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Turning Dreams into Reality: Our Comprehensive Architectural Design Services

Homestead Drafting offers a variety of services that when chosen and combined by you, creates a package tailored specifically to you to deliver clear and consise drawings, turning your dreams into a reality!

Call or email today to schedule a free initial counseling and receive a design quote and construction cost estimation

Hourly Rate: $35

Services by Phases: (The Full Process)

Predesign Phase:
  • Site analysis, code, zoning, building regulation review
  • Review of existing documentations & recommendations for additional pre-work required
  • Meet with the client to understand project goals and requirements
  • Develop project program square footage document
  • Create a preliminary cost estimate based on above program, scope and project goals
  • General contractor recommendations
Schematic Design:
  • Initial design concept, sketches, and models
  • Preliminary floor plans, elevations, sections, and massing studies
  • Exploring material and color pallets 
  • Collaborating with consultants 
Design Development:
  • Refine and finalize floor plans, elevations, and sections
  • Prepare preliminary construction drawings
  • Incorporate structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Select and specify materials, finishes, and fixtures
  • Develop lighting and electrical plans
  • Coordinate with consultants
Construction Documents: 
  • Prepare comprehensive and detailed construction drawings and specifications
  • Develop interior and exterior details
  • Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants
  • Incorporate sustainability and energy-efficient design strategies
  • Assist with obtaining necessary permits and approvals
Contractor Selection:
  • Prepare and issue bid/ pricing packages to contractors 
  • Assist with contractor selection and evaluation
  • Conduct pre-bid meetings and site visits
  • Review and evaluate bids/ pricing proposals
  • Assist with contract negotiation
  • Collaborate with client to select the contractor
Construction Administration
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and quality
  • Review and respond to contractor’s requests for information (RFI’s)
  • Review and approve shop drawings and material samples
  • Administor the contract and ensure compliance with the construction documents
  • Facilitate communication between the client, contractor, and consultants
  • Conduct project meetings with contractors
  • Resolve any design-related issues or conflicts during construction
  • Review & approve change orders
  • Review and certify contractors request’s for payment
  • Perform final inspections and review punch lists
  • Assist with the project closeout and final documentation 

Service by Drawings: (Individual Sheets)

Floorplans
  • <1500 SqFt           <8 Hours
  • 1501-2500 SqFt      8-16 Hours
  • >2501 SqFt           >16 Hours
Exterior Elevations
  • 6-10 Hours Each
Interior Elevations
  • 2-6 Hours
Foundation Plan
  • 6-10 Hours
Casework Package
  • 4-8 Hours
Physical Models
  • 16-36 Hours
Digital Models
  • 12-18 Hours
Site Visits
  • 2-6 Hours

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $35.00
Reimbursables:

 Large format sheets: $5.00 per sheet

Model making materials (estimated prior to building)

Kraft Tubes: $5.00 /Tube

Sub-Contractor Work (Estimated & Approved Before Committing)

Shipping & Handling for Construction Drawings and/ or Paperwork

Travel: Hourly rate + $0.67/ mile driven from studio to building site roundtrip