Brainstorming
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Phase
I
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Research & Feasibility Report
We meet with you to review your ideas and goals for your small home and draft a site plan and budget. We research zoning and permitting requirements and give you a summary of city fees and project constraints. You will meet with one of our architects to start the design process.
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1-2 weeks
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- $2,500 Flat Fee
- City Zoning Fees
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Phase
II
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Floor Plans & Planning Permits
One of our architects works with you to create floor plans (aka blueprints). You will get floor plans, site plans, furniture layouts. The project schedule and budget are updated accordingly if needed. All zoning forms will be completed and submitted.
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~1 month
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- $2,000-$4,000 of architect time
- ~$4,000 in city planning/zoning permit fees (average $4,000 but range from $150-$40,000 – fees are researched in Phase I)
- $1,500-$2,500 for site survey
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Phase
III
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Design Details: Materials & Appliances
The Architect will work with you (meetings, emails, phone calls and visits to local stores) to create a detailed design. You will pick finish details such as appliances, floor type, siding material, window and door selections, roofing material, heating systems, tile and other material selections necessary to complete the home. The budget and schedule are updated accordingly.
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~1-2 months
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- $2,000-$8,000+ of architect time (as much or as little time as you'd like)
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Phase
IV
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Documentation & Building Permits
The architect prepares final construction documents, specifications and submittals for city building permits. By this phase, you will get plans that include as-built drawings, site plans, demolition plans, floor plans, cross-sections, engineering, interior and exterior elevations, and finish schedules. Structural engineering will be completed by a licensed engineer. You will receive your building permit now.
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~1 months
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- $3,000-$5,000 of architect time and engineering as required. Engineering typically costs $4,000.
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Phase
V
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Construction
New Avenue will:
- Solicit and review bids from licensed general contractors.
- Provide a standard construction agreement for you and the contractor.
- Visit your project regularly to oversee the construction progress.
- Complete progress reports and invoice for the percent of work that is completed on a biweekly basis.
- Review and approve or deny of any changes requested by owner or contractor.
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