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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 Rainier, 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 time4 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DesignWorks NW
4.7(
12
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Rainier, 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
Avatar for Lake Atitlan Insulation LLC
Lake Atitlan Insulation LLC
5.0(
20
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Designer - Building

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lake atitlan insulation did a professional job insulating our rental in maple valley. Their crew was prompt, communicative, and detailed about their work, even letting me know about things beyond their scope of work. I would do them again in a heartbeat."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
5.0(
3
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Josh has always been prompt and communicative with every interaction we've had. I initially got in touch with him about new construction design questions, and when we discovered that our current home porch posts had rotted through due to faulty design by the original home designer, Josh jumped into action. He had his engineer and construction crew to our door within 24 hours to take a look and put together a plan. He took my design ideas and brought them to life. He was transparent about all parts of the cost (to include his profit), and gave us to option to lower the cost by hauling away debris and painting the porch (which we were more than willing to do). Any delays with the work were met with a phone call and followup email if he didn't get through to either my husband or I immediately, and the construction crew did very high quality work. We were beyond pleased with his customer service! We will definitely use Revival Home Designs in the future when we decide to build our forever home."
Apartments - Chehalis, WA
Front
Rear
Cashmere Mixed Use
Exterior Option 2 Alternate Design

+1

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal
4.5(
68
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heath met us to discuss the project, worked with us to get a quote, and communicated well about the date the work would be done. The project was completed quickly and looks great. I would hire Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal again."
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+4

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elevation Home Designs
5.0(
2
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

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."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Rainier, 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%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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new leaf landscaping llc
5.0(
8
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had several projects. Construction, landscaping, pavers, fencing, Sheetrock, insulation, and other items we needed. Jose’s company has been completely professional and exceeded expectations. They have been our go to company since 2020 May."
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+9

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Universal design costs can be minimal when you add them during construction; however, adding universal design principles to existing homes can sometimes increase renovation costs. For example, a mid-grade bathroom remodel is estimated to cost around $30,000, while a standard universal design remodel can cost closer to $40,000. Adding accessible design components can include widening hallways ($500 to $2,000), curbless showers ($2,000 to $8,000), and widening doors ($400 to $800). Keep in mind that these increased costs can lead to higher resale values because universal homes may appeal to a wider variety of buyers.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

Aging-in-place universal design features can make your home more comfortable for family members who are older or have disabilities; they can also make your home safer. In addition, adding a universal-design bathroom can boost your home’s overall resale value.

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.

The most common scale for residential blueprints is 1/4 of an inch equals one foot. This scale is the most popular because it’s easier for everyone involved, from professionals to homeowners, to understand the building’s actual dimensions. Also, it allows blueprints to have the necessary details without cluttering the page.

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