Meeting One: The Interview is the initial meeting between
Designer and Client. This meeting is often just an interview
and fact finding meeting for the Client to gather information
on our firm, our process, and our fees to determine if
we are the firm that they wish to hire. We often begin the
Programming process during the Interview as we gather
information on the Client’s wants, needs, and goals; however,
most of the Programming occurs in a second meeting.
We request that when our Clients schedule the Interview
they either send ahead or bring to the Interview the following
information:
Lot Survey*- A Lot Survey defines property boundaries by
showing the property lines, bearings, and curve data for all
sides of the Client’s property. The survey may or may not
show the setbacks or locate the utility poles (electricity,
phone, etc.). We would like to have all of this information,
but we will determine after the initial meeting if it is necessary
for the surveyor to add this information to the
Client’s existing survey.
*If your lot is within a master planned community then the
recorded subdivision plat from the neighborhood showing
the lot information will be sufficient provided the plat
shows the necessary lengths, bearings, and curve data.
Topographical Survey – A survey that includes the same
information as the Lot Survey but also shows the slope of
the property . A topographical survey should also show the
location, size, and type of certain trees. Not every lot will
require a topographical survey.
Elevation Certificate: If the property is in a flood plain or
flood way, we must have an elevation certificate from a
licensed surveyor.
Deed Restrictions – This is written and
recorded information regarding setbacks,
height of home and other design and construction
limitations. Most neighborhood
restrictions can be found on the internet
and downloaded.
Title Policy, Schedule B* – This is the
second portion of the Title Report that lists
the recording data of any deed restrictions
and or plats or other instruments.
*This information is more important for inner
city properties where Deed Restrictions are
non existent or are being re-enacted.
Soil Report - A written report based on
field exploration and soil boring samples
which are tested and analyzed to determine
the characteristics, conditions and soil
parameters of your lot. The Structural
Engineer will analyze and utilze all of the
data in the report to design the foundation
for your project.
Basic Design Information – Basic rooms
desired by Client, including their size and
how they relate to one another are they
close to each other or are they separated.
We want to know the estimated square
footage of the home and the style and or
character the Client wants to achieve for
their new home. We have included a
DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE to help you with
this process.
