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Below are the most common questions we receive from clients about our design process, permit timelines, feasibility study pricing, and how things work in California. Don’t see your question? Just send it our way—we’ll add it (with an answer!) to help others too.
With a feasibility analysis. We review zoning, allowable density, setbacks, and constraints (slopes, fire zones, utilities) and provide a preliminary budget and ROI estimate. This takes 3–5 days and starts at $495. Without this step, any design is a risk.
On average, 4–8 months. But thanks to early engineering coordination, precise documentation, and deep knowledge of local departments, we often secure approvals in just 2–3 months. For example, our hillside project was approved in 7 weeks.
No. We specialize in both residential and commercial projects, including custom homes, hillside residences, ADUs, SB-9 developments, lot splits, multifamily housing, office spaces, retail establishments, restaurants, and other tenant improvement projects.
What matters most is not the project type, but the level of complexity. Our strength lies in projects that require a coordinated approach involving architecture, engineering, permitting, zoning analysis, and code compliance to successfully move from concept through approval and construction.
We integrate architecture, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and geotechnical disciplines into a single BIM model. This helps us catch clashes before submitting to the city—and avoid costly delays during construction. Everything is handled by our in-house team, no subcontractors.
Yes—and many clients do, especially investors evaluating multiple lots. The report includes zoning maps, allowable square footage, preliminary budget, ROI projection, and clear next steps.
Because we don’t just draw—we guarantee buildability. Our projects get approved faster, require fewer revisions, and build without surprises. That saves you tens of thousands during construction. You’re not paying for drawings—you’re paying for certainty.