FAQ
HOW CAN I CONTROL COSTS?
Designing a house can be an expensive endeavor. InTerra Design is happy to work with you to manage these costs. Here are some things to prioritize when thinking about how to effectively control design fees:
Frequently exploring multiple options (while a really enjoyable exercise for me as an architect) can get expensive quickly. Limiting revisions is cost advantageous.
Be up front with your goals, likes and dislikes. Architects thrive on critical dialogue so don’t be afraid to be direct and candid. Without an honest and open dialogue, the process can take longer to arrive at something you’re happy with.
Match the size of your desired house with your budget. This keeps all parties working toward a singular goal. It’s much easier to work early on to define a realistic house size that meets your budget than to try and remove money from an oversized house during the pricing phase. I advocate designing smaller, more energy efficient and affordable floor plans as a starting point.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
DESIGN
The time it takes to complete the design portion of the work can vary from as little as a month or two, to up to a year (or more). It depends on the complexity of the scope of work, how quick you are to make decisions, how quickly we can come to a design solution that meets your needs and any special permitting or regulatory hurdles we face.
CONSTRUCTION
Again, this depends on project size and complexity as well as the Contractor’s schedule and workload. You can expect it to take between 8 and 16 months for the average custom built project from start to finish. Remodeling work often takes between 3-6 months.
OTHER QUESTIONS?
If there’s anything you’re still wondering about, don’t hesitate to reach out.