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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Sundown, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Excellent Experience – Highly Recommend company. I had a great experience working with this drafting company. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. A special shoutout to Collin Kelsch and Rosa Chatwin for their outstanding cooperation and attention to detail throughout the project."
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Michael Dertien - Architect
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Serving Sundown, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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".

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Half Moon E Design & Construction
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Serving Sundown, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Half Moon E Design & Construction provides custom concrete coloring, concrete staining, concrete resurfacing, commercial concrete polishing, concrete trowel texture coatings, industrial epoxy flooring, pool deck spray texture systems, garage floor systems, interior high gloss flooring, and commercial walkway and parking systems. Contact us for specifics on other material applications as well.\n

Architects questions, answered by experts

You should have an architect involved in your project from the very beginning. They’ll be able to direct your vision into workable plans, and they can advise you on potential problems right from the start. You may be able to save money by not using an architect, but larger projects will go much more smoothly with an experienced pro directing the process.

You can draw your own house plans using three-dimensional modeling software, but in most cases, you’ll need an architect to draw up the final plans. Architects understand local building regulations and requirements, so their plans will be necessary for getting permits approved, and they’ll also ensure your home is structurally sound. DIY house plans can be a good place to start to help visualize your project, but you should always defer to a professional before trying to proceed with the project.

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.

Yes, architects help navigate local zoning laws, acquire necessary permits, and ensure compliance with regulations, reducing delays and costly modifications.

While Craftsman-style houses are bungalows, cottages typically aren’t, though they can be. But they also differ in other stylistic aspects. For instance, cottages usually have simpler designs and painted woodwork.

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