PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE EXCEPT WHERE THERE IS A DESIGN IN PROGRESS
In the case of a client having all of the Information Required already prepared for us to simply create the construction/permit drawings, the cost is charged by the square foot shown below.
When you are not completely sure of your design layout, simply bring us the information you have and we will work together with you to create the design for your home.
All prices and minimums are based on a single unit or in the case of a multiplex, on a single family unit.
Creating Construction/Permit Drawings for New Homes, Existing Home Renovations and Garage/Carport with Studio Above
$0.65 per sq ft of Living Space and $0.25 per sq ft of Non Living Space. These prices do not include any of the hourly rate items. The minimum charge for this service is $900
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AN HOURLY RATE OF $60 applies to the following:
Consultation - First Meeting Free
Information Search - As Needed
Site Vists - Optional
Design - As Needed
Changes - As Needed.
Adding Engineers Comments to the Drawings - Optional
You will be provided with 6 complete sets of construction/permit drawings, including one set on water resistant vinyl. These drawings will be printed on the size of paper needed to display the drawings properly usually at a scale of 1/4" = 1 Foot.
Should you require extra copies, the prices are as follows:
These drawings include: all floor plans, elevations, foundations, sections, truss plans and site plan. All drawings are fully detailed for ease of reading during construction. These prices do not include engineering costs. Should you require an engineer, we can arrange this for you.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
All rates are plus GST or HST after July 1st
1/2 of the estimated cost for the drawings as a deposit.
Should you require design, a payment will be due at each $500 level of design time.
1/2 of the remaining balance plus any applicable hourly rate time will be due upon your acceptance of the floor plan layout and elevation drawings.
After acceptance of the floor plans and elevation drawings, all drawings will be completed and printed. You will be notified at the time of completion and at this point, any outstanding balance will be required prior to the release of the finished drawings.
The final payment must be either cash or certified cheque.
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED
LIVING SPACE: means the total square footage of each floor of your house that has defined areas such as bedrooms, living room, kitchen, etc.
NON LIVING SPACE: means total square footage of each area not used for living such as garage, carport, unfinished basement, crawlspace, decks, etc.
CONSULTATION: means communication time spent between the client, engineer, builder,etc, and one of our designers relating to the design by email, phone, in person, etc.
INFORMATION SEARCH: means searching for any information requested by the client, relating to the design such as product information and availability, locating any legal information such as lot drawings or legal description, etc.
SITE VISITS: means the time spent to come to the building site or any other meeting place other than our office to discuss the design or to take measurements, etc. This charge will include any travel expenses for long distance visits.
DESIGN: means any time spent to create a home design whether it be the floor plan layout or exterior design, should the client not provide one, or making changes to the one provided.
CHANGES: means the time spent to make changes to any design after both the floor plan layout and the exterior design has been signed off or printed.
ADDING ENGINEERS COMMENTS: means adding the engineers comments to the drawings prior to or after printing.
REPRINTING: means the cost to reprint the drawings due to changes to the design or the adding of details from the engineer once the drawings have been printed.
STAND ALONE GARAGE/CARPORT ONLY: means that this structure is not attached to any other building and has no second floor and is not included with a design for another structure.
ADDITION ONLY: means that there is no required drawing of interior details or exterior elevations of the structure the addition will be attached too.
TECHNICAL LAYOUT ONLY: means drawings for commercial application in regards to layout of machinery, electrial, plumbing, etc. in an existing facility.
CREATING 3D RENDERINGS: means creating your house design with our 3D program for your viewing and making screen shots for you to take with you.
