Architectural Drawings are Plan Check Ready

Who hasn’t heard that regular trips to the dentist can prevent the spread of tooth decay? Even though sitting in that chair isn’t the most enjoyable way to spend time, most of us know that a dentist has the knowledge and expertise to check all aspects of our oral health. Similarly, residential designers (architects, interior designers and others) bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to make sure all aspects of remodeling and custom home projects go as smoothly as possible.

Talk with almost anyone who’s ever tried to do a construction project without pro help, and you’ll likely hear one statement over and over again: “I wished I had hired a designer.” Even in smaller projects, like a one-room remodel, once you open up those walls, situations arise for which only an experienced professional can apply his or her creative problem solving to save time and money.

There are many types of designers working in the home building & build-out (T.I.) industry. Some are licensed professionals; others are builders who have expanded their services into design as well as construction of custom homes and professional office suite renovations.

Design-builders and unlicensed designers make up a large contingent of the individuals working in the procurement of custom homes and professional office renovations. They tend to be cost effective and can be the right fit for your project, so long as you find a reputable person to work with.

Architects are generally more expensive to hire but bring to a project a broader set of skills and talent that can result in both an exceptional project and an exceptional experience. This results from the additional work an architect puts into coordinating everyone involved in your project, as well as the unique skills and knowledge related to current technology, materials and construction processes and more importantly the rules that local building and zoning departments require.

That said, not every project requires an architect, and not every design-builder can deliver on your vision. The rule of thumb is that the more unique and challenging the project is, the better suited an architect is for it.