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Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
24
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would rate your engineering design experience as excellent. Your skills in creating detailed drawings, problem-solving, and delivering innovative solutions are highly impressive."
Dana Condominium
Richmond single family dwelling
Addition to the Single Family dwelling
Affordable Building for Non Profits
Historic Church of All Faiths

+35

Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.9(
9
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich knows his business. He's thorough, very reasonable in pricing, and follows up until the job is complete. He's easy to work with, and responds instantly to questions. If you need building plans for permits or design, Rich will get it done."
Lay-out,Installation
Frame work
Access Stair, 1 of 2
How we found them, 1 of 6
2 of 6

+10

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Sigura Construction Inc
4.4(
42
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an amazing experience with Sigura Construction on our backyard transformation project. They did a fantastic job building a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, landscaping with pavers, and custom lighting. The entire crew was incredibly professional, thorough, and efficient, delivering top-quality work from start to finish. Ilan, the owner, was outstanding—easy to communicate with, professional, and highly knowledgeable about all the options for our project. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Our backyard now looks absolutely stunning, and we’re thrilled with the results. We have complete peace of mind knowing the work was done by true experts. We highly recommend Sigura Construction to anyone looking for exceptional construction services. Thanks again to Ilan and the team for a job well done!"
Morgan Hill Kitchen
Morgan Hill Kitchen
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodel SJ
Open Concept Kitchen

+91

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diebel and Company | Architects
4.6(
23
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I located Gary on Home Advisor and was impressed with all of the positive reviews. We scheduled a personal meeting. I found him to be attentive, thoughtful and patient in reviewing my needs on a kitchen remodel. I felt no need to interview other architects. This project has been completed, and I am so thrilled with the end result."
Bay Vernacular
California Vernacular
 Kitchen
View from Street
 View from East

+49

Response time10 mins
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
7
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were so helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I made the process so much more enjoyable. And I look forward to working with them on future projects."
Beach Home Remodel
Kitchen and Living Room Remodel
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lake Design & Drafting
5.0(
4
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly recommend Christopher for his drafting skills.,his 3d software is especially useful for relaying the building concepts. In todays world it is rare to get a person on the phone when needed but Christopher was always there for me to answer questions and was quick to return requests. Be sure to give him all the necessary design criteria in the beginning to smooth out the design process for him which will ultimately save you money. "
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for drafting or cadd service projects in Palo Alto, CA

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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