--- title: "Elevation Home Designs — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elevation-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~915819532 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~915819532.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Elevation Home Designs" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ac63c37f0546c96a_7281-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "318 39th Ave SW, Puyallup, Washington 98373, United States" latitude: 47.1284 longitude: -122.3219 phone: "(253) 303-7504" website: http:// rating: 4.7 review_count: 23 years_in_business: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 41 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Elevation Home Designs > Expert Design-Build Consultation, Design + Drafting in Pierce County Original Houzz profile: [Elevation Home Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elevation-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~915819532) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Puyallup, WA - **Serves:** Tacoma, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, South Hill, Lakewood, Lacey, Burien, Puyallup, Parkland, Spanaway, Graham, Bonney Lake, Frederickson, Elk Plain, Prairie Ridge, Gig Harbor, Sumner, Midland, Summit, Orting, Bethel, Mcchord Afb, McChord Air Force Base, Lakeview, McMillin, Roy, Kapowsin, South Prairie, La Grande, Camp Murray, Idaho, King County, Kitsap County, Longmire, Montana, Oregon, Paradise Inn, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Thurston County, Washington - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 20 years in business - Verified Hires - Hired on Houzz ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business - Offers Custom Work - 12 Verified Hires - 7 Hires on Houzz Since 2003, we have provided professional residential drafting services for clients across the United States and Canada. Our focus is on delivering accurate, detailed, and construction-ready house plans that meet local building standards and project requirements. We specialize in custom home design drafting, including floor plans, elevations, and layout development. Every plan is carefully prepared to ensure clarity, precision, and ease of use for builders, contractors, and permitting authorities. Using advanced 3D drafting software, we enable clients to visualize their home design in three dimensions. After the floor plan is finalized, the model can be viewed in 3D with just a few clicks, allowing you to better understand spatial layout, proportions, and overall design before construction begins. Our goal is to provide high-quality, buildable house plans with modern visualization tools that simplify the design process and improve project confidence. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Log Home Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Interior Design - Permitting & Feasibility ### Areas Served - Tacoma - Kent - Renton - Federal Way - Auburn - South Hill - Lakewood - Lacey - Burien - Puyallup - Parkland - Spanaway - Graham - Bonney Lake - Frederickson - Elk Plain - Prairie Ridge - Gig Harbor - Sumner - Midland - Summit - Orting - Bethel - Mcchord Afb - McChord Air Force Base - Lakeview - McMillin - Roy - Kapowsin - South Prairie - La Grande - Camp Murray - Idaho - King County - Kitsap County - Longmire - Montana - Oregon - Paradise Inn - Pierce County - Snohomish County - Thurston County - Washington ### Typical Job Cost $2,250 - 10,000 $2,250 - 10,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Elevation Home Designs | | Address | 318 39th Ave SW, Puyallup, Washington 98373, United States | | Phone | (253) 303-7504 | | Website | http:// | | Years in business | 20 | | Followers on Houzz | 41 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-baehmer-a5939252 - Blog — elevationhd.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Elevation Home Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elevation-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~915819532) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (253) 303-7504 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NAHB CAPS Certified - NAHB Certified Green Builder - Best of Houzz 2017 - Service - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Shelby Walther, Sept. 2018** > Jarad was friendly and professional. He was easy to work with and very flexible with availability. The plans for our home addition turned out great. ### All 23 reviews **★ — Side3, March 2020** > I selected cornerstone based on the reviews on houzz- I needed a custom plan that would take advantage of the mountain and valley views on my lot. I was building a 1200\# ADU (City requirements were that it be similar in style, features and colors to our existing home). None of the existing plans I could find were much more than boxes or rectangles that weren’t view oriented. He met me out on my lot so I could impress upon him what I needed. The design process was slow, at one point he offered me one of the cookie cutter rectangles that I was trying to avoid- why would I pay custom design price for a generic plan I could order off the internet for $1000? He said he was having trouble fitting what I needed into the configuration I asked for, which was a bit of a zigzag layout to mimic my larger home. Finally after much tweaking the design approximated what I was looking for. Trying to maximize every square foot, I didn’t care for the large wasted hallway space. I redesigned myself the entry, 2nd bathroom, laundry area and 2nd bedroom into a much more efficient layout. From the beginning, there were issues with the plans. The building Dept. sent them back for missing information. The foundation people complained about missing dimensions needed for layout. The framers complained about missing and/or wrong dimensions that didn’t add up. I needed a hipped roof to match my existing home. The roof system was so overly complicated that my trusses cost twice as much. The truss system was so complicated there were over 80 pages of specs- for a 1200\# house! Everyone who saw it said it was beyond anything they had ever seen on such a small house. It required a lot of over-framing, extra sheathing and lumber to execute, which of course cost much more than anticipated. A much simpler roof could have been designed, there were 22 hips and valleys, again, on a 1200\# house. On the inside, the ceiling, which was intended to be vaulted, after framing looked like it hadn’t been taken into consideration, either by the designer or the truss company or both. When the Drywall started it became apparent that certain walls didn’t line up with trusses where they should, and angles where they intersected were not smooth transitions. My husband and I had to spend 2 entire days and nights adding drywall backing and framing along the vault lines in order for the drywallers to sheath it. They were able to tweak a few areas thus leaving ONLY 2 odd areas in the ceiling where 2 and 3 angles collided in the same place. It will take a lot of mud to get the rest of the vaults to look good, I can only hope it doesn’t crack along the vault lines down the road. This is where we currently sit. The Corona virus has brought our build to a stop at this point. In the end, my plans for a 1200\# Accessory Dwelling Unit cost well over $7000, with additional costs every time the engineer had to be consulted to clarify something or Engineer something that was left off the original plans. Jared is a pleasant person to work with, but he has been cursed by everyone who has anything to do with building our ADU. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DESIGNER. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for your review. Working with a large number of clients, there are times where we try as hard as we can, but simply do not hit the mark with their expectations. As with all custom homes, there is collaboration on the design where we adjust the plans based on suggestions from both of us. We have several 5-star reviews here and take pride in that so when one comes in below that, we want to make sure we understand and learn from it. > > There are items here that are mentioned and not mentioned, that I did I brought up as concerns. However, ultimately, you were not satisfied with our services. I am not sure on the $7000, as I just looked at our books and we charged (w/ engineering) just over half that amount. If there was an additional $2k - $3k more in charges from the engineer, I wasn't made aware of this. I do recall hearing about windows being added in the field that caused some of the engineering letter(s). > > I really enjoyed working with you and seeing your excitement as the plan was coming together and seeing your reaction as you saw the plans in 3d and how it really helped. I remember with your prior contactor some of the struggles you had, and I was arguing on your behalf for them to do right by you. In our last check-in about 6-7 weeks ago, we got the impression that things were good and moving along. I do see you as one of my favorite clients, so this review saddens me and caught me off guard as you mentioned to my employee that you wanted me to come to the open house when it was done. > > Every single one of our clients are important to us. We would not be who we are without them... including you. I truly wish these concerns were brought to my attention so I can do what I could to make things right. I do not take these situations lightly as I know my clients are putting a lot of money into building a home. We had no idea you had felt this way. We will though, take this and use it to improve our process in the design phase and with the construction documents. **★★★★★ — Matthew Ward, Dec. 2019** > 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. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Matthew, thank you for the kind words! I enjoyed working with you and your team to navigate through the Chief Architect design software to complete your projects. Cornerstone looks forward to doing more business with you! **★★★★★ — Pete Campbell, July 2019** > Jared designed a 3200sf addition on my home. Jared’s was easy to work with, reasonable and his services were efficient. He sat and listened to what we wanted in adding a 2nd story to an existing house. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for your review! I had fun working with you and your wife on your home. Looking forward to seeing the finished home! **★★★★★ — HU-469807998, Sept. 2018** > I had Jared design a 600sf addition on my home. Jared’s price was very reasonable and his services were efficient. I was satisfied enough with his services that I’m now having him design a covered outdoor space and fireplace. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > It was a pleasure working with you also on your addition. Thank you! **★★★★ — Joseph Martinez, Sept. 2018** > Communicative with an open mind to your experience and input. Keeps ideas in a personal professional bases for build up from basic plans to desired outcome of home design. Currently getting quote for remodel and going to see if Cornerstone will be available when actual construction takes place as sometimes there are discrepancies that come up during construction from contractors as it is normal in the field of trade. Jerad is professional and willing to come out to mutual locations to do business rather than stay solely at his office. He does have complete backing as he works with more than just home design, engineering, and architecture to complete plans to be construction ready. I would recommend him, do to his accessibility to resources for full function of his business. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you Mr. Martinez. I was a pleasure working with you on the design. I will be checking in on progress as things move forward. Please let me know if anything comes up. Thanks again! **★★★★★ — Nick Flores, Aug. 2018** > Jared was a great guy to work with and was able to put our thoughts down on paper. He was able to take a basic floor plan and tweak it to our needs. He worked through the initial phase of the design and I’m looking forward to working with him in the future. **★★★★★ — Robert Plummer, June 2018** > I'm a Building consultant and have used there services for the past 2 years. I wouldn't use any other. Prices are great, The craftsmanship is awesome **★★★★★ — Matthew Ward, May 2018** > I have been working with Jarod on home designs and training sessions for the last year or so and my experience has been a blessing to say the least. As a new user to chief architect I took on design jobs that were way outside of my ability to complete alone. Fortunately with Jarod, his expert his is just an email or training session away. Without Jarod I could have never completed several projects. His service is great, his plans are awesome and his prices are very reasonable. Overall, is value is unmatched. **★★★★★ — Dowds Design Collection LLC, Nov. 2017** > Definitely 5 stars. The plans he drew were precise, easy to read and on time. We stayed within our budget and my clients were 100% happy. I will continue to use Jared and his staff for future projects. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you, Laura. Appreciate the comments and look forward to working with you on future projects. **★★★★★ — The Americap Group, July 2017** > I give Jared 5 STARS > I have engaged Jared on multiple occasions in assisting me on the design of a Model Home on a $1,000,000 Texas Ranch. > His talent, knowledge, speed and courtesy was great and very professional. > Additionally, his fees were extremely reasonable for the quality of his work product. > Our company, whom engaged Jared, represents over 35 years of experience as owners, in developing land into communities, plus designing, building and improving ranches. JR CEO Texas Ranches and Land Company LLC **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you, Jerry! Appreciate it. Look forward to the next home to work together on! **★★★★★ — Robyn Luckenbill, March 2017** > Our project was very small but Jared was so helpful and responsive, interfacing with the county permit office and engineers. He was honest and thorough and even though it wasn't for a big price he was right there for us. Thanks Jared! **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you. Much appreciated! It was a pleasure assisting you. **★★★★★ — Birgit Kouth, Feb. 2017** > I have hired Cornerstone Home Designs for all my construction projects. I can honestly say they are the most thorough and creative designer I have ever worked with. > > I highly recommend their services to anyone whether it's for a home remodeling project or new home construction. And quite frankly if you're thinking of hiring a designer save your money , Cornerstone Home Designs has a great eye for detail and design that is decorative , realistic and affordable. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for the comments. It is always a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Peter Q Brown Innovative Design, Jan. 2017** > My professional experience with Jared at Cornerstone Home Designs has been very positive. As a designer Jared is very knowledgeable and as a result can provide a lot of relevant advice to help a consumer shape the design of a home. I have attended many continuing education events with Jared, his knowledge is extensive and his skills with the design software is unprecedented. I know his clients will really appreciate the work that he can do. He is very friendly and helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to refer his company. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you Peter! Always a pleasure working with other like-minded people like yourself. **★★★★★ — Ian Hoegen, Jan. 2017** > Cornerstone did an amazing job in providing us drafts for our home project. They were polite, understanding, and delivered in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend to anyone. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for the kind works. It is greatly appreciated. It was great working with you and look forward to any future projects you may have. **★★★★ — Bruce Sutherland, Jan. 2017** > Jared Baehmer worked with us on the design of an addition to our new home. He was prompt, courteous and helpful. He quickly developed a clear understanding of what we wanted to do and was able to transfer that to a design that met our needs. We would gladly work with him again. > > Bruce and Olga Sutherland **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you Bruce! I had fun working with you and your wife! Look forward to working with you again. **★★★★★ — Sageland Design, Jan. 2017** > Jared's knowledge and experience would be an asset to anyone considering Cornerstone Home Designs. Jared was very professional, accurate and conscience of budgeting. He is very creative. He was able to provide several great design ideas. He is an absolute talent in his field without question. I highly recommend him, his vision and his abilities. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you. Looking forward to working with you on future projects. **★★★★★ — John Anttonen, Dec. 2016** > "Jared's outstanding customer service made designing our home easy. He was always there to answer questions and give expert recommendations that made our design take shape right before our eyes. He helped make our dream home a reality!" > John and Dee Anttonen **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for the kind words. Your project was fun to work on and I can't wait to see pictures of it when it is completed. **★★★★★ — Viridian Northwest, Oct. 2016** > Jared was quick and responsive and got the job done exactly on budget! I look forward to working with him again on a future project. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for the review. Had fun working on the project and look forward to future ones. Thanks again! **★★★★★ — tfick59, July 2016** > We found Cornerstone Home Designs though a friend and it turned out to be one of the best finds we ever found. Jared turned out what we thought would be nearly impossible to create with our crazy dreams and was able to take our ideas and needs and create a new space we were looking for within a budget we proposed. > He was true to his word, honest and upfront with the fees and never came back to us with "unforeseen extras" a lot of other firms and contractors do. He is very friendly and asked a lot of questions. He listened to our ideas as well as made suggestion to make the house even better….. that is needed in a drafting service. > I would highly recommend Cornerstone Home Designs to my friends and family as well as anyone looking to build a custom home. Thank you for helping make the process of building our dream home a little more painless and pleasurable. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you very much! This was a fun project to work on. Really love how your home turned out! **★★★★★ — Bryan Kouth, July 2016** > In 2012, we once again called on Jared Baehmer to develop our vision for an 1000 sq ft Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) with an RV garage into plans for new construction on our property in Washington State. Not only did Jared come up with EXACTLY what we wanted but he worked with engineers and county agencies to ensure that the build went perfectly. His vast knowledge of the building codes and specifications saved time, effort, inspections/re-inspections and money. He even designed a garden shed for the property complete with front porch, windows and a loft. These projects were not from some cookie cutter plan, these are custom designs by Jared himself. I have also seen the total custom home he designed in Lakewood, Washington and know the owners well. With nothing more than ideas, Jared designed and planned their DREAM RETIREMENT HOME and they couldn't be happier **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for your kind words. It has been great working with you! **★★★★★ — Exodus Engineering, Inc., July 2016** > Cornerstone is able to provide very timely home design and drawings at an affordable price. They have done some great work for me, helping me to fulfill my clients' unique requirements. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you for your kind words. It has been great working with you! **★★★★★ — Pacific Home Source LLC, June 2016** > I have know Jared now for over a decade. He has great attention to detail and communication. I have worked with Jared on a couple of projects now and always enjoy his company. If you are looking for a quality designer then Jared is your man. **Comment from Elevation Home Designs:** > Thank you. It has been great working with you also and look forward to many other projects in the future. ## Selected projects - [Fick Residence Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fick-residence-exterior-pj-vj~2270718) - Location: Lakewood, WA - Photos: 6 - [Fick Residence Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fick-residence-interior-pj-vj~1825370) - Location: Lakewood, WA - Photos: 27 - [Kouth ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kouth-adu-pj-vj~1855032) - Location: Graham, WA - Photos: 10 - [Shulz Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shulz-project-pj-vj~5651227) - Location: Lake Tapps, WA - Photos: 54 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elevation-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~915819532) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840725719.m3u8?s=f676f04431608b00e77712f24b6310b741c4ae56&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** Yes, we handle permitting and regulatory approvals. Our finalized working drawings are designed to address building codes and county permits, ensuring full compliance with local standards. We always verify the applicable code version before starting any design to ensure a smooth approval process for your project. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a wide range of projects, including fully customized new residential construction, remodels, and additions. We also handle garage conversions, interior/exterior designs, and commercial projects. Our focus is on turning your vision into permit-ready construction documents. **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** We actively help clients design within their construction budget by refining preliminary drawings to combine beauty and budget. During our initial meeting, we prioritize your 'needs' over 'wants' to assess structural aspects and align the design with your budget constraints. We also engage in discussions with contractors to minimize overall costs. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely, we design fully custom homes. Our full-service design firm specializes in creating customized residential and commercial projects tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Whether it's a completely new design or adapting from our stock plans, we ensure your vision comes to life. **Can you work with the builder I select, or do you recommend specific builders?** Yes, we highly value collaboration with your chosen builder. Once you've contracted with us for your plans, we extend our support to your builder throughout construction, providing ongoing assistance and answering any questions they may have. 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