Property Consultation
an architect's expertise for a limited time, at a reasonable price
Can we add a second story?
Can we convert the garage to an office?
Where can we add a bathroom?
Can we expand the master bedroom?
Identify what can be done with a property before purchasing or embarking on a project. Our Property Consultation service does the following:
• Examines a property's features in depth
• Pinpoints strengths and opportunities
• Clearly describes the property's potential to any owner or buyer.
Includes: a report containing detailed information of critical importance when buying or remodeling a property. An architect's expertise for a limited time, at a reasonable price.
• Examines a property's features in depth
• Pinpoints strengths and opportunities
• Clearly describes the property's potential to any owner or buyer.
Includes: a report containing detailed information of critical importance when buying or remodeling a property. An architect's expertise for a limited time, at a reasonable price.
Consultation Details
Part 1: A House Call.
We carefully research the applicable zoning rules and building codes. Then we visit the house and meet with the owner or agent to discuss and sketch possibilities. We answer basic questions about permits, costs and design alternatives for the home.
We carefully research the applicable zoning rules and building codes. Then we visit the house and meet with the owner or agent to discuss and sketch possibilities. We answer basic questions about permits, costs and design alternatives for the home.
Part 2: Written Report.
A summary of the on-site meeting; research on the property (zoning and building codes); a step-by-step outline for a potential project, and a detailed appendix containing referrals and links.
A summary of the on-site meeting; research on the property (zoning and building codes); a step-by-step outline for a potential project, and a detailed appendix containing referrals and links.
Cost
Consultation + Report: $650.
Consultation only: $385.
Some projects may be more complex and take longer. Additional consulting time is offered at our normal hourly rates.
Consultation + Report: $650.
Consultation only: $385.
Some projects may be more complex and take longer. Additional consulting time is offered at our normal hourly rates.
Time Required
Preliminary research: 3-5 days.*
Property consultation at the house: 2 hours.
*2-day service (consultation + report) available at additional charge.
Preliminary research: 3-5 days.*
Property consultation at the house: 2 hours.
*2-day service (consultation + report) available at additional charge.
Schedule a Consultation
Arrange a consultation: click [here].
Contact our office: 310.451.5907
Property consultations are scheduled during the second half of the week, in order to provide enough research time in advance of the meeting.
Arrange a consultation: click [here].
Contact our office: 310.451.5907
Property consultations are scheduled during the second half of the week, in order to provide enough research time in advance of the meeting.
