We pave the way for your successful home improvement journey!
It starts with understanding your current situation, the problems you want to solve, and the results you are expecting.
Are you here because your current home is causing lifestyle issues and you're seeking solutions? We have more than 30 years of experience designing and remodeling homes in Northern New Jersey, we're here to assist you and your family.
Your Situation:
Do you fall into any of these four scenarios?
- Your current home or living situation is stressing you out
- You need to expand or reconfigure your home for your growing family
- You are dissatisfied with your current home
- You want to design and build a dream home on property you own
Most of our clients fall into one or more of these situations, but no matter your situation, we've got you covered.
How We Help:
You've likely heard that speaking with an architect is a necessity. As an architecture firm, our role is to make your vision tangible, but to do that effectively we must understand your needs, wants, and expectations. The more clarity we have about your desired outcomes, the better we can assist you.
Avoiding the BIG Mistake!
One of the most common mistakes that clients make is discussing architectural and interior design solutions prematurely.
Many architects offer "free consultations" where they visit your home, ask questions, and immediately propose possibilities, even sketching design ideas. However, this excitement quickly fades away when they return with an estimate that is well beyond your budget or grossly exceeds the limitations of local zoning and permitting. The result is often a big waste of your time, and added frustration.
The Discovery Consultation: A Better Approach in Three Easy Steps:
Why take two steps backward, when you can take three steps forward? Our Discovery Consultation is much better approach.
Our Discovery Consultation is crucial for your project’s success. It's not about design, we don't want to put the cart before the horse, it's about understanding your reality and helping you frame the challenges in front of you. We do that in three simple steps:
What Does it Cost and What is Included?
Our process provides valuable insight and information which goes well beyond the typical "free consultation" that other architects offer.
On average, this process represents 6 hours of work and is
valued at $2,400, however, we currently charge
$399 for Steps 1 & 2 and an additional
$399 for Step 3.
At the end of Step 2, during the Discovery Report Review meeting, you will have the option to decide whether or not to proceed with Step 3. We separate these costs and steps because sometimes information learned in Steps 1 or 2 may make a project unfeasible.
Below is an overview of everything Included in our Discovery Consultation:
- 1x Step 1: Discovery Consultation (virtual meeting)
- 1x Step 2: Discovery Report Review (virtual meeting)
- 1x Detailed Discovery Report
- Summary of requested improvements
- Preliminary Construction Costs
- Estimated Project Timeline
- 1x In-Person Consultation at your property
- 1x Draft Proposal
- Outline of Architectural & Interior Design Services
- Outline of Related Fees
- Outline of Project Schedule
- Summary of Supplementary Services
- Coordination with bidders, contractors, & permitting authorities.
What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Discovery Consultation
As a well-known architecture and interior design firm in Northern New Jersey, we receive numerous inquiries. However, due to capacity constraints, we cannot take on every project. Before requesting a Discovery Consultation with Sweebe Architecture please review the following:
- Timing: Most new projects typically take 6-8 months from hiring an architect to the start of construction. This allows time for design, contractor pricing, permits, zoning approvals, and material ordering. At this time, we are unable to "fast track" new projects.
- Project Criteria: While we are a full-service architecture and interior design firm, we are specialized in helping families improve their living situations. for that reason, we ask that you ensure that your needs aligns with the list of project we do work on below:
| Projects We Work On |
|---|
| We DO take on projects for current and future homeowners of single-family houses, including: |
| Custom design of new single-family homes. |
| Major remodels (e.g. full home or multiple room remodels, adding aditional floors/levels to a home or other major additions). |
| Bathroom and Kitchen remodels (as part of a major remodel). |
| Deck and patio layout and design (as part of a major remodel). |
| Pool houses and other habitable structures. |
| Projects We DO NOT Work On |
|---|
| Commercial, multi-family (incl. duplexes and townhomes), institutional, restaurant, or retail projects. |
| One-off basement remodels, wall removals, decks/patios. |
| Replacement of existing exterior finishes, e.g. siding/cladding, roofing, windows, doors, unless as part of a larger remodel. |
| Exterior construction (excl. decks), e.g. retaining walls, driveways, unless part of a larger project. |
| Detached vehicles/storage garages, unless part of a larger project. |
Ready to Move Forward? Apply for Your Discovery Consultation.
Click below to complete our application questionnaire to ensure our services align with your home improvement goals. It only takes a minute to complete and provides us with vital initial information.
If your needs and our process are a good fit, you will be prompted to submit your payment information and schedule your Discovery Meeting.
If not, we'll provide additional resources that may be a better fit for your project.
We look forward to learning about you and your dreams for your home. As architects, our superpower is crafting creative design solutions that turn houses into beautiful, functional homes.
Click below to apply for your Discovery Consultation. Can't wait to meet you and start transforming your space. See you soon.
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