DESIGN SERVICE PACKAGES
Basic Design Package
Generally this service level is provided to building contractors or clients who provide detailed preliminary drawings and are not requiring in depth design interaction. This level of service includes essential client consultation, site visit, basic design services, drawings to minimum standards required for building permits and construction. License to use final design and drawings for one single build. No artwork is included. (BCABD Service Level 1)
Standard Design Package
This is our most common design package and is suitable for all clients from first time homeowners to experienced contractors. Generally this service is provided for typical custom home, workshop, garage, or similar projects. This level of service includes client consultation, site visit(s), typical design services, detailed drawings required for building permits and construction. including additional details such as electrical layouts, multiple cross sections, 3D modelling, and consultation with other professionals. License to use final design and drawings for one single build. (BCABD Service Level 2)
Deluxe Design Package
This design package offers extra services required for more involved home and building design projects requiring more attention to detail. This level of service includes ongoing client consultation, site visit(s), typical design services, detailed drawings required for building permits and construction. including additional details such as electrical layouts, multiple cross sections, 3D modelling, and consultation with other professionals. Also included is assistance with contracts and tenders, filing of permits, and provision of advice to client during construction (contract administration). License to use final design and drawings for one single build. (BCABD Service Level 3)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE PACKAGES
Pricing Package
The Pricing Package can be added to any other design service package, this package includes pricing sets released after completion of the preliminary design process as well as materials lists for budgeting purposes at the construction drawing phase.
Modification Packages
Our design team regularly modifies pre-drawn stock plans whether these are from our designers or other design firms, in fact we are the authorized modification design firm for some of North America’s largest home plan companies. This is an affordable way to have a custom modified home without necessarily paying full custom design fees.
With all modification copyright laws must be respected as violation of these is not only unethical but lawsuits for violation can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, we require the purchase of the modification rights from the original design firm, these charges are very reasonable and give you access to electronic files that often make the modifications easier.
Since 1950, we have based our company reputation on honest business practices and we have attracted customers who appreciate this, plan to start your next project on solid ground.
Special Permit Package
This package can be added to any of the design service packages, the Special Permit Package includes necessary drawings and artwork for development, rezoning or variance applications. Additional consultation with building authority planning departments may also be involved.
Project Management Package
For clients who wish to have their entire project supervised we can provide full project management and consultation services. Including coordination of trades, professionals, and other contractors involved in the project.