1. American Blueprints
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, American Blueprints works as an architecture firm. The business has been operating for 6 years with a team of 3. For a project in Santa Barbara, the first meeting usually covers budget, wish list, and how the household uses the space. After measuring the house or site, the architect presents options, refines one direction, and prepares drawings for permitting and contractor bidding. On their profile, American Blueprints lists project type description: new construction, addition to existing structure, remodel of a few rooms and complete remodel; professional services needed: project consultation, design drawings, construction documents (blueprints), construction administration and contractor selection assistance; property type: residential and commercial. American Blueprints is also listed for handyman. Contractors giving very different bids for the same idea often signals that the project needs clear drawings and specifications before anyone prices it. Share the property address, the project goals, a rough budget, and photos or existing plans of the house if available. Some architects bill hourly for small projects and a fixed fee for larger ones, so ask how extra revisions and site visits are billed. Besides Santa Barbara, homeowners in Ventura, Goleta and Oak View can reach out for architectural design. Posted hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Accepted payment methods include Apple Pay, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal and Square cash app. Request a quote from American Blueprints on Fixerlane and describe the job you need done.