While home design has changed quite a bit throughout the years, the construction methods used to build them, for the most part, have not. With over twenty years experience in building homes, I not only know what needs to happen and when but what does and does not work when designing and building a new home that works with your lot and the way you want to live in it.
A Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit can be used for any number of things, there are however limits to how big it can be. That's why it's important to know exactly what you want use it for when designing it. I have designed two bedroom rental units and multi-room recording studio spaces that have not only fit within these size limits but also the limits of the specific lot and the zoning overlay.
A garage is not only a great way to protect your vehicle from the elements but by adding living space above, a garage can end up paying for itself. Home office, music/art/performance studio, rental unit or just unfinished storage, adding a second floor when building a garage always makes sense.
Unlike with regular residential construction, building a studio space for playing loud music requires different building methods if you plan to keep your neighbors happy. Luckily, these methods can be performed using the same building materials used in all home construction. The key is knowing how to use them.
From updating a kitchen or bathroom to adding square footage, my motto has always been, the best remodeling work doesn't look like a remodel at all. Experience in the construction methods used during the time period in which your house was built is a must. In the years I've been in the residential construction business, I've seen them all. I can design and build your project to work with your home and the way you want to live in it.
While there’s no denying a good architect can come up with some stunning design work, stunning and practical have two drastically different price ranges. I find that most people already know what they want, so it's just a matter of putting their ideas down on paper. This is why I offer free design work for all of my clients. I can work within the perimeters of your lot, your existing layout and your budget to design something that works with the way you want use it.