Permit and Design
a well developed plan and design carries the quality and precision needed to build dreams into reality.
Permitting and design is an essential part of any building or improvement project. We’ll provide you with the administrative support that will make this tedious process as smooth as possible. By outsourcing your Seattle permit service needs to our team, we’ll navigate the codes, the jargon, and all the local regulations so that your permits process to get your project done.
Rendering
What is it?
Rendering is the process of generating or creating a photorealistic image of your product. We use power Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools like Revit to create, design, and draft the vision of your project. We then use rendering software like Lumion to create photorealistic photographs of your project. In tandem, these two software applications allow us to create an accurate representation of how the final project will look.
Why is it important?
Rendering gives the final appearance of the project. If something looks off or the final version was not what was envisioned, then we can make adjustments. At this stage, we are pre-planning the overall look and feel of the project. It’s better to make adjustments during this phase than when the actual construction of the project is taking place. In doing so, we will save you time, money, and more importantly, relieve growing frustration.
What value does it bring to you?
Rendering makes it easier to make revisions to your project and yields a photorealistic result. You’re able to see what you’ve envisioned and make changes if needed. This method of design is much better than traditional site plans or construction plans which often are confusing to understand for the everyday individual. The ability to see what you want before it’s built will save you a lot of money in the longrun.
Drafting
What is it?
Drafting in technical terms is sometimes referred to as engineering drawing; it is the graphical representation of structure which details structures and components of how the project will be built. This helps the engineer understand the project and helps determine if it’s safe to be built. Providing the concepts and potential materials allows for the project to move forward.
Why is it important?
Drafting takes the initial rendering of ideas and adds concrete information to help it be structurally sound. It’s the first step of solidifying and transforming an idea to actuality while considering the vision of the project and the safety of its future owner.
What value does it bring to you?
We handle drafting for our clients. It can be a headache for an everyday individual to attempt to understand drafting, which is why, once we understand your vision, we add the technical components to it and allow it to come to fruition. You give us the vision, and we give you the end product!
engineering
What is it?
Engineering is the use of science and mathematics to solve problems. In the instance of a project, we use the combination of the two subjects to ensure that your envisioned structure is not only up to city and jurisdiction standards, but most importantly safe to be used. We want you to be able to enjoy your project safely for years to come, so we ensure our projects are engineered to be built to last and safely used for years to come.
Why is it important?
Engineering ensures your project is safe and sound to use. The project needs to be able to be up to code incase of natural disasters in your area. An engineer takes into consideration the material composition, size and depth, surrounding landscape, and other variants that are attached to the structure to ensure the project is safe for use.
What value does it bring to you?
The value in engineering is a peace of mind! It allows you to know and trust that the project has been professionally engineered to ensure its safety for years to come.
Material Costs
What is it?
It is important to evaluate the costs of the material to ensure it’s cost-efficient and makes sense with outcome of your project. Materials can fluctuate in price so we are diligent about finding the right materials for the right price. Our goal is to ensure you get your envisioned project for the right price.
Why is it important?
Material costs can save you a lot of money, which then can be applied to other aspects of the projects. These add-ins could range from an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, ceiling lights, or landscaping. By saving in material costs, we can help you beyond your project vision.
What value does it bring to you?
There is value in savings. Material Costs allow you to save more money on your project and allows you the opportunity to expand upon your project further.
Permits
What is it?
A permit is an official document that authorizes us to build your project. It verifies that the project is up to the city or jurisdiction’s criteria. It is a necessity as it can cause legal and financial headaches if the project is built without one.
Why is it important?
This authorization is needed before any construction can occur. There is a lot of pre-work that goes into getting the submittal items for a permit, and the process of receiving one can vary in time depending on the city or jurisdiction requirements. Having everything correct and ready on the initial submission to the jurisdiction may reduce the time obtaining the permit. Times may lengthen if corrections are needed by the jurisdiction or city.
What value does it bring to you?
We do the leg work for you. The state of Washington requires homeowners to obtain a permit; however, we understand that this process is frustrating and cumbersome. We gather the information, fill out the correct documents, receive approvals from engineers, and ensure the project is up to that county’s or jurisdiction’s standard. We ensure we can get a permit before we will build your project.
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