We offer the following services for our clients.
· Drafting & Design Services.
· Stock Plans Database.
· 3D Conceptual Images & Color Renderings.
· Materials & Estimating Budgets.
· Interior Decorating & Project Planning.
· Kitchen & Bath Design
· Color Scheme Development.
· Room Planning & Layouts.
· Product Sourcing & Shopping Services (based on location)
· Product Specification Documents.
· Tender Forms & Documents.
· Electronic Tendering Database.
· Project Management (based on location)
· Site Inspections (based on location)
· Designer to client communications, using the latest technologies.
· Online Project Filing System.
Please contact us for a schedule of our fees.
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The following is a brief overview of a typical custom home design process.)
STEP ONE: FIRST CONFERENCE
· Discuss the scope of your project.
· Provide rough estimates of our services and timeline.
· This is the introduction stage & may be included in the Initial Design Conference.
STEP TWO: INITIAL DESIGN CONFERENCE
· Discuss your ideas, photos and lifestyle.
· Ask questions like: Do you entertain? Do you want a media center? Office? Etc. We get to know you as a client so your dreams become reality!
STEP THREE: SITE VISITATION
· We will visit the site and observe existing topography, utilities, easements, etc.
· We will require a topographical survey or location certificate before the site visit.
STEP FOUR: FIRST SCHEMATIC DRAWING
· You will receive in electronic format, scaled schematics of the floor plans, elevations & site plan.
· These are for you to look over, draw on and give us your input.
STEP FIVE: RETURN COMMENTS/SCHEDULE A CONFERENCE
· If there are minor comments you can return the corrected schematics or we can schedule a conference to go over your comments in detail to define exactly what you want.
· Phase Four & Five are repeated as necessary.
STEP SIX: SECOND SCHEMATIC DRAWING
· We expand the drawings to include the foundation plan, cross sections, details, & schedules.
· Again, these are for you to look over, draw on and give us your input.
STEP SEVEN: 2ND RETURN COMMENTS/SCHEDULE A CONFERENCE
· If there are minor comments you can return the corrected schematics or we can schedule a conference to go over your comments in detail to define exactly what you want.
· Phase Six & Seven are repeated as necessary.
STEP EIGHT: PERMIT DRAWINGS
· You will receive the final complete set of drawings. Two copies will be included with this phase.
· At this time we will advise you to proceed to your local building officials’ office and apply for your permits.
· You are now ready to select a contractor.
STEP NINE: CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
· You will receive another three sets of drawings for the duration of the construction.
· Your dreams are now ready to be turned into reality. You can get the plans to your builder or we can help you through the bidding process by using our electronic tendering database. (not available for all locations)
· We will be there through the bidding and the building. Our dream is to see yours turning into reality. |