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"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."

"Can't really say anything about their work because they have not done anything yet. The customer service representative was extremely nice an knowledgeable about what we wanted. Am waiting on a estimate to see if we want them to do the drawings which there is a cost ,but is understandable with all the work that goes into making blueprints. Will definitely spread the word of this company. Thanks DLC Designs an Home Advisor for their suggestion. Thomas Wilking"

"Steve was very thoughtful, kind and considerate. He got my job done on time and listened to what I wanted. He is very creative and has a passion for his work. I liked that he came with great ideas and things I would never had thought of."

Michael Dertien has been licensed as an Architect in Texas since 1981. Michael Dertien - Architect was established as a sole-proprietorship in 1985. With experience in New Custom Residential Design since 1975, Michael Dertien has contracted and constructed his personal residence four times to gain a better understanding of construction practices and costs. Michael Dertien - Architect works with clients and builders providing Creative Designs and money-saving alternatives that have earned him a repeat clientele. Homes designed by Michael Dertien - Architect have been featured in Builder/Architect magazine and have won the "Best of Show" and "Judges' Choice" awards in the annual Parade of Homes exhibit sponsored by the West Texas Home Builders Association. \n\nServices are Accurate, Cost Effective and very Affordable......generally between 3% to 5% of actual construction costs. ****This office specializes ONLY in "New High End Market SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES" starting at $150.00 per square foot construction cost. No Commercial work, Additions or Remodels--PLEASE****\n\nThis total fee includes Design Services and Technical Drawings Services as follows:\n\n1) Design Services consists of designs hand-drawn at 1/8" scale on tracing paper and later transposed into a computer file. The end of this phase results in a 1/4"scale computer-generated floor plan (which includes furniture layout schematics), front and rear exterior elevations, electrical plan layout and site plan. Allotted time is for 5 to 7 meetings averaging 1 to 2 hours each. Meeting time thereafter is billed at $100.00 per hour. This fee (generally less than 1% is collected up front before work begins.\n\n2) Technical Drawings Services include the following drawings, generally referred to as a "Builder's Set":\n 1/16" scale site plan ( extra for sloped, irregularly shaped or difficult lots)\n 1/4" scale foundation plan (engineered slabs/foundations/details must be drawn by engineers at an extra cost)\n 1/4" scale floor plan/s (add 10% for two-stories and more or split-level designs)\n 1/4" scale roof plan layout\n 1/4" scale exterior elevations (four views)\n 3/8" cabinet elevations\n 1/4" scale electrical plan/s\n\nExtra types of drawings (though generally not required for construction purposes when the client already has selected a builder to work with) are available at an extra cost (available upon request) and can include the following:\n 1/4" scale reflected ceiling plan/s\n 1/4" scale room finish plan/s and schedules with materials lists/manufacturers.\n Lighting fixture schedules\n Plumbing fixture schedules\n Appliances schedules\n\nThe Fee for this phase of work is collected as the project progresses until the technical drawings phase is complete.\n\nOther charges may include, but are not limited to excessive project file print outs, any engineering or surveying services, lab testing, travel expenses, RES-Check evaluations and mailing/express mailing costs.\n\nThe "Architect" will submit to the "Owner of the drawings", the original tracings for the owner or his builder to generate blueline prints or copies from for this project only. \n\nThe Architect does not provide a print service. Furthermore, the "Architect" retains sole ownership of the design under U.S. Copyright Law, and these plans and/or design can NOT be used, copied or duplicated for any other purpose without the written consent and/or additional compensation to the "Architect".

"Excellent work and customer service. The owner listened to all of our requirements."

"Better than what you could do if your looking for help. Was also efficient with time and resources allotted even though it was unpaid to show off his skill."

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