Q: What is the cost for the home design of a custom build house?
A: The costs depends of the house size, variety of the house, lot location and shape etc. Usually the total design cost variates between 2-6% of the total project costs.
A: The costs depends of the house size, variety of the house, lot location and shape etc. Usually the total design cost variates between 2-6% of the total project costs.
Q: How long time it takes to design a house?
A: Depending on the project, it usually takes about 3 to 6 month from start of the design process, before the planned building phase.
Q: Do I need a building permit to extend my house?
A: Yes, usually the building permit is needed. We can assist you in obtaining the permit.
Q:How does the process go to get the building permit for the house?
A:It is best to first contact your local City/County building permit service to clarify the local building codes and process. We usually do that for our customers.
Q:What if I don't get the building permit for my designed house project?
A:In the case that the building permit is denied, your down payment will be repaid to you without any charge. Of course its our responsibility to design the house fitting the local building codes and regulations.
Q: What is a payment conditions for the design deal?
A: Normally down payment is 30% and 2nd 30% is required when all drawings for the building permit are ready. The 3rd 30% is due when all structural drawings are ready and final balance of 10% will be due 2 weeks after all drawings included the design agreement are ready.
Q: Who will be doing the construction work on site?
A: The construction works must done by the local licensed contractor/builder.
- International code council ICC
www.iccsafe.org - National association of home builders
www.nahb.org
- House Design in Finland
www.talosuunnittelu.net - Commercial Building Design in Finland
www.toimitilasuunnittelu.fi