Pictures, sketches, magazine articles or just an idea are all that's required to get started. From the first meeting to the final blueprint, we are constantly gathering information that will be helpful in the design process. Once we have the initial information, we can give you an estimate of the total cost and an approximate completion date. We do require a 50% deposit to begin, but once that's settled, it's on to the drawing board.

Preliminary Stage

Our concentration is centered on the floor plans, but there is a considerable amount of time working on the elevations and rooflines. Upon completion of the preliminary floor plan(s) and elevations, you will be given a copy to review. After you have reviewed the design we will then set up another meeting to discuss any changes. Assuming there are no major issues to be addressed in the design, we then make those changes. This can, and most likely will, happen a few times to get the design tweaked to exactly what you want. At this point we recommend getting some pricing from builders, unless you have already chosen one. If the price falls in line with your budget and the design has met your criteria, we then move on to the next stage.

Working Drawing Stage

At this point, most of the design has been completed. Now it's time to add the dimensions, notes, schedules and various information required for both permitting the plan as well as constructing the house. During this time the plan will be sent to the engineers for the structural drawings to be completed. It is highly recommended that all changes to the design be made prior to this, however it is possible to modify the plan with the understanding that there will be additional hours added to the fee. As soon as we receive the plans back from the engineer, we then check over the whole plan for possible mistakes or inconsistencies. We also like to give the client a final review set. Now, upon your final approval, it's just a matter of running blueprints.

Final Sets

You now have finished drawings. At this time, we will collect the balance of our fee. Although your plans are completed, we continue to be available for any assistance we can give. And at some point, we would love to get some pictures and see how things are going. It is our goal to serve you and gain your trust and the proof of that relationship is the recommendations we receive from you.