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First Coast Drafting and Design

First Coast Drafting and Design

Average rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars15 Reviews
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About Us

First Coast Drafting and Design is an architectural design firm that specializes in the development of residential house plans, where we know that "every dream home starts with a plan". Our goal is simple...we always want to exceed expectations by truly understanding our clients' visions and needs. We listen, then we translate what we hear into a design that works for the client on every level...functionally, aesthetically, and financially...bringing our clients one step closer to their dream home. We have had the privilege of working with individual clients as well as some of the best local designers and builders in Jacksonville, Florida. This real world experience gives us the knowledge and ability to provide the best service to our clients. We also try to provide a faster turn-around time than larger firms, while still providing a high quality of work. We value all of our clients and understand that a home is much more than just a place to live.

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Business Details

Business Name

First Coast Drafting and Design

Phone Number

(904) 537-6148

Website

www.fcdandd.com

Address

Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

Typical Job Cost

$3,000 - 15,000

Followers

23 Followers

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Architectural Drawings

Custom Homes

Drafting

Floor Plans

Home Additions

Home Remodeling

House Plans

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Areas Served

Jacksonville

Ponte Vedra Beach

Jacksonville Beach

Saint Augustine

Atlantic Beach

Orange Park

Neptune Beach

Mandarin

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Credentials

4 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2022 - Service
Best of Houzz 2020 - Service
Best of Houzz 2019 - Service
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
3 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
Houzz Industry Research - Barometer
Recommended on Houzz
1 Affiliation
AIBD - American Institute of Building Design
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15 Reviews for First Coast Drafting and Design

Ashley Hooks
Ashley Hooks
Average rating: 1 out of 5 stars
We hired Art to help us turn our design into a beautiful home by drafting the architectural plan. This was by far the worst experience we have ever had with a draftsman and/or architect(my husband is a builder). There was little to no communication from Art, he never called and rarely emailed and asked questions or clarifications. We used his plans and they were riddled with errors which cost us additional, in the field change orders and maybe worst of all, he delayed us by months. Please do yourself a favor and find a different draftsman!
Epic Contractors, Inc.
Epic Contractors, Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Art has great communication skills and can take what is written in an email or communicated in a phone call and articulate it clearly in his drafting abilities so I can communicate my plans clearly to my clients to deliver the best execution of their ideas in a visible plan. His responsiveness is beyond the norm. He listens well and asks the questions needed to delivery a quality product.
Casa Copala
Casa Copala
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We purchased a piece of property on Amelia Island and wanted a house that reflected a mix of modern Old Florida and Low Country style- if that even exists. Enter Arthur. In our initial meeting, Art was extremely professional, listened to our ideas and has done a great job of expanding on them. Despite the fact that we have been mostly working together with him on the Atlantic and us on the Pacific for now, Art has done a great job in working with us to bring our dreams a reality. Highly recommend Art for new build or remodel design.
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Scott Simmons
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Art came recommended from an Engineer friend of mine when looking to renovate/create an addition to my own home. Art exceed all expectations which is not common in the Design/Construction industry these days. Being a General Contractor myself, I quickly saw the benefits in using his services for my own business. Art has now designed several of our spec home plans and delivered as promised every time. Since, I have also referred his services to several other friends in the industry. A++ Looking forward to working with him on the next one!
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thanks Scott! I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you, Jason, and Jim.
I know you guys are doing some great work and I look forward to seeing and helping you guys with some more in the future. Thanks very much for the referrals as well. My biggest goal is to make sure the client is happy and a referral is the ultimate proof that I have done that.
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HU-16197420
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I had the privilege to have my home designed by the First Coast Drafting and Design team and they made the whole process a breeze. Art shows great attention to detail and put all of my ideas down on paper the plans couldn’t have come out any better. I highly recommend First Coast Drafting and design for any of your new construction or add on work you won’t be disappointed
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you Jarred and Hannah. It was a pleasure working with, honestly, a couple of the nicest people I've ever met. I'm happy you both like the plans we came up with and thank you so much for the referrals. Also...congratulations on that new little addition to your family!
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HU-938254091
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Art was the best priced, and had the best communication of all the custom home designers I reached out to for my project. We were able to quickly arrange a meeting to go over our goals and design priorities. He listened to our ideas and made helpful suggestions to make the design even better. He never tried to change our minds about an aspect of the design that was important to us. When issues were identified he was quick to communicate them with us and quick to make adjustments when asked. I would highly recommend First Coast Drafting and Design to anyone starting a custom home project!
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you so much Joe and Rachel. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to work together on your project. It was even better to be able to return my gratitude to a police officer who serves his community and puts his life on the line everyday for his family and for all of us. I think our combined ideas produced a design that I know is going to become a great house for you and your family.
J.A. Long, Inc
J.A. Long, Inc
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Art has designed countless custom homes for us in the past few years and has done a wonderful job. He is detailed, cost conscience, easy to work with, and communicates well. The homes he has designed for us range from a 2000 SF to 7000 SF of living area from scattered lot sites to luxury neighborhoods. We would highly recommend him and look forward to continuing our relationship.
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
JA Long put their trust in me right from the beginning when I finally decided to go out on my own to start this business. Earning and maintaining that trust is something that I never take lightly and I'm so proud to have had the opportunity to work with them on some great projects. It's been a great few years of working with the JA Long team and I hope to continue that relationship for many more.
BeeTree Homes
BeeTree Homes
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We own a design build firm and we have had the pleasure of coordinating several projects with Art. He is professional, meets deadlines, responsive and creative. Our entire team enjoys having Art on the team. He is a valuable team player.
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Katrina. I certainly appreciate all of the projects we've been able to work on together. You and your team have such a great talent for transforming spaces and homes. It's always a pleasure working with them as well and great to be part of your team on any project!
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Eduardo Mahfuz
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Arthur has a positive and friendly posture. Very pro active and attentive to the client's wishes. He made it very clear his concern to deliver exactly what we expected. It seemed to me to be a professional who would not spare the effort so that we were 100% satisfied. And so it was. I hope to work with him in the future again
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review Eduardo. I'm happy to hear that you were completely satisfied with the services I provided. It was a pleasure working with you and it was great to collaborate with you on the design. I can't wait to see the finished product, it's going to be a beautiful home! Please always feel free to let me know if you have any questions or need anything at all.
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Lisa Lovitsch
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Art is the BOMB! He is excellent at listening to your needs when designing a house. He offers an enormous amount of experience and shows great care and concern for your project. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you so much Lisa, for taking the time to write a review. I truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure working with you too.
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Tracie McRae
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
First Coast Drafting and Design is definitely a company I would recommend to friends and family. Art was always very courteous and professional during our time working together. We had an open line of communication when it came to designing our home. Art responded very timely to any phone calls or emails that I sent in. We were able to establish time lines for this project and Art always met those time commitments. Great experience!
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Tracie. It was such a pleasure working with you and Jesse. You both had a great vision for what you wanted but were always open minded to all of my thoughts as well. That kind of team work always results in a smooth process that translates into a great design. Thank you so much for putting your trust in First Coast Drafting & Design and I can't wait to see the house when it's done.
GC
gary coleman
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Art DePaolo with First Coast Drafting designed our Dream Home! Art worked with us to make sure we understood the project thoroughly and went above and beyond with his services. His attention to detail and patience with us was beyond impressive! We have since hired him for other projects and referred him to our friends and family. We will continue to work with First Coast Drafting and are so lucky to have had such an amazing experience!
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Comment from First Coast Drafting and Design:
Thank you Gary and Emily. I'm glad you both love your new home. Braud Design/Build did a great job on the construction. I'm happy to have been part of the process. Also, the trust given to me by any of my clients is not something I take lightly and a referral is the ultimate complement. So thank you both again for that as well.
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How is First Coast Drafting and Design rated?

First Coast Drafting and Design is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5

What services does First Coast Drafting and Design provide?

First Coast Drafting and Design provides the following services: Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Custom Homes, Drafting, Floor Plans, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, House Plans

Where does First Coast Drafting and Design provide services?

First Coast Drafting and Design provides services in the following areas: Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Mandarin, Neptune Beach, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine