Published timelines. Real fee ranges. Pick the one that fits. Architecture and web design packaged so you can self-qualify before the first call. Standard for the deliberate path, Expedited when the calendar will not move. Pick a tier, see exactly what you get, and start the conversation with the scope already framed.
Service area Raleigh, Durham, Wake County
Process Discovery to Handoff in six phases
Pricing Published. No hidden fees. Section A
Architecture and Design Six service lines. Standard or Expedited. Each tier shows the timeline, deliverables, and what we need from you so you can self-qualify before the first call.
Architecture
Custom Home Design Ground-up residential design in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Wake County.
Standard Expedited
Standard
Full design pass with normal review cadence.
Timeline 14 to 20 weeks Fee Starting at $7,500 Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Site analysis and zoning summary Two schematic concept directions Permit-ready drawing set Photoreal exterior and interior renders Materials and finish schedule One stamped engineering coordination round What we need from you Survey or topo within four weeks of kickoff Program brief signed at end of Discovery Decisions returned within five business days per phase Best for: Owners who want a deliberate process and time to live with options between phases.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
Same scope on a compressed schedule.
Timeline 8 to 12 weeks Fee +30% over Standard Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Same deliverables as Standard One design direction instead of two Single combined SD + DD review block Priority engineering coordination Express permit liaison support What we need from you Survey or topo on file at kickoff Decisions returned within two business days Single decision-maker named for the engagement Best for: Owners with a closing or build calendar that cannot move and a single empowered decision-maker.
Start expedited Standard Expedited
Standard
Measured drawings, design, and permit set.
Timeline 8 to 14 weeks Fee Starting at $3,500 Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Existing-conditions measured drawings Two design directions Permit-ready plans, elevations, and sections Render of the primary affected space Specifications for finishes and fixtures Builder bid coordination What we need from you Site access for measure visit in week one Inspiration and reference photos at kickoff Decisions returned within five business days Best for: Owners renovating one to four rooms or planning an addition under 1,500 sqft.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
Compressed schedule for renovations on a contractor clock.
Timeline 5 to 8 weeks Fee +30% over Standard Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Same scope as Standard Combined SD + DD review Priority builder coordination What we need from you Existing plans or recent measure on file Decisions returned within two business days Best for: Owners with a contractor lined up and a target start date inside two months.
Start expedited Architecture
Outdoor Living Design Decks, screened porches, outdoor kitchens, and pool surrounds. Permit-ready.
Standard Expedited
Standard
Full design pass with site walk and material specs.
Timeline 6 to 10 weeks Fee Starting at $3,500 Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables On-site discovery walk Two design directions Framing plan, elevations, and sections Render of the finished space Material and decking spec sheet Builder bid review What we need from you Site access for the discovery walk Decisions returned within five business days Best for: Owners adding to or replacing an existing outdoor space and wanting permit-ready drawings.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
Compressed schedule for spring or summer build windows.
Timeline 3 to 5 weeks Fee +30% over Standard Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Same scope as Standard Combined design and documentation review What we need from you Decisions returned within two business days Builder identified at kickoff Best for: Owners trying to break ground before the next outdoor season.
Start expedited Standard Expedited
Standard
Two consult sessions plus deliverables.
Timeline 4 to 6 weeks Fee Starting at $2,000 Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Kickoff video call Markup of existing plans or photos One concept render Materials and finish recommendations Wrap-up video call with screen-share review What we need from you Photos, plans, and dimensions uploaded before kickoff Availability for two video calls Best for: Owners or builders who want studio-grade input without a full engagement.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
Same scope, two-week turnaround.
Timeline 2 to 3 weeks Fee $3,200 flat Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Same deliverables as Standard Reserved review windows inside two weeks What we need from you All inputs uploaded at kickoff Same-day responses during the review window Best for: Time-sensitive consults ahead of a closing, listing, or permit submittal.
Start expedited Standard Expedited
Standard
Site measure, drafted plans, and elevations.
Timeline 3 to 5 weeks Fee Starting at $1,200 Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables On-site measure visit Floor plans of every level Exterior elevations One section through the primary stair or chimney PDF and DWG deliverable What we need from you Site access for the measure visit Owner or representative on site for the visit Best for: Owners, builders, or other firms who need accurate base drawings before design or pricing.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
Same scope inside two weeks.
Timeline 1 to 2 weeks Fee $2,800 to $7,400 Discovery Programming Schematic Design Development Documentation Handoff Deliverables Same deliverables as Standard Same-week measure visit What we need from you Site access scheduled within three days of booking Best for: Builders and firms working against a permit, listing, or pricing deadline.
Start expedited Standard Expedited
Standard
Drawn to the reviewing office's residential checklist.
Timeline 3 to 6 weeks Fee Starting at $1,600 Scope Review Existing Conditions Drafting Code Check Coordination Handoff Deliverables Plot plan drawn from your boundary survey, with property lines, setbacks, the footprint, easements and the impervious surface figures Floor plans for every level, with room labels and dimensions Elevations for all four sides Sections, including a wall section showing insulation, air sealing and the weather resistive barrier Foundation plan with footing sizes, reinforcement and anchor bolt layout Framing and roof plans with member sizes and spans A window and door schedule Insulation values and window U-factors shown on the drawings for the prescriptive energy path Sheets formatted to the office's digital submission rules What we need from you A written scope of what is being built A survey or plat, plus photographs of the existing conditions Questions answered within five business days Best for: Owners with a builder already lined up who need documentation, not design.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
The same set on a compressed schedule.
Timeline 2 to 3 weeks Fee +30% over Standard Scope Review Existing Conditions Drafting Code Check Coordination Handoff Deliverables The same sheets as Standard Reserved drafting and review windows Priority engineering coordination when a sheet needs a stamp What we need from you Scope, survey and photographs on file at kickoff Questions answered within one business day Best for: Owners filing against a contractor start date that cannot move.
Start expedited Section B
Web Design A peer service line to architecture. Same studio, same standard of finish. Sold to homeowners, builders, firms, and small businesses. Care Plan available after launch.
Web design
Web Design Studio-built marketing sites for homeowners, builders, firms, and small business.
Standard Expedited
Standard
Full discovery, design system, and launch.
Timeline 4 to 6 weeks Fee $4,000 to $8,000 Discovery Content Audit Design System Build QA & Accessibility Launch Deliverables Discovery and content audit Design system and component library Five to seven page custom site Content migration from existing site Accessibility pass at WCAG 2.1 AA Analytics and search-console setup Launch and DNS handoff What we need from you Logo, brand colors, and existing site access at kickoff Copy and photography decisions returned within five business days Best for: Owners and small businesses who want a real site, not a templated builder output.
Start standard Expedited Fast track
Same scope, compressed schedule and tighter revision rounds.
Timeline 2 to 3 weeks Fee +35% over Standard Discovery Content Audit Design System Build QA & Accessibility Launch Deliverables Same scope as Standard One revision round per phase instead of two Reserved daily review windows What we need from you All assets uploaded at kickoff Same-day responses during the review window Best for: Launches tied to a product release, event, or builder pitch.
Start expedited Light $95 / mo Hosting and security so the site stays online.
Managed hosting on Vercel TLS, DNS, and security patches Quarterly backup verification Email support inside 48 hours Best for: Owners who built a site and want it kept healthy without ongoing changes.
Subscribe to Light Most chosen Standard $245 / mo Hosting plus a monthly content update window.
Everything in Light One hour of content updates per month Monthly analytics report Priority email and SMS support inside 24 hours Two minor design tweaks per quarter Best for: Owners who post photos, news, or projects and want the site to keep up.
Subscribe to Standard Pro $495 / mo Hosting, content, and ongoing design partnership.
Everything in Standard Three hours of content updates per month Quarterly design review with concrete recommendations Conversion and SEO audit twice per year Same-day support during business hours Best for: Builders and firms who treat the site as a primary lead source.
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