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Service Packages

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.

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

    Full design pass with normal review cadence.

    Timeline
    14 to 20 weeks
    Fee
    Starting at $7,500
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    Same scope on a compressed schedule.

    Timeline
    8 to 12 weeks
    Fee
    +30% over Standard
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
  • Architecture

    Home Renovation Design

    Whole-home or single-room renovation drawings tuned for North Carolina permitting.

    Standard

    Measured drawings, design, and permit set.

    Timeline
    8 to 14 weeks
    Fee
    Starting at $3,500
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    Compressed schedule for renovations on a contractor clock.

    Timeline
    5 to 8 weeks
    Fee
    +30% over Standard
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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

    Full design pass with site walk and material specs.

    Timeline
    6 to 10 weeks
    Fee
    Starting at $3,500
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    Compressed schedule for spring or summer build windows.

    Timeline
    3 to 5 weeks
    Fee
    +30% over Standard
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
  • Architecture

    Virtual Design Consulting

    Remote design help for builders, agents, and owners outside the local service area.

    Standard

    Two consult sessions plus deliverables.

    Timeline
    4 to 6 weeks
    Fee
    Starting at $2,000
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    Same scope, two-week turnaround.

    Timeline
    2 to 3 weeks
    Fee
    $3,200 flat
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
  • Architecture

    As-Built Documentation

    Measured drawings of an existing structure. Used by builders, owners, and other firms.

    Standard

    Site measure, drafted plans, and elevations.

    Timeline
    3 to 5 weeks
    Fee
    Starting at $1,200
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    Same scope inside two weeks.

    Timeline
    1 to 2 weeks
    Fee
    $2,800 to $7,400
    1. Discovery
    2. Programming
    3. Schematic
    4. Design Development
    5. Documentation
    6. 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
  • Architecture

    Permit Drawing Set

    The set for a homeowner who already has a contractor and a scope and needs drawings the permit office will accept.

    Standard

    Drawn to the reviewing office's residential checklist.

    Timeline
    3 to 6 weeks
    Fee
    Starting at $1,600
    1. Scope Review
    2. Existing Conditions
    3. Drafting
    4. Code Check
    5. Coordination
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    The same set on a compressed schedule.

    Timeline
    2 to 3 weeks
    Fee
    +30% over Standard
    1. Scope Review
    2. Existing Conditions
    3. Drafting
    4. Code Check
    5. Coordination
    6. 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

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

    Full discovery, design system, and launch.

    Timeline
    4 to 6 weeks
    Fee
    $4,000 to $8,000
    1. Discovery
    2. Content Audit
    3. Design System
    4. Build
    5. QA & Accessibility
    6. 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
    ExpeditedFast track

    Same scope, compressed schedule and tighter revision rounds.

    Timeline
    2 to 3 weeks
    Fee
    +35% over Standard
    1. Discovery
    2. Content Audit
    3. Design System
    4. Build
    5. QA & Accessibility
    6. 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
Recurring · Optional

Care Plan

Hosting, security, and ongoing content updates after launch. Opt in at handoff. Cancel any time.

  • 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.

  • Most chosenStandard$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.

  • 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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