New Home Design
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We at SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING have the building and code knowledge, architectural expertise, and speed to get your project off the ground!
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Current lead times are 2-weeks from contract signing for delivery of initial base plans to client.
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2-month turnaround time for the full submittal set is typical (timeframe does not account for 3rd-party plans outside of SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING’s control.)
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(Subject to extended lead-times for larger/ heavy design projects.)
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Home Design plan pricing starts at $4000 min.
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Per square footage rate will vary by project.
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Footage pricing is for all structural areas, living, garage, porch, covered patio, balcony, storage, loft, etc.
See Typical Workflow Process Below
STEP 1
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SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING will meet with client in person or have a free over-the phone/email consultation.
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We have knowledge of current design trends as well as a variety of traditional and contemporary styles. Our team also possesses the expertise to work within local building department design requirements.
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Once the general design (square footage at least) is decided on, the contract is signed by the client and work can start.
STEP 2
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After deposit is received, work begins.
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Initial base plan is produced from client provided drawings/ SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING’s models within 2-weeks from start date.
STEP 3
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Client makes changes to base plan.
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SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING drafts requested changes until plans reflect client’s requested spec.
STEP 4
(OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)
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Design is sent / brought to local jurisdiction’s building department for approval & comments by the client.
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If design is not feasible, changes are made until approval.
STEP 5
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Final design is sent to engineers/ required 3rd parties (Trusses, Grading, Fire-sprinklers, T24 ENERGY, etc.) Design is altered if needed.
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We strongly recommend the client gets the project lot surveyed to confirm actual setbacks, clearances, & site conditions.
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Client bears full responsibility for Plot Plan inaccuracies that result from not obtaining a survey that negatively affects the project.
STEP 6
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Final edits are made, all plans, including 3rd parties are compiled into a full submittal package, ready for digital or physical submission. (We provide files for digital submittal only.)
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Client submits plans.
STEP 7
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Planning comments returned to client and are forwarded to SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING (if any).
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SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING makes corrections to plans, then plans are re-submitted by client.
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Repeat until permits are granted.
STEP 8
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DONE!
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Once your inspections have passed and applicable fees are paid, you are ready for construction.
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SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING provides field support for any issues encountered on-site (limited to plans produced by SHEAR FORCE DRAFTING & CONSULTING only.)
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ALL PLANS SUBJECT TO TERMS OF SERVICE AND CURRENT LEAD TIMES. SEE FAQ PAGE OR CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.