Every project starts from a different place, with different goals in mind.

I’ve created three “packages” that cover the most common situations.

Next Steps

The Builder Package:

  • $1,000 for a feasibility study (property analysis, 3 floor plan ideas and renderings).

  • $3 per square foot for elevations, sections, roof plans and renderings.

  • Co-ordinate with structural and civil and permit department. (fees not included)

The Dreamer Package:

  • $1,000 for a feasibility study (property analysis, 3 floor plan ideas and renderings).

  • Actual price depends on what you are looking for.

  • Real design takes time, intention and taste. Let’s talk about it.

The Investor package:

  • For $150 an hour I am happy to help solve your problems.

  • Permit, technical or bank issues? I’m here.

  • I don’t mind getting my hands dirty.

That covers new home construction. But there are plenty of other fun things to design.

For Example:

Renovations:

  • Additions, interior renovations, carports or deck replacements.

  • If you are in my service area (from San Jose north to Redding), I can help.

  • Prices range based on scope of work.

SB-9 Lot Splits

A diagram of an existing lot for a single house at 2 El Sereno. The lot is bordered by El Sereno Street and El Sereno Drive and contains trees, a utility pole, a fire hydrant, and a house labeled with directions to remove trees.
Site plan for a proposed lot with two houses, labeled Parcel A (4,418 sq ft, 40%) and Parcel B (6,623 sq ft, 60%), including utility lines, setbacks, garage, driveway, and landscaping elements.
Floor plans for a house showing various rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, dining area, and outdoor spaces.
Architectural elevation drawings of a modern, multi-story house showing front, left, rear, and right views, with detailed dimensions and exterior design features.
A rendering of two modern houses on a sloped lot surrounded by trees, with a driveway, fences, and landscaped yards.
Empty white background.

Did you know that you can take any single family property and split it into two lots? Zoning codes apply and it’s not a short process, but the math makes it worth it. If you take a one acre lot with a run-down house you can turn it into two 1/2 acer lots with 2 new houses.

Ask any real estate agent or bank. It’s a good investment.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Modern white single-story house with large windows, surrounded by a white picket fence, green lawn, and trees with mountains in the background.
A modern blue house with a yard, surrounded by a wooden fence, with mountains and trees in the background, and interior lights visible through the windows and doors.
Modern wooden house with multiple levels, large windows, and outdoor landscape, mountains with snow and trees in the background.
A modern single-story house with a fenced backyard, trees, and mountain view at sunset.
A modern gray house with a metal roof and a screened porch, surrounded by a fenced backyard with green grass and trees, with mountains in the background under a clear sky.

 California state law says that you can build a 800-1200 square foot living space in your back yard.

You can rent it out or use it however you like.

Obviously, some rules apply. But it definitely improves your property value and it can be a monthly cash flow positive.

And there are California grants that can help with the upfront design costs.

House Flips

Anyone with enough vision and drive can do this. Find a good deal on a distressed property. Buy it. Fix it. Sell it or rent it.

The first step is a good redesign to show the bank. I can help with that.

Let’s talk.