Initial Consultation

At this stage we meet to gather information and exchange ideas. We require a copy of the legal survey and topographical survey for your lot, as well as a good idea of room sizes, design features , and total square footage that you would prefer. If the lot is in a controlled subdivsion we would also require a copy of the design guidelines, and the city or municipality where the home will be built, so that we can design your home to also meet local building and zoning requirements. There is no charge for consultation in the custom design process. You will be given a firm quote for the job based on a price per square foot. We would then require a deposit before proceeding.

Preliminary Stage

The "preliminary" is a drawing of the front view of the home and a rough floor layout which indicates the location of walls, windows, doors, appliances, bathroom fixtures, room sizes, and total square footage. We discuss the design with you and give you a copy to review at home. You are then free to make any changes as you like. We revise the preliminary drawings as required.

Final Drawings

After all your requirements are met, we proceed to the final construction working drawing stage. The balance of our fees are due upon completion. We also supply you with eight copies, two of which will be submitted to your local building authority, and the remainder to your builder and construction trades people

All of our plans can be altered to suit your requirements. If you are building in a controlled subdivision, the design consultant may require changes to the exterior facade or the grading, or your local building authority may require grading changes. You may find one or more of our designs comes close to suiting your lifestyle, but may need some customizing. In all these instances our consultation is free and fees for altering our plans is based on an hourly rate. We would be pleased to provide you with a quote for these changes at no cost or obligation.