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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution design worked with me on designing and addition for a 100 and 5 year old house. We worked on the dimensions of the addition Plus the materials. Evolution understood the local zoning which was amazing that they knew that. We have not started construction. And evolution can help pull the permits and I'm considering them for that as well. All in all it was a long project but it was done efficiently, working with several of the staff an the departments."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rock-River Engineering
4.6(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD+1 more

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went well. I was pleased with the services that they provided and the plan that they came up with. I had no trouble submitting it to the city in order to obtain a permit. They were easy to work with, even coming out on Saturday or Sunday, or the evenings - whatever worked with my schedule. They are really friendly, helpful and easy to get along with. It was a great experience and I plan to go to them for some additional work that I am planning on doing."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Commonwealth Contractors, LLC
5.0(
13
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Commonwealth Contractors, LLC is assisting me in starting up a large home addition, as well as some other work that I am looking to have done on my house. We are working close together to get through a short punchlist that I have put together. They have been a great help so far with everything."
Roofing
GAF Timberline
Owens and Corning Duration
Step flashing
Rake board trim

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
LEGENDARY LANDSCAPE
4.9(
13
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Provider was suppose to return and finish laying sand on the patio. Since job was very close to complete, I paid him rather than wait. I never heard from him again. The sand has since washed out in spots and another provider is correcting the situation with polymeric sand. Other than the sand issue, the patio looks good in the way it is laid out. Provider was punctual, and the project went very fast considering it was in the middle of the winter.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience working with this drafting firm. From the very first phone call, Kirsten?our drafting consultant? was clear, professional, and incredibly helpful. She explained the entire process in detail and made sure all of my questions were answered up front, which gave me immediate confidence in the team. This firm partnered with engineers and architects to get the best quote for me on a stamp for my plans after they did an exceptional job on drawing the prints that met all the requirements for permitting. Their coordination and attention to detail made the process very simple on my end. If you are looking for a highly capable drafting firm that knows how to get things done right, I highly recommend them!"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Slate Drafting
5.0(
2
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Slate Drafting specializes in providing high-quality, affordable house plans for real estate investors and homeowners. With a background in civil engineering and real estate investing, the founder brings practical insight to drafting services, offering a range of designs that combine technical precision with real-world functionality. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in real estate, Slate Drafting is dedicated to making your vision a reality without breaking the bank.

Elevation Views
Church Hill House
Floor Plans
Kato House
Kato House Exterior

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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e*virons incorporated
New to Angi
Architect

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Our sustainable architectural services support clients that are moved by their physical and emotional surroundings and seek affordable and honest expressions of their needs. The design process seeks to push the envelope of enclosure using the tools of practical forces to create aesthetic solutions suitable for today and tomorrow's inhabitants. Each project seeks dynamic interaction with its surroundings while expressing the integrity of its construction and materials. Generally, we strive to create simple, well-articulated forms that have an enduring meaning with materials that provide lasting value and low maintenance. Each integrated, holistic design solution seeks to unify the design interests of the client to find the sweetness of life merged with their changing lifestyle.\n\n We explore together spatial alignments that benefit from established site views and provide designs that benefit from natural day lighting, natural ventilation, grid-tied solar energy, geothermal heating or cooling systems and reuse of stored grey water for site irrigation. In this context, each project compliments the surrounding community's built expressions and adapts to the technological advances that are leading our culture towards an electronically connected network of balanced living and working conditions for family growth.\n\nOn this Web site you will discover innovative designed homes of remarkable strength, economy, and beauty, brought to life by a distinct architecture combined with a source of pollution-free energy. Each built-in biosphere, in gradual but constant motion, draws energy from the sun, and /or geothermal stability from the ground, creating a temperate climate that supports the primary living spaces. These holistic design expressions below represent some of the project solutions for our clients.\n\n

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TheGreatHouse
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Drakes Branch, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a multidisciplinary engineering and design company providing complete architectural, structural, MEP, and civil engineering services across the United States. Our company includes licensed professionals experienced in residential, commercial, and industrial projects ? from concept and planning to fully permitted construction documents.\n\nWe prioritize code-compliant, buildable, and cost-efficient solutions, tailored to each state?s local requirements, AHJ standards, and construction practices. Whether supporting homeowners, contractors, developers, or architects, we deliver accurate plans, responsive communication, and seamless coordination across disciplines.\n\nOur Commitment\nReliable documentation, fast turnaround, remote-friendly collaboration, and high-quality engineering you can build with confidence.

3D rendering
3D rendering
Footing Layout Plan
Typical Details
Details

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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