Design Services

Permit-Ready Plans from Licensed Designers

When you're ready to build, you need more than concept renderings — you need architect-stamped, permit-ready drawings. Our licensed design team takes you from AI concept to construction documents.

AI Concept vs. Design Services — what's the difference?

AI ConceptDesign Services
What it isPre-design visualization — renderings, layout direction, cost rangePermit-ready, architect-stamped drawings required for construction
Can I pull a permit?No — AI concepts are not permit-ready documentsYes — stamped drawings are accepted by all DC-MD-VA jurisdictions
Can contractors build from it?No — concepts show intent, not construction instructionsYes — construction documents include all required specifications
Best forEarly planning, budget direction, homeowner buy-inPermit applications, contractor bids, financing requirements
Typical costFrom $395From $1,200 (Starter) through $6,500+ (Full Pre-Design)

Most homeowners start with an AI concept, then move to Design Services once they're ready to permit and build.

Packages

Design Service Packages

Choose the level of design documentation your project needs.

Design Starter

From $1,200

Delivery: 10–14 business days

Schematic design drawings suitable for contractor bidding and basic permit pre-check. Covers layout, dimensions, and basic elevations.

  • Schematic floor plan + elevations
  • Basic site plan
  • Contractor bid-ready format
  • Permit pre-check included
  • 1 revision round
Start Design Starter
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Design Visualization

From $2,800

Delivery: 2–3 weeks

3D visualization + construction-level drawings. Includes full floor plans, exterior elevations, sections, and material specifications.

  • Full floor plans + elevations + sections
  • 3D exterior and interior renderings
  • Material + finish specification sheet
  • Permit-ready document set
  • Up to 3 revision rounds
Start Design Visualization

Full Pre-Design Package

From $6,500

Delivery: 3–5 weeks

Complete pre-design package with permit-ready drawings, structural coordination, MEP direction, and full contractor bid documents.

  • Complete permit-ready drawing set
  • Structural direction + coordination
  • MEP scope notes
  • Full contractor bid package
  • Up to 5 revision rounds
  • Permit submission support
Start Full Pre-Design Package

All design packages include licensed architect or designer review. Permit-ready drawings produced for DC, MD, and VA jurisdictions.

The full path from concept to permit

Already have an AI concept? Bring it to our design team and we'll take it from visualization to permit-ready documents.

Ready to go from concept to permit-ready?

Start your pre-design intake and our licensed design team will take it from there.

AI Concept + Validation

$395 · Staff-reviewed floor plan, zoning check, cost band, and permit risk · Delivered in 24 hours

Permit services

Free checklist → $149 simple filing → $950 full package → $5,500 expediting · We file, you track

Contractor marketplace

Contractor network screened for licensing, insurance, and fit · Matched by trade and county

Milestone pay & escrow

Free with every project · Funds held until you approve · Lien waivers automatic · 10% retainage standard