Questions before you call
Can we talk before I have drawings?
Yes. Start with the property type, your goals and your intended timeline. We will explain what information is needed next.
Do you work with apartments and row houses?
Ask about the property types covered by Anytown, USA. Building rules and the agreed scope determine the work.
Can you help me compare layout ideas?
We can discuss a space study if it is included in the written proposal. Ask how many options and revisions are covered.
Who handles building approvals?
The written scope identifies who prepares submissions and who communicates with management and reviewing agencies.
Are engineering services included?
Engineering is a separate discipline. Ask which consultants are needed and whether their fees are included.
Will you visit the property?
Ask whether a site visit is needed, who attends and what the visit covers before booking.
How are fees set?
Fees depend on the agreed work, property and deliverables. Request a written scope and fee proposal.
Can you promise a permit date?
No. Review schedules depend on the project, submissions and the reviewing bodies.
How do I start?
Call or email with a short description of the project. Do not send building access codes in an initial message.