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House plans shouldn’t be drawn by architects. Avoid this costly mistake

Posted: May 9, 2021

Need site plans fast? Why pay high hourly wages and wait upwards of a month for availability? Instead, hire a dedicated as-built survey company to draw your house plans.

When you should hire a survey company vs an architect?

When you need drawings of existing conditions (as-built or site plan), hire Caldas Works Inc. Your plans will be the first, core document of your home renovation project. If there’s design involved (modification to the property), hire an architect.

In reality, both an architect and a survey company can do your house plans. But, the cost difference is extraordinary. That’s why hiring a survey company to draw your site plans, is the cost-effective choice to make.

How to fast-track your house plans

We provide a speedy turnaround of as-built surveys. In fact, we typically deliver in 1-3 days (based on 1,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes). Most importantly, we are subject matter experts. We are dedicated to the as-built recording process.

Be smart about this! Your home renovation demands cost-savings. We think house plans shouldn’t be drawn by architects. However, we are not saying architects don’t play an important role. Instead, we think they should focus their expertise on different challenges.

How to avoid scheduling delays with vendors

Don’t rely on your old home blueprints. Instead, a surveyor can do your site plans. This will allow all vendors to schedule their work accordingly. Additionally, think of it as a necessary step. It enables everyone’s work to get done accurately. In other words, introduce the right expert at the right time.

What Caldas Works offers

  • On-site AutoCAD drafting and laser measurement
  • Site plan, floor plans , reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations and sections
  • Technical photography (3DVR and drone)
  • AutoCAD DWG, PDF and JPG formats files delivered through download link

In closing, I’d like to share this testimonial:

First class all the way. Listened to what I wanted and produced on time with quality work at an agreed price. Doesn’t get better than that. Highly recommended.
—Brinton M, Developer. Pittsburgh & Delray Beach

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Caldas Works takes the guess work out of as-built surveys. We share tips and insights with you. Additionally, we realize there’s a need for residential customers to find the right answers related to house plans. We hope this blog helps you better understand the as-built process overall and can be an ongoing resource for you.