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2019 BNCW & Sangster Motors Home Tour & Remodeling Expo

What Should I Do Before Meeting With a Designer?

To make your meeting with a designer more productive you • If any height restrictions apply, what is it and how is it
should gather up the following information and bring it along measured?
with you (or send before a phone meeting):
• If an architectural review board applies, provide any
information available.
• Building Site Information.
• Lateral engineering requirements; design wind speed,
• Boundary survey with property lines dimensioned including exposure, seismic zone when applicable.
bearing information (e.g. Lengths and Bearings).
• Identify the general parameters such as area target size
• If there are any curves in the property line be sure to include and amenities required.
the curve data table.
• List each room and include specifics desired such as size,
• Make sure that any easements are shown and identified.
orientation or other features.
• Unless the lot is dead flat, include the topographical survey • Identify architectural style desired. Any photographs or
showing the lot slope. clippings from magazines are helpful.
• Identify any views from the property.
• Provide the legal description. Scheduling the Meeting :
• If your site is steep, a soils report is often required - bring a After you have collected the information listed above,
copy if you have one. contact the designer to schedule an appointment. Depending
• Zoning designation (e.g. R-1) and building setbacks. on your location and needs, the meeting may be at their
office, or via phone, fax or email. Being prepared for your
• Subdivision specific CC&R restrictions - bring a copy if you initial meeting will help to avoid any unnecessary delays.
have one.

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