STANDARD DESIGN COUNSELING PACKAGES

Not quite ready to hire a designer? Not sure about your budget, exactly what you need, or what direction you want to take?
In order to make design services more accessible and affordable, we offer straight-forward packages and hourly consulting
services to assist you at any phase and for any amount of time. Our Design Counseling services are a non-intimidating,
no commitment way to explore ideas and get inspiration for your project. Our services are in no way limited to these packages,
but we have included them as guidelines and for ease of selection.

 Schematic Brainstorming Session:
Bring your ideas, photos, etc. Drawings will be produced during the meeting for you to take home. An exciting, interactive charette is a great way to kick-start your project and an alternative to weeks or months of schematic design.
1 hour $100, 2 hours $150, 3 hours $200

Remodel Consultation:
Do you know you want to make a change but don’t know where to start? What is the smartest place to spend your money? How can your home work better for the way you live? How can you make your home more eco friendly? We will visit your home and walk through with you to offer guidance, ideas and advice.
1 hour $85, 2 hours $125, 3 hours $165

Site Consultation:
Do you own or are you considering purchasing land? We will visit the site with you and help you envision the possibilities.
1 hour $85, 2 hours $125, 3 hours $165

Code Review:
For site plans, commercial spaces, etc. Bring in your survey, preliminary plan, or notes and we will go through the appropriate codes to determine factors such as accessibility requirements, parking, remodel code requirements, etc. We can also assist with homes to be permitted as Owner-Builder.
1 hour $100, 2 hours $150, 3 hours $200

Green Building Consultation:
Come discuss your ideas for your sustainable development or green building. We will walk through different ways to build green and explore green building certification options. Learn how you can create a sustainable project on a budget.
1 hour $100, 2 hours $150, 3 hours $200

Space Planning Consultation:
For tenant improvements, office remodels and shell finish outs. We will visit your office or commercial space and review code requirements, space planning options and possible configurations.
1 hour $85, 2 hours $125, 3 hours $165

DESIGN COUNSELING PACKAGES FOR REALTORS

We offer concise, affordable packages to help Realtors and land owners sell
properties and realize the potential for a future land or building purchase.

 Green Building/Energy Efficiency Consultation:
Our National Association of Home Builders Certified Green Professional will perform an analysis of an existing residence to document the energy consumption. We can determine if the home qualifies for any green building designations or outline how the home can be remodeled to gain a Built Green, LEED for Homes, or other green building designation. Studies have shown that certified homes can achieve higher selling prices and retain value over time more reliably than their conventional counterparts.
$250

Staging Consultation:
Working with items your clients already own, we will collaborate to highlight the space.
$100

Feasibility Study:
We will analyze a vacant or tear-down property to develop preliminary guidelines for new development.
Feasibility Package 1
• Code/zoning report & site plan
$250
Feasibility Package 2
• Code/zoning report & site plan
• Rendered site plan showing potential buildings
$350
Feasibility Package 3
• Code/zoning report & site plan
• Rendered site plan showing potential buildings
• Schematic floor plans and/or elevations
$600

Remodel Consultation:
We will visit the building, brainstorm, and discuss the possibilities for a remodel or tenant improvement.
Remodel Package 1
• Site visit
• Notes and sketches from initial visit
$120
Remodel Package 2
• Site visit (basic measurements & photos taken)
• Notes and sketches from initial visit
• Schematic plans and/or elevations
$250
Remodel Package 3
• Site visit (basic measurements & photos taken)
• Notes and sketches from initial visit
• Schematic plans and/or elevations
• Code/zoning report
$350

*Additional travel costs may apply to sites outside of King/Snohomish County and to islands other than San Juan Island
**Our consulting services are not limited to these packages. Let us know what you need!