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Serenescapes
4.6(
46
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric responded quickly to my posting. In short order he came out to my house to see the area and provided me with a proposal that I fund to be fair and a good bit lower than another quote that I had. He and the crew did an excellent job and I'm very happy with the work. I highly recommend them."
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Installing an outdoor paradise
Fire pit ready for Adirondack's!
Installing an outdoor paradise
before and after

+11

Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
4.4(
13
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Designer - Building

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These people did an amazing job! Being the guy that I am my house definitely needed some new ideas. I have no clue about interior design, but working with them quickly put me at ease. So if you're looking for a company to guide you in the right direction and create something just for you, go with this interior design company!"
Interior Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job
Bathroom Makeover
Design job

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Image Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He replaced my roof and did an excellent job. He is very responsible, when he was doing the roof in my neighborhood a lot of other residents worked with him as well. I always refer him because he is responsive, always on time, and his prices are competitive."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Drafting & Design SML
5.0(
3
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Precision Drafting & Design SML is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade with over 35 years of experience is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sustainable Design
5.0(
2
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Designer - Building

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a complicated project that he did, we removed a wall and expanded our kitchen and it involved taking out everything. It was a massive redesign but you wouldn't get that when you look at the finish project. It was a technical challenge in the redesign but he made it look simple. And the result is so good that several people who have come to our house are taking pictures for consideration in redesign of their own place. I love to cook and this kitchen is the most efficient and effective kitchen I have ever cooked in."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
3.5(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Designs typically take 2-6 months, depending on factoring, project size, and customization needs. Larger or more complex designs may require additional time for approval and revisions.

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.

Renaissance-style architecture predates Italianate architecture and serves as an inspiration for many elements of the Italianate style. Renaissance architecture adheres to the rules of classical architecture, while Italianate architecture adds elements that served to modernize the Renaissance style for the Victorian era and allow this style of home to be produced in a range of sizes to be attainable for various budgets.

The best height for a pizza oven is one that allows the user to easily see what’s going on inside and comfortably place pies without having to crouch over. In general, that means the opening should be between 36 and 48 inches off the ground. By contrast, the height of the dome is totally up to your preference, because different heights create different results. Shorter domes are better for creating Neapolitan-style pies, whereas taller domes are ideal for NY-style recipes.

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