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Avatar for Elevation Home Designs, LLC
Elevation Home Designs, LLC
4.9(
18
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ward Engineering began working with Jared of Cornerstone Home Designs approximately 3 years ago to perform residential design work using Chief Architect design software. I find Jared to be the most capable Chief Architect designer I have ever worked with. Jared is very efficient and thorough at developing the residential Chief Architect models. In addition to being competent, Jared makes himself available to provide personal 1-on-1 training over the internet, which has been a huge blessing to our company and clients."
Bedroom hallway
New Living room with double sliding doors
Kitchen, Family, and Dining
Laundry Room
Shulz remodel/addition

+53

Response time5 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
5.0(
10
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Revival! Josh has successfully completed remodel, residential and large commercial projects for us. They are easy to work with, very efficient with their time, and extremely knowledgable of the code. Every experience with them exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them for any type or scale of architecture work."
Apartments - Chehalis, WA
Front
Rear
Cashmere Mixed Use
Exterior Option 2 Alternate Design

+1

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Iconiq Construction, LLC
4.9(
32
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Designer - Building

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Iconiq Construction just finished our full kitchen renovation, and I couldn't be happier. It's my dream kitchen. I had a clear vision and a lot of details I cared about, and the team worked with me to bring every one of them to life. Sean's kindness, professionalism, and calm demeanor made the chaos of renovation feel so much more manageable, and Ben's drive and follow-through made sure every last detail got finished. Thank you for your hard work and for seeing it through. Highly recommended!"
kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
addition project
bathroom remodel
bathroom remodel

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DesignWorks NW
DesignWorks NW
4.7(
12
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed some room additions to our small house in Burien. After speaking with several other architects and seeing how flaky they were right off the bat, we were dreading the whole process. After speaking with Char once we knew we were in good hands. Her communication was perfect. We would have weekly updates to go over the process and discuss any changes or recommendations. We were on a tight budget for the building costs, so when we found a contractor that we enjoyed, they were able to understand and calculate an accurate estimate from her drawings that were within our budget. She was able to get all the permitting for the additions from the City of Burien within 3 weeks with no redactions. We would hire her again, as matter of a fact, we did hire her for another build/design, Immediately after designing the house additions, but we just ran out of money for that build. I even recommended her to several other friends with their builds."
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+8

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Golesh Architecture
5.0(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Luke has spent the past 15 years immersed in the art of architecture—developing what one client called a “rare combination” of astute design sensibility, technical know-how, and client-centric service.\n\nLuke’s experiences span the country, ranging from rural and coastal estates, homes in garden districts and urban areas, historic renovations, institutional buildings such as schools and churches, hospitality, and commercial mixed-use buildings. In each circumstance, he applies a passion for design and a genuine desire to make people happy.\n\nAs another client stated, “He has impeccable taste and [aesthetic judgment] – which combined with his architectural skills and passion result in the collaboration of a lifetime.”

Barn House Exterior
Great Room
Side Portico
Barn House Exterior
View towards Great Room

+26

Response time4 days
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Jimenez Landscapes Inc
4.8(
24
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge came to my house within a few days of my request for an estimate. He suggested a layout and fixtures that were much better than what I had before, and was able to install everything the following weekend. Very pleased with the results."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+44

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Yes, professionals will offer tailored solutions to fit architectural and personal style preferences.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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.

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