Build With Certainty,
Not Surprises
Before you spend a dime on design, get a clear, expert assessment of your site: what your county will allow, what it will realistically cost, and how long it will take. It’s the cheapest insurance a custom-home owner can buy.
Why Start Here
The number one reason projects run over budget and over time is jumping into design before the research is done. The Project Kickstarter puts an architect on your site first, so you begin the design phase with a real plan and the right expectations — not costly assumptions you’ll pay for later.
- A clear read on zoning and building codes for your county
- Realistic cost expectations grounded in your actual site
- A workable timeline for the road ahead
- The right first questions answered before design begins
Three Simple Steps
Sign the Contract
Review and sign the service agreement to confirm the scope of work.
Submit Payment
Complete your payment securely through Stripe to lock in your spot.
Meet the Architect
Share a few details and we’ll schedule a call at a time that works for you.
Download & Sign the Agreement
Review the service agreement, sign it, and email the signed copy back so we have the scope of work confirmed before your project call.
Email your signed agreement to [email protected]
Before You Pay
Please download and sign the agreement and email it to Brian before completing payment. Once your payment goes through, you’ll be taken straight to the calendar to book your project call
Step Two — Choose Your Option
Pick the Right Fit
Both options put Brian on your site and end with a clear report and a project call. Choose based on the size and complexity of what you’re building.
Up to 4,000 sq ft
A comprehensive site assessment to uncover the full potential of your property — site conditions, tailored design concepts, square footage analysis, and a complete preliminary cost breakdown, so you can move forward with clarity on a one-of-a-kind home up to 4,000 square feet.
- Preliminary sketch of your new home
- Virtual project assessment meeting
- Help determining and adjusting the building program (1–3 schemes included; additional schemes $150 each)
- Square footage calculations based on your program
- Rough preliminary construction cost estimate
- Written findings and recommendations
- Initial visit to the building site
- Photo inventory of existing site conditions
- In-person deep dive into your dreams, needs, and project goals
Up to 8,000 sq ft
Everything in the Standard package, expanded for larger and more complex homes up to 8,000 square feet — a comprehensive site assessment, refined design concepts, detailed square footage analysis, and a complete preliminary cost breakdown to confidently plan and execute a high-end custom home.
- Preliminary sketch of your new home
- Virtual project assessment meeting
- Help determining and adjusting the building program (1–3 schemes included; additional schemes $150 each)
- Square footage calculations based on your program
- Rough preliminary construction cost estimate
- Written findings and recommendations
- Initial visit to the building site
- Photo inventory of existing site conditions
- In-person deep dive into your dreams, needs, and project goals
- Local site visit $250
- Extended-range site visit $450
- Additional design schemes $150 each
Building something larger than 8,000 square feet? Enquire for special pricing.
Not quite ready to commit? Start with a free consultation instead — a no-cost call to talk through your vision and figure out the right first step.