We start at your home
We measure the space and talk about how your household actually lives before anything is drawn.
REMODEL DESIGN SERVICES · PLANNING · PERMITS
Have an Idea but Not Sure Where to Start?Let’s Turn Your Idea Into a Design Plan.
Most remodels begin with a photo and a sentence. Open up the kitchen, add a bedroom, make the bathroom work better. Getting from that idea to a plan that can be permitted and built is the design phase, and it is where the important decisions are easiest to make.
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Designed by the team that builds it
Design, permitting, and construction are handled by the same general contractor, so the plan is checked against how it will be built.
The terms in writing first
What the design work includes, how revisions work, and who owns the drawings are set out in writing before design begins.
THE DESIGN YOU NEED
Design services
Kitchen and bathroom layouts
Plan the clearances, storage, fixtures, and appliances in the rooms that carry the most detail in a remodel.
Remodels inside your current footprint
Rework how rooms connect and function, including when a wall comes out or a fixture moves.
Additions and new space
Plan how new rooms meet the existing house, including the structure, roofline, and the property requirements that apply.
LAYOUT, SELECTIONS & DRAWINGS
Design materials and options
Layout and structure
Settle walkways, clearances, beam locations, and window and door positions once the layout is chosen.
Finishes and fixtures
Choose cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, paint, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and appliances against the plan.
Permit-ready drawings
Prepare the plans, elevations, details, and energy documentation the permit process for your address requires.
OUR DESIGN SERVICES PROCESS
Our design process
We visit your home and talk about what you want to change
We meet at the property, look at the areas involved, and learn how your household uses the space. No design is produced from photographs and a phone call.
We measure the house and find the constraints
We measure the affected rooms and draw them as they are. We also locate the bearing walls, plumbing runs, electrical panel, and heating equipment, because they decide what the layout can be.
We compare layouts with you
We prepare two or three different arrangements and test them against clearances and circulation. Costs are discussed while the layout is still changing, when that information can still shape a decision.
Our design team develops the plan and guides your selections
The chosen layout is developed into specifics, from the structural approach to cabinet elevations, tile layouts, and lighting. A 3D rendering may also be used when it is helpful and included in the project scope.
We prepare the drawings and manage the permit process
We prepare the permit set, coordinate engineering when the work involves structure, and submit to the local jurisdiction. When plan check returns comments, we revise and resubmit until the permit is issued.
We hand the approved plan into construction
The approved drawings become the construction documents, and the estimate is confirmed against them. The same company then builds the project and meets the inspections.
FREE CONSULTATION
Get a free design consultation
Is it a kitchen, a bathroom, a bigger reconfiguration, or an addition you have been thinking about? Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll contact you to set up a visit.
Schedule my consultationDESIGN SERVICES FAQ
Design FAQs
Do I need an architect, or can you prepare my plans?
For many single-family projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, remodels inside the existing footprint, and many straightforward additions, a design-build contractor can prepare the plans. Complex reconfigurations, difficult sites, and properties under historic or design review are often worth an architect. We talk through which route suits your project.
Will my project need an engineer?
When the work changes structure, such as removing a bearing wall, adding a new opening in an exterior wall, or building an addition, the permit process will usually require calculations from a licensed engineer. We identify that during design and include it in the written scope.
Will my remodel need a permit?
It depends on the work involved and the requirements for your address. Structural changes, additions, and new or relocated plumbing and electrical work generally need permits, while cosmetic work often does not. We tell you what your scope involves and coordinate the permit process.
Who handles the plan check comments?
We do. Comments from plan check are a normal part of the permit process, and we respond to them, revise the drawings, and resubmit until the permit is issued.
What affects the cost of design services?
The size and complexity of the project, the number of layouts and revisions, structural engineering, and the drawings your permit requires all affect the scope. How design work is scoped is set out in a written proposal before any design work begins.
How long does the design phase take?
The schedule depends on the scope, how quickly selections are made, engineering needs, and plan check for your jurisdiction. We discuss timing as the plan develops and keep you updated through the permit process.
Can I see the design before construction?
Yes. We review the layouts and drawings with you before anything is built. When a 3D rendering would be useful, we can discuss whether it should be included in the project scope.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Ready to start your design project?
Whether you are planning a kitchen, a bathroom, a larger remodel, or an addition, the first step is a visit to understand your home and what you want it to do.