dale Building Designs to provide architecturally correct designs based on the clients thoughts, ideas and needs, as well as budget. The final plans meet the Local Building Code for Permitting and construction of the project. Please view our web portfolio at www.DonDaleDesigns.com for some of our client Testimonials.

Since 1980, clients have hired the residential design studio of D.A. Dale Building Designs to provide architecturally correct designs based on the clients thoughts, ideas and needs, as well as budget. The final plans meet the Local Building Code for Permitting and construction of the project. Please view our web portfolio at www.DonDaleDesigns.com for some of our client Testimonials.


Steelsmith, Inc.

1216 Grandview Ave
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Steelsmith, Inc.

1216 Grandview Ave
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18 years of experience

Steelsmith, Inc. is a national commercial construction company that specializes in Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings, Steel Construction, and Metal Roof Replacements. Our experienced team can handle everything from preliminary design and estimating, to a finished product. Steelsmith Steel Buildings not only supplies your steel building at an affordable price, but also provides services such as Architectural and Engineering work, Concrete Design Installation, Project Management, and Steel Building Erection.

Steelsmith, Inc. is a national commercial construction company that specializes in Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings, Steel Construction, and Metal Roof Replacements. Our experienced team can handle everything from preliminary design and estimating, to a finished product. Steelsmith Steel Buildings not only supplies your steel building at an affordable price, but also provides services such as Architectural and Engineering work, Concrete Design Installation, Project Management, and Steel Building Erection.


LR Roofing Systems, LLC

1115 Salemville Rd
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LR Roofing Systems, LLC

1115 Salemville Rd
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17 years of experience

We are a full service roofing contractor specializing in flat and low pitched roofing, new retrofit and replace or repair. We are warranty trained to install and warrant Conklin Roofing Systems.

We are a full service roofing contractor specializing in flat and low pitched roofing, new retrofit and replace or repair. We are warranty trained to install and warrant Conklin Roofing Systems.


ZARTMAN CONSTRUCTION INC

3000 Point Township Dr
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ZARTMAN CONSTRUCTION INC

3000 Point Township Dr
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Customers say: Terrific value
52 years of experience

Founded in 1973, Zartman Construction, a full service general contractor, has built hundreds of buildings in the central Susquehanna Valley concentrating on commercial, industrial and institutional building construction. We have built our company to be the largest construction company in the Central Susquehanna Valley.

"Sloppy work.....told my expectations were too high....and they weren't making any money"

Mary S on February 2018

Founded in 1973, Zartman Construction, a full service general contractor, has built hundreds of buildings in the central Susquehanna Valley concentrating on commercial, industrial and institutional building construction. We have built our company to be the largest construction company in the Central Susquehanna Valley.

"Sloppy work.....told my expectations were too high....and they weren't making any money"

Mary S on February 2018

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Architects questions, answered by experts

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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. 

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.

Arched windows used to be most prevalent in more traditional home styles, like Spanish colonial and Gothic, but they are becoming increasingly popular in modern design. You’ll often find arched windows in new home builds across many styles, including farmhouse and contemporary architecture. This represents a more general trend toward more unique houses with interesting features.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

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