Design Services and Process
We offer complete design services from our registered Architectural Technologist. With 30 years of experience designing homes and subdivisions, Gary Clark can provide the services necessary to make your project a success. All of our design work is custom done to meet the needs of each individual client. Our firm carries comprehenisve errors and omissions insurance and we are licensed designers with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Only registered designers can provide you with the Building Code Identification Numbers (BCINs) required to obtain a building permit. For more information about our design services and qualifications, please EMAIL US.
Design and Architectural Services
• Custom architectural renderings and floor plans (sketches)• Complete construction drawings (plans/blueprints)• 'Schedule 1' designer information and BCINs required to obtain a building permit• Site plans as required to obtain a building permit or site plan approval• Siting and grading plans• Full subdivision site plans with grading certification• CAD plans and drawings where required
Beyond Ordinary - How We Exceed Your Expectations
• Personal communication with each client• Credentials that inspire an atmosphere of confidence• Understanding your needs and wants with a custom product• Providing services that match your budget• Designing for savings in construction• Acting as a liaison between client and builder• Strong knowledge of the local market and established relationships with local tradespeople
Key Steps In The Design Process
1. Meet with our designer at one of our two convenient offices or your site to determine your needs and requirements and review our design portfolio*. This is a FREE meeting.
2. If amenable, you sign our Architectural Contract and provide a deposit so that design work may begin.
3. Our designer produces floor plans and elevation renderings based on your needs, wants, and particular building site (sketches).
4. You review the renderings and make any changes until you are 100% satisfied and then the renderings are finalized.
5. Based on the renderings, our designer produces construction drawings necessary to obtain a building permit (plans).
6. You review the construction plans and make any changes until you are 100% satisfied and then the plans are finalized.
7. Our BCIN numbers are added to the drawings and ‘Schedule 1’ form is completed once your final payment is received.
8. Proceed to the construction phase of your project.
* To make the best of your initial meeting with our designer and to help us serve you better, you should bring any sketches or photos, magazine clippings, notes and ideas, zoning information, survey of your building lot, preliminary budget, and wish list with you to help communicate your unique requirements.