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Rey I.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Conversation of project scope
Schematic Design
Engineering if needed
Construction Document SET
As-Builts
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 30 years of experience in commerical and residential architecture.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
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Schematic Design (SDSET):
• No more than 12 hours of Schematic Design time.
• Schematic Design is to ensure validity of home design for property and concept.
• Typically, the schematic design phase takes 1 to 3 weeks.
• 3D rendering for visual concepts are included up to 10
Construction Document SET (CDSET):
• CDSET is designed under the IRC 2018 for home building.
• Any certifications outside of the IRC 2018 guidelines will need to be purchased at the owner’s expense
o [Structural, Topology, Electrical (over amperage), Mechanical (RESCheck)].
• CDSET is for each dwelling or phase and is charged accordingly.
• CDSET for permitting typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from the time of the SDSET.
Interior Design SET (IDSET):
• No more than 8 hours of Interior Design time.
• IDSET is designed with the customer as a mood board.
• IDSET may include: Cabinetry design, Tile, Countertops, Paint, and Furniture Selections (final design pending vendor availability)
• IDSET for interior: Soffit, Niches, Coffer, non-load bearing walls, plaster design
Change order:
• Once SDSET is in place, change order is at $500 per two-hour blocks of time.
Payment Schedule:
• 25% of project cost as retainer
• 50% of project cost is due once SDSET is in place.
o (Site, Exterior Elevations, Floor plan).
• 75% of project cost is due at engineering services if needed and
o [50% submittal] (Dimensions, Foundation, Framing, Roofing, Shear wall).
• 100% of project cost at time of CDSET
o [100%submittal] (MEP: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Details).
• Municipality redlines are included, corrections to undisclosed rework are charged accordingly.
• If project total is under $3001, 50% is required as retainer.
How did you get started in this business?
I started in drafting as a student in junior high, and later on in high school. I perfected my math, geometry and CAD drafting skill early on and stayed in the industry over the years. I have been subcontracting on projects over the years from building school, malls, churches, and residential homes.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Public sector
Residential
Subdivide
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Be upfront about what your needs are. Find examples or product numbers of ideas that you would like incorporated.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What is realistic?
What is your time schedule?
- planning takes time and modifications takes some thought into securing that things will work correctly.
What is in budget?