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About
As a design professional, but with a real estate and lending additional background - I am able to assist in the entire process for a cohesive plan that meets your particular needs. We help you to look all the way around the problem - from the initial planning, through the budgeting aspects, through lending sources... putting the real estate broker hat on, we will help you keep the final product within range of the market in case you are looking to sell, or if you just make sure you don't "overbuild" the market. I am a licensed architect in another jurisdiction and we have California licensed architects and engineers on our team.
Overview
Hired 48 times
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4 employees
28 years in business
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Services offered
Project type description
New construction
Addition to existing structure
Remodel of a few rooms
Complete remodel
Professional services needed
Project consultation
Design drawings
Construction documents (blueprints)
Construction administration
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Louie L.
Oct 28, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jim helped with drawing up existing plans and remodel suggestions for a potential room addition. When I met him for the first time I knew he would be a good fit. Very knowledgeable and straight to the point. He was very helpful. After our first meeting we did not set anything up right away because we were not quite ready financially to move forward but when the time came he was they guy.
He provided the drawings and plans in the promised time. He goes above and beyond in terms of service. Very easy person to work with. Any project big or small he will treat it the same way. We are currently determining our budget for the project to see if we can move forward. If we do we will be contacting Jim directly. His quality of work and service has been outstanding so far.
Ventura Associates's reply
Louie! Look forward to continuing in the coming year when you're ready! Thanks for being a great client.
Architectural Services
Smokey S.
Jan 4, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have recently had the pleasure of working with Jim Ventura from Pacific Southland on my home addition project in Huntington Beach. He could not have made the process any easier. He made several visits to my home to review my own design needs as well as applying his own ideas of what would work best for my allowable square footage and to most importantly stay within my construction budget. Not only did he provide me CAD drawings of what I was looking for in my floor plan but also his own variations to make sure I was seeing all of my available options. I have spent nearly 20 years working in the construction industry and have a good understanding of quality service and professionalism. He provides a great service and I would definitely give him my highest recommendation. It would also be my pleasure to answer any questions that anyone might have regarding my experience working with Jim and Pacific Southland. I can be contacted through him.
Thanks Jim
Joe Stanton
Ventura Associates's reply
Pleasure to work with you Smokey, and we'll be right here if you need anything else on this project! Thanks again!
Architectural Services
Del W.
Jan 11, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
What an amazing experience. I built a house in Ventura and remodeled a house in Denver so my experience is limited, but based on my previous projects.. there is no comparison. Jim's attention to detail, willingness to work around schedules, holiday shutdown, etc. was nothing short of amazing. We plan to do more and it will be with Jim!
Ventura Associates's reply
Thanks Del - you are the best kind of client and if there's anything else we can do, let us know!
Architectural Services
Eric G.
Feb 16, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jim was super attentive to my project and I feel worked way beyond the scope of our initial terms. From working with the city to modifying our design, Jim was there to make it happen. My project is complete and although slightly smaller than the original work proposed, Jim stuck by us and really helped out on every aspect of the job. Thanks again!
Architectural Services
Tawny H.
Jun 2, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
After interviewing many architects, I decided to go with Jim at Pacific Southland. I really liked his professionalism and enthusiasm about our project. He was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I had allot of different ideas & he didn't hesistate to draw them up for me. Overall I'm very happy with Pacific Southland!
Ventura Associates's reply
Thanks Tawny! We'll be here for you throughout. Although I am an architect, my license is in Nevada, so I can't use that title here, as it explains in my agreement with you, so just making that little correction here! You are a pleasure to work with!
Architectural Services
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James Ventura
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer a fixed fee for a specific set of standard services, and a time and materials approach when the direction on the project is not yet decided. Hourly rates on residential projects are at reduced rates.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We attempt to guide the customer through the process at their pace, their comfort level, and their desires come first!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
USC School of Architecture, BARCH 1985
Architect: Nevada Lic. # 6979
(an architecture license is not needed in California for basic residential work)
