Our Services
…and how they work.
An Easy, Friendly, Three Step Process
1. Let’s Get Started
We’ll begin with an introductory meeting to get to know you, your project, and what you’re looking to accomplish. This is where we’ll discuss your ideas, questions, expectations, and any specific needs you may have. The goal is to make sure we’re on the same page before we begin designing.
2. Bringing Your Ideas to Life
Once we have a clear understanding of your project, the design process begins! We’ll start with the floor plans, giving you the opportunity to review the design, ask questions, and provide feedback along the way. We’ll work together to make sure the plans reflect what you’re looking for. Once you’re happy with the floor plans, we’ll get your approval before moving forward.
3. Designing the Exterior
With the floor plans approved, we’ll move on to the exterior elevations. This includes the front, rear, left, and right sides of your construction.
You’ll have another opportunity to review everything, provide feedback, and make sure the exterior is looking the way you envisioned. Once you’re happy with the final design, we’ll get your approval and move on to the next stage of your project.
The fees are related to the work required.
Fees included: site measurements (if required), floor plans, elevations, sections, AHITC guidelines (if required), constructions details, electrical plan (if required). All plans come in .pdf format, .dwg format (AutoCAD) and 3 set of hard copy (paper). Additional fees may be required for extra paper copy.
Design Ideas
Every space is different. Every structure has its unique reason for existing.
Prior beginning the processes, here are some useful questions you should answer:
How many floor?
How many square feet?
What kind of house style
How many bedrooms?
Do we want a master ensuite?
Do we want a loft/bonus room/children interaction place?
10 Year Plan
It is important to plan for the future, your new home / renovation shall take into consideration the next 10 years. Do you plan to have a family? Then you should account for when they are teenagers (as teens tend to take more room, need more privacy). Do you plan to work from home? If not now, but perhaps later, do make sure you have the room for an office. Too many time I have seen a poor planning, therefore the home isn’t as comfortable as originally thought.
I can plan for future needs, make easy to modify later areas, designed as stages renovations (Stage 1 now, Stage 2 in 5 years, Stage 3 in 10 years, etc.). It is more effective and cost effective to plan ahead of time. Make sure you know where you want to be. I will inquire about this in the introductory meeting, so that we start with a good plan for years to come.
Resale value is important, as we don’t know what life as in store for us, make sure it also is desirable for others, you might need to move for an opportunity, and would like to sell fast and get top dollars for your home.