FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Typically, fees range from 3-12% of the estimated retail construction costs, with higher percentages applied to lower budgets. This, of course, is a general guideline and greatly depends on the complexity of the design and the services you want 1to1 to provide. When you hire 1to1 you have access to our full sweet of products and services, we only ever charge for time spent. Because every design is different we want you to use your mental energy thinking of your future space not if what your asking will result in a change order. Police, Fire Fighters and Active Duty/Veteran Military members always receive a 15% discount on all fees. United States Marines receive 17.75% discount. 1to1 Design Studio hourly rates are as follows: Design Director/Lead Design $200hr Drafter/Jr. Designer $125hr Administration $85
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
All projects begin with an initial meet and greet. While we do offer virtual initial meetings, I prefer to get a sense of everything firsthand, from site conditions to how your daily routines are impacted by the existing home. Once you approve the fee proposal, we'll go through a questionnaire so I can truly understand how your family plans to use the space and what you ultimately want from the home. I aim to design a home for you, not just for whoever might buy it in the future. At this stage, we start working on the proposed floor plan sketches. Depending on the scope of the project, this could be a quick hand sketch to guide us in the right direction or it might progress directly into our 3D software, allowing us to view the space from all angles during the design process.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied Architecture, worked for an Architect, and ultimately fell in love with, and missed the built environment. I have spent the last few years, since 2013 working with/for Builders who are passionate about design. I've provided Construction Documents for these contractors while also working side by side with them during the construction process making sure what is built functions, and looks amazing.