Existing conditions
Review available survey, plans, public records and site conditions. Field measurement may be required.
Designing an addition that can actually be built
Adding space to an existing home involves far more than extending a floor plan. Setbacks, flood requirements, drainage, roof geometry, structural loads, electrical service, plumbing locations, energy compliance and existing construction can all affect the design.
Provident develops the permit-document package around those realities so the project has a clearer path from concept through review and construction.
Our addition process
Feasibility + layout
Develop the proposed arrangement around setbacks, structure, circulation, utilities and owner priorities.
Permit documents
Prepare the coordinated drawings and code information appropriate to the scope.
Engineering coordination
Coordinate structural and MEP professionals where signed and sealed engineering is required.
Items that can affect scope and cost
A current boundary survey, topographic survey, drainage plan, flood-elevation information, energy calculations, geotechnical information, truss engineering or product approvals may be needed depending on the property and jurisdiction. We identify those needs as early as reasonably practical rather than burying them in the middle of the permit process.