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Universal Landscape Services
4.6(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys arrived on time and got to work immediately. We were very satisfied with everything. The foreman - Juan - was very professional and accommodating. They cleaned everything up and hauled away the old shrubbery. We will definitely use them again!"
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+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MOB Montano's Onpoint Building
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

"The design was beautiful and very detailed and organized. I had a positive experience during the whole process. The process was easy and the end result was more than I could have ask for. Thank you so much and I am excited to do business with MOB again!!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

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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
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Dwg, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James corrected all the plans from different architects and contacted an engineer and had all plans approved and engineered stamp with approved by the county. This took me three tries to complete and James was able to do it."
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+113

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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REL Services
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We’re currently remodeling two bathrooms under the same contract. The first bathroom is complete, and the second one just started this week. While their bid wasn’t the lowest we received, it felt fair and, in hindsight, definitely worth it. The project manager was an excellent communicator—knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and never pressured us to accept the offer. We’re extremely pleased with the quality of work on the first bathroom and are confident the second will turn out just as well. A tip for future clients: make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. We did, and the team completed the bathroom ahead of schedule. The space is narrow, so the photo angles don’t do it justice, but I hope they still give a sense of the high-quality work delivered."
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Response time4 days
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TGCA ARCHITECTURE AND CAD
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyler and the TGCA team provided stunning renderings that completely solidified our decision. Their professionalism was evident from the start, and they even delivered the final presentation ahead of schedule. The owner, Tyler, is impressively knowledgeable and helpful; despite his young age, his expertise in the field is remarkable. We won't consider another remodeling project without consulting TGCA first"
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

The various types of architects can be broken down into eight distinct categories, but there can be specific specialties within each of them. Most homeowners will work with a residential, restoration, green, interior, landscape, or retrofit architect for projects. There are also lighting and commercial architects whose work is geared more toward large spaces and businesses.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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.

A floor plan is a less detailed illustration showing a building or room's layout from above, including elements like windows, doors, walls, and fixtures. It offers a simplified view for homeowners. In contrast, a blueprint is a more detailed, to-scale architectural drawing that includes all parts of the building plans, such as structural elements, construction details, and utility schematics. While a floor plan can be a type of view within a blueprint, the complete blueprint contains all the necessary details to turn the plan into a reality.

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