Thinking of getting a floor plan for your house? Here are the steps you need to take to get the plan:

Interview and Initial Discussion

This is where you sit down with your preferred architect and find out if the professional is right for you. During the interview you should ask the architect to show you the projects that he has previously handled. To make sure he has an easy ride, you need to work with a professional with a great personality.

Information gathering

If you have reached an agreement with an architect and have agreed how to work, the architect will visit your construction site and inspect it. He will then create floor plans and exterior elevations and give you a copy.

The professional will also visit the county or city building department and review the appropriate records. Records may include: previous surveys, existing homes, or previous ties to the property. After gathering the information, the professional will create a plan showing what needs to be done and when.

designing the house

Now the architect will design your house. When designing the house he will take your ideas into account. You should also be aware of building regulations and area restrictions.

At this stage, the architect will create graphics, illustrations, and sketches of how the house will look. It will include features such as windows and doors. In some cases the sketches may come without doors or windows.

refined designs

Once the professional has talked with you and is in agreement with all the areas of the house, he will create refined drawings. From the drawings, he will be able to figure out how the house will look like. For example, you will be able to know where the kitchen, the bathroom or the septic tanks will be. In addition to the refined drawing, the architect will also incorporate material specifications, mounting details, and relevant code details.

Selection of a contractor

Once the house plan is ready and has been approved by the relevant authorities, the architect will help you choose the right contractor that will give you the results you need. If you don’t have time to interview contractors, the professional will recommend the best one for you.

Once you have started the construction process, the architect will assist you with construction management. Here, the professional will visit the construction site regularly to make sure that everything is done according to plan.