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Aaron Shimizu
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Serving Honolulu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aaron Shimizu is the rare architect who’s both design-minded and execution minded. We run Lanikai Homes (high-end renovations + design), and Aaron has been a key partner for us personally and professionally. He’s responsive, communicates clearly, and produces plans that builders can actually build from—no fluff, no confusion, no surprises. The biggest thing that sets Aaron apart is his deep knowledge of Honolulu DPP and permitting. He doesn’t just submit drawings, he knows how to navigate the system, anticipate issues before they become expensive problems, and help people get out of situations they didn’t even know they were in. We’ve seen homeowners buy a house and later discover unpermitted/nonconforming work that can lead to major headaches or fines. Aaron is a wizard at creating a clear path to get things legal and moving forward. If you want someone sharp, practical, and dependable—especially in Honolulu, Aaron is an easy recommendation."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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DSB Enterprises
New to Angi

Serving Honolulu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 10 years of experience in the drafting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from drafting design to permit service. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give DSB Enterprises a call today. We look forward to working with you!

Response time8 hrs
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Carlo Priska, AIA & Associates
2.1(
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Serving Honolulu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos was very professional when he came to do the site visit. We went over details over my small project. He submitted his proposal the next day. Only reason I didn t select him was his price was almost triple the amount of the other five proposals I received, for the same work. Now only time will tell if it was the correct decision, but based on how small my job is, I felt it wasn t worth the price proposed. I think his price is more for commercial projects. Good luck!"
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Serving Honolulu, HI 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!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Toa and Kyle's Home Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Honolulu, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle did an amazing job on my bathroom remodel and other work. He is worked diligently to get my bathroom shower and floor tiled in marble with a unique design elements. He pays close attention to detail and I was impressed with his craftsmanship and professionalism."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
3D painting
4.8(
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Serving Honolulu, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very satisfied with the exterior painting that Jonathan did for me. He communicated well with me and has a lot of experience and overall knowledge. He is fairly priced and even saved me money by painting/repairing my fence instead of replacing it which I had thought was not a option but looks great! I have a lot of projects to do around my place and when I’m ready to start another one I would trust Jonathan to help me complete it again."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for drafting or cadd service projects in Honolulu, HI

Architectural drafting includes roofing. Some professionals who work at roofing manufacturing or installation companies may only work on roofing and cladding components.

A floor plan is a simplified drawing of the layout of rooms on one floor of a home. These are usually created by designers for arranging furniture and appliances. These are not technical drawings or blueprints and should not be used in place of them.

Draughtsman is simply the European spelling of draftsman. The terms are interchangeable.

If you have a complete design idea for a residential property and either you or your contractor employs an engineer, you can hire a draftsman to make your design into usable technical drawings. This is typical for simple additions and remodels like adding a bathroom, finishing a basement or adding a garage.

Traditionally, blueprints are technical drawings in white on blue paper. The term is now used interchangeably with any type of digital construction plan. Classic blueprints are still in use for older homes. Drafters translate these paper plans into digital representations when remodeling or adding on to older homes.

Little similarities exist between draftsmen, engineers and designers. They all complement and often work on teams with each other.

  • Drafter – creates technical drawings from design ideas. Usually works for engineers, designers and architects.

  • Engineer – designs and oversees the technical aspects of a construction project. Where an architect thinks of design aspects, the engineer works on making it a reality. They are mostly concerned with environmental issues and meeting all codes and regulations for the safety aspects of the project. They also manage projects.

  • Designer – only concerned with the visual aspects of a project. They often create their own technical drawings though sometimes work in conjunction with engineers, architects and draftspersons.

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