The Process:
We’re glad you’re considering Jones Drafting Service to help with your design project.
We’ve put this information together in an attempt to help clarify some of the steps involved with your project. It’s our hope that this will help eliminate some of the headaches and surprises that can come with the unexpected.
The following steps are those typically taken during the course of a standard residential design project;
First Contact:
At the time of our first meeting, the general scope of the proposed project will be discussed.
Your desires, hopes and dreams will need to attend the meeting, as they will serve as the primary designers of your project. We may, at this time, take measurements, click photos and gather other required information necessary to
produce a preliminary design of your project.
We will also contact the building/planning departments responsible for the processing of your building permit applications, if required, to determine the necessary steps for your particular design/project.
Preliminary Review:
Once your project is on paper (or computer screen), it’s normally much easier to visualize and therefore
discuss changes and adjustments to the design.
You will be provided with two copies of your preliminary plans.
As the internet has become more readily accessible to more people, it has also become possible for us to provide access to your plans on our web-site, in a client-specific project area. This is usually very convenient for all involved and is provided at no additional charge.
At this point, if further discussion is required to clarify your ideas, we’ll set up a convenient time to
return and “mark-up” the plans with you. One of these marked up sets will need to come with us, back to
the office, to help us keep track of the desired changes to your project.
With your project now clearly understood, We will take it back to the “drawing-board” and
get started on the detailed working drawings.
The finished product!! :
When We have finished the plans that will be required for your desired project, we’ll contact you and set up
a final meeting to explain what we’ve done. We’ll go over the various paperwork that needs to be turned in
with your plans, make sure everything is as it needs to be, and answer any questions you may have.
We can also submit your plans to the building department for you, if you would like us to.
Extra Measures:
Sometimes a little more might be required to accomplish your desired goals.
It may be necessary to retain the services of a Structural and/or Civil and /or Soils Engineer when your project goes “outside the lines” specified by the "Light-Frame" provisions of the Building Code. Prior to this step, which involves a separate contract (and usually more time), options will be discussed and alternatives described where available. (The services of the Engineer(s) are not covered by the contract between JDS and yourself.) Time involved in engineering processes is over and above the time frames listed here. Whenever possible, every effort shall be made to work concurrently with any outside parties to minimize delays. However, We have no control over the schedules of and/or delays caused by outside services such as those listed.
Other Important stuff:
It’s always a good idea to thoroughly research your project prior to starting the design process. You may want to visit your local building department to get an idea of the fees involved with your project prior to getting “in too deep”. It’s also good to determine the extent of your budget and choose construction elements accordingly…
it’s always disappointing to have to “downsize” at the end.
Another thing to plan for is the time that will be involved with plan check, revisions and other possible delays.
Plan check can take anywhere from “approval across the counter” to several months, depending on a whole list of variables. Many County/City offices offer info regarding fees and other requirements online and “line-free”.
Well, if you’re not scared by now, you’re in good shape.
Hopefully, this has helped clarify a sometimes “murky” process.
We hope your proposed project will be an enjoyable process that will bring a lifetime of pleasure.
Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of this important time in your life.
Cris Jones, Jones Drafting Service
We’ve put this information together in an attempt to help clarify some of the steps involved with your project. It’s our hope that this will help eliminate some of the headaches and surprises that can come with the unexpected.
The following steps are those typically taken during the course of a standard residential design project;
First Contact:
At the time of our first meeting, the general scope of the proposed project will be discussed.
Your desires, hopes and dreams will need to attend the meeting, as they will serve as the primary designers of your project. We may, at this time, take measurements, click photos and gather other required information necessary to
produce a preliminary design of your project.
We will also contact the building/planning departments responsible for the processing of your building permit applications, if required, to determine the necessary steps for your particular design/project.
Preliminary Review:
Once your project is on paper (or computer screen), it’s normally much easier to visualize and therefore
discuss changes and adjustments to the design.
You will be provided with two copies of your preliminary plans.
As the internet has become more readily accessible to more people, it has also become possible for us to provide access to your plans on our web-site, in a client-specific project area. This is usually very convenient for all involved and is provided at no additional charge.
At this point, if further discussion is required to clarify your ideas, we’ll set up a convenient time to
return and “mark-up” the plans with you. One of these marked up sets will need to come with us, back to
the office, to help us keep track of the desired changes to your project.
With your project now clearly understood, We will take it back to the “drawing-board” and
get started on the detailed working drawings.
The finished product!! :
When We have finished the plans that will be required for your desired project, we’ll contact you and set up
a final meeting to explain what we’ve done. We’ll go over the various paperwork that needs to be turned in
with your plans, make sure everything is as it needs to be, and answer any questions you may have.
We can also submit your plans to the building department for you, if you would like us to.
Extra Measures:
Sometimes a little more might be required to accomplish your desired goals.
It may be necessary to retain the services of a Structural and/or Civil and /or Soils Engineer when your project goes “outside the lines” specified by the "Light-Frame" provisions of the Building Code. Prior to this step, which involves a separate contract (and usually more time), options will be discussed and alternatives described where available. (The services of the Engineer(s) are not covered by the contract between JDS and yourself.) Time involved in engineering processes is over and above the time frames listed here. Whenever possible, every effort shall be made to work concurrently with any outside parties to minimize delays. However, We have no control over the schedules of and/or delays caused by outside services such as those listed.
Other Important stuff:
It’s always a good idea to thoroughly research your project prior to starting the design process. You may want to visit your local building department to get an idea of the fees involved with your project prior to getting “in too deep”. It’s also good to determine the extent of your budget and choose construction elements accordingly…
it’s always disappointing to have to “downsize” at the end.
Another thing to plan for is the time that will be involved with plan check, revisions and other possible delays.
Plan check can take anywhere from “approval across the counter” to several months, depending on a whole list of variables. Many County/City offices offer info regarding fees and other requirements online and “line-free”.
Well, if you’re not scared by now, you’re in good shape.
Hopefully, this has helped clarify a sometimes “murky” process.
We hope your proposed project will be an enjoyable process that will bring a lifetime of pleasure.
Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of this important time in your life.
Cris Jones, Jones Drafting Service
