Additions
Design and Documentation: 3-6 months
Consider the four phases of design and documentation:
Existing Conditions
Information gathering and documentation of the site and existing home. This will include researching the zoning requirements, and a careful study of the existing structure’s relevant size and features. This phase may also require a site survey to be produced by a site surveyor, if necessary.
2. Schematic Design
Schematic Design focuses on integrating the desired design into the home’s overall concept. During this phase we provide you with numerous 3-D renderings to convey the ideas of the design. We will work together with you to discuss these layouts and refine them until we create the desired action plan. We can generally do this in 1-2 meetings.
3. Design Development
Design Development is where the home and its addition comes together. During this phase, all materials are considered (this could include; siding, roofing, doors, windows, lighting, cabinetry, counters, hardware, fixtures, tile, flooring, color schemes), all other finishing details are discussed. 3-D renderings are used during this phase to paint the picture of what the spaces will look like.
4. Construction Documents
Construction Documents are the final set of deliverables. During this phase, we will involve consultants as needed (i.e. structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and energy). You will receive highly technical drawings that will also give the General Contractors and the governing jurisdictions, an idea of what will be built for bidding and Building Permit purposes, respectively.
Building Permitting: 3+ months.
Building Permits are required before the demolition/construction can begin. Permits are issued when designed for structures clearly demonstrate to be in accordance with adopted building codes and ordinances. Securing a permit can range from 4 weeks to 3+ months, but this will heavily depend on your local jurisdiction and their staff’s resources. Specifically during a pandemic, we suggest you estimate 3 months.
Construction: 6-12 months
Construction typically takes 6-12 months for an addition, but can take longer based on the scope of work and availability of material. The General Contractor of your choosing to build the project, will be the responsible party of schedules/timelines and ensuring subcontractors stick to the budgeted time and costs. We are always available by phone and/or email to address questions/concerns as they arise during the construction phase, but we typically will visit the site during key phases of construction (i.e. framing, electrical, mechanical, etc.), to ensure the integrity of the design is followed.