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The Concept

The first step with any project is to develop a concept. This exciting process should address all of the present & future needs and dreams of you and your family. Looking through magazines & plan books and driving through your neighborhood to look at similar homes are ways to help define your tastes. Another resource for ideas is the internet. Some web sites that offer a variety of styles are www.coolhouseplans.com, www.eplans.com, www.allplans.com & www.oldhousejournal.com. Once you have a concept in mind, the next step is to set your financial comfort level.

Financial Comfort Level

Now is the time to see if your dreams equal the amount you choose to invest. This is where David Brooke Rush Builders leaves the competition behind, working with you to develop concept drawings for your addition or renovation. Concept drawings include helping you formulate a wish list, and by using Chief Architect,develop a scaled 3-D Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) from that list. You will receive a copy of these drawings along with textured 3D views of any of the interior or exterior spaces. Included will be a complete line item budget to compare to your investment budget. The cost of this service varies from $500 to $5,000 depending on the type, size, and scope of the project.

Construction Blueprints

The concept has form and a budget, now comes the time to complete construction blueprints and specifications. The cost of blueprints will vary depending on the size and complexity of your project. Construction blueprints will typically include engineered dimensioned floor plans for each floor, exterior elevations, and cross sections in order to show construction details. The construction blueprints allow complete building specifications to be determined, along with an accurate estimate.

Building the Dream

The concept is realized, the estimate is done, the contract is signed and the permits are secured. Now it’s time to start building your dream and to become another satisfied customer of David Brooke Rush Builders.