Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Working Drawing Development
Working Drawing Development guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Working Drawing Development? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Working Drawing Development work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Working Drawing Development work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Working Drawing Development labor cost? What are the important Working Drawing Development quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Working Drawing Development - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Working Drawing Development? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Working Drawing Development expect to pay between $1,200.00 to $3,750.00 per design. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Working Drawing Development work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Working Drawing Development. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Working Drawing Development work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Working Drawing Development work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the working drawings may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Working Drawing Development something that I can do myself? | The typical Working Drawing Development project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Working Drawing Development requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Working Drawing Development work? | This work can be completed in 5 to 15 days. |
Working Drawing Development - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Working Drawing Development. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Working Drawing Development work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The design will include concept sketches, construction detail documents and dimensioned working drawings
- The design will contain a complete list of finishes, materials, and fixtures with quantities
- The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Weekly status meetings will be held to review milestone progress, budget status and issues
Working Drawing Development - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Working Drawing Development. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the working drawings work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Working Drawing Development will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Working Drawing Development by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of working drawings, before any work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Working Drawing Development with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Discuss all quality, performance, design, timing and cost requirements
- Review concept and preliminary design sketches
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Deliver final plan(s), elevations, detail drawings and construction notes
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
