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Remodeling? Wondering What an Architect Should Provide?

Updated: Aug 14

I am currently working on a "Team and Budget Planner" that I will be offering with a mini-course and I wanted to give you this sneak peak. Here is my summary of what an architect should provide for your remodel project.


Responsibilities:

Your architect will work with you to complete the items below, and if necessary may pull in a Surveyor, Structural, Geo-technical, or Civil Engineer, and Jurisdictional Officials.


Deliverables:

  • As-Built Drawings

  • Site and Foundation Drawings

  • Floor/Framing/Demo Drawings

  • Roof Plan Drawings

  • Building Sections & Details

  • Interior/Exterior Elevations

  • Window/Door Specs

  • Siding & Exterior Paint Specs

  • Roof & Gutters Specs

  • Decks & Railings Specs & Drawings

Considerations:

  • Be sure that your architect has experience in residential remodeling or new construction (depending on your project). An architect with commercial design experience will have a very different skill set.

  • Look for an architect with experience designing homes that fit with the style of your current home or the home you envision.

  • Look for an architect who has good relationships with general contractors. An architect who can communicate well with contractors is key to a successful project.

Questions:

  • Can I see an example of one of your past drawing and specificaiton sets? Which sheets and specs are included?

  • How much experience do you have working with our jurisdiction? How long do you anticipate permitting will take?

  • What type of consultants will be required for our project? (eg. Structural Engineer, Geo-technical Engineer, Civil Engineer) Will consultants be contracted by the architect? If so, how much mark-up will be added to their costs?

  • Do you have an Interior Designer/General Contractor that you typically work with?

  • How commonly do you see clients need to engage in some value engineering (redesign) once the after the construction cost comes back from the general contractor?

Here is a preview from the "Team & Budget Planner". Click here to learn more!






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