Specializing in additions and renovations.

Are you considering adding onto or renovating your home or business? ETA can help! These are some of the reasons why many past clients did:

• Like their current property/neighborhood but need more space
• Want to increase the comfort & value of their home
• Want to create a better layout and "flow" through their home
• Want to provide a living space for extended family
• Want better energy efficiency and to incorporate "green" design aspects into their home

ETA will work closely with you through each step of the building process. Starting with feasibility studies, moving through the design process, to completion of construction. ETA's goal of every addition project is to create a seamless transition between original structure and new addition. This allows for a uniform look and feel on the inside and outside.

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  Initial Consultation

  I will come out to your home or business for a no cost one hour consultation. This is the first step for any project. This serves as an introductory meeting where we will discuss your thoughts, ideas and goals for your project. I will then create a proposal for you which outlines the scope of work, the architectural services required and has an estimate of the fee.
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  Existing Conditions Documentation

  I will personally measure and document your home or business. This usually takes between 2 & 4 hours depending on project size and scope. I will also use a copy of your site survey to perform a zoning analysis of your property to determine how your project can be developed. Plans and Elevations showing the existing conditions and Site Plan will be developed.
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  Design Development

  I will prepare a design based on the conversations we've had. These drawings will include floor plans, elevations and a site plan (when applicable). I will email these drawings to clients several days ahead of a meeting. This ensures that clients have enough time to review and prepare questions and have changes ready. I will come out to your home or business to meet with you to discuss the project in detail. We will discuss the proposed design changes and I will get your feedback in order to make the changes necessary. This meeting usually takes between 1 & 2 hours. I will revise the drawings and return for additional meetings if necessary. I will create a "ballpark" budget estimate for your project as well.
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  Variance

  If your project requires a variance, I will assist you with the process. I will provide you with the drawings necessary to include with your variance application. These drawings will include floor plans, elevations and site plan with zoning analysis. If requested by you, I will testify with you before your town's board of adjustment.
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  Construction Documents

  Once you have approved the design (or the variance relief is granted), I will create a detailed and through set of construction documents for your project. These drawings are very technical and are developed to minimize problems, to ease the construction process and to eliminate construction errors and change orders. These drawings contain all the technical information necessary to get bids from contractors, to obtain permits and to build the project. These documents will include: Dimensioned and noted floor plans, exterior elevations, sections, details, window & door specifications, lighting and electrical information, plumbing information and general construction specifications. At the completion of this phase, the your project will be ready for bidding, permits and construction.
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  Construction Phase

  I can work closely with your contractor or I can recommend several to you. ETA has close collaboration with many local builders which helps to ensure that the design intent is carried through to completion. Once you have selected a contractor, he will submit the finished, sealed construction drawings to the town for permits. ETA is available to answer all questions, concerns and to address any issues that may arise during the construction process. ETA is also available to make site visits to inspect the project as it progresses. This usually happens at the major "milestones" of construction such as footing, foundation, framing, insulation and finishing aspects of the project.

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