Additions and remodeling:

Remodeling and / or adding on to your home can be complicated and sometimes render unwanted results if you do not start by having a set of well-documented construction plans to follow. At Hudson Home Designs, we have over 14 years of experience in both building and designing home additions and remodeling.

What do we need from you before getting started?

If you plan to add on to your home, you will first need to obtain a site plan. This can be done by contacting a local Surveyor in your area to develop a plan that will note and locate all existing structures and establish a building envelope from which to plan your addition (or you may have one in your home owner’s closing documents). Providing a site plan will better prepare us to present you with a more complete design. Please note: In some cases a site plan may not be required. Hudson Home Designs will be more than happy to help you with this process.

What to expect:

On-site consultation: This is to see firsthand what needs are to be addressed. We will take notes of all applicable elements and issues of your existing home. We will also communicate and make notes of all suggestions, ideas and needs you might have. We will collaborate with you to establish the most economical way to proceed.
First review: This is when we combine all field measurements and notes with suggestions and ideas to produce a rough draft for your review. For your convenience, this will be emailed to you, unless requested otherwise.
Fine tuning the project: In this stage, the project reviews is sent back and forth until you are completely satisfied with the project.
Final plan: After you agree the project is exactly what you want, we will proceed to finalize all applicable information and requirements in preparation for construction. Now you are ready for construction.

A typical set of construction documents should include:

Cover Sheet: Applicable interior and or exterior views. Before and after (3-D perspectives). Also protects the rest of the documents within the project set.
Foundation: Complete with dimensions, dimensioned plumbing and referenced details
Elevations: Complete with dimensions, ridge heights and special notes and materials
Floor Plan(s): Complete with dimensions of all elements including plumbing, appliances, and cabinet sizes. Applicable notes of special conditions are tailored with the tradesman in mind.
Roof Plan: Complete with dimensions, plate heights, roof pitches and notes for special existing conditions of the addition, as well as a Roof Square footage table for Calculating roof materials.
Rafter plan: Complete with rafter lengths and separate rafter cut list. for accurate estimation of materials. This also aids the framer in selecting the correct lengths to use in order to minimize waste.
Details: Applicable Cornice (Eve) and Special Details designed directly from the plan (not typical details that are reused for every plan produced). We do this to improve the accuracy and integrity that should be expected from quality set of plans.
Interior Elevations: Including applicable cabinets, electrical, and special construction notes.
Floor joist: Complete with spans, sizes and direction (if applicable).
Ceiling Joist: Complete with spans, sizes and direction
Sections: Complete with dimensions, notes and Specifications.
Electrical Plan: Complete with layout, Light fixtures, Outlets and legend.
Site Plan: Complete with dimensions and applicable site conditions and/or improvements including the proposed addition (if available).

In addition to what is included above, we also offer the following -- free of charge:

Digital Copy: Emailed copy of the complete working drawings for your records.
Plan Drop off and Pickup:We will help you coordinate with local builders and/or subcontractors of your choice to pick up and drop off plans for bids. This will eliminate the need for you to schedule time away from work or family, getting the prices together for your project.
Conference Room meeting: Need a place to meet with your builder and/or subcontractors? No problem. Our conference room is open for you to use. Please call ahead and we will have it ready for your use.
Continued Support: We will be here for you throughout the construction process, eager to answer any questions anyone has during the entire construction phase. Here are some additional services and options we offer:

Please keep in mind the following services and options we offer:

Additional sets: In case you run out of plans, we can print you more.
Material Estimations: If you plan to construct the project yourself. We can provide you with a complete list calculation to help you produce an estimate more accurate than most traditional methods used today. We can even do the work for you.
On Site Inspections: Need to know things are being done right and on time? We can schedule job site visits to inspect, consult and help you coordinate your project. We will be here for you in part or for the complete project.