Plan Development, A Smart Strategy.

Be aware!!! A contractor’s signature on a contract does NOT ensure quality, price or performance. Unfortunately, homeowners frequently learn this through experience.

The following suggestions may help assure an enjoyable building experience. Review these items before hiring a contractor.

1. View a job currently under construction by the contractor and view a completed job.
2. Inquire with the local building inspector about your contractor.
3. Talk with a homeowner who is currently having a house built by the contractor and with one who is living in a finished home.
4. Ask for bank and trade references.
5. View contractor’s place of business and make note of office support.
6. Ask how long the contractor has been in business.
7. Carefully compare different contractors’ specifications.
8. Insist upon certificates of insurance.

These types of inquiries are not offensive to a professional contractor and they are certainly justified when considering the amount of money you may be entrusting to him.

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Price means nothing unless supported by detailed plans and specifications.

Reagon Construction Ltd. Offers in-house architectural service for the purpose of developing house plans tailored to meet specific individual preferences as to house styles, size, floor plan layour, custom built-in features, orientation to site and more.

Plans are developed in three steps. A preliminary plan is developed first, showing a floor plan layout with room sizes, window locations and door locations. The client is responsible for reviewing the floor plan layout to be sure it meets his requirements. Revisions, if needed, should be made on the preliminary floor plans.

The second step occurs after the client expresses satisfaction with the preliminary plan. This step is the development of all four elevations of the proposed house. The client is responsible for reviewing the elevations to be sure they are aesthetically pleasing.

The final step is the development of the foundation plan and the cross-section plan to show structural bearing framing members.

In summary, a fully set of construction drawings includes the following:

1. Floor plans
2. Elevations
3. Foundation plan
4. Cross-sections