Single-Family Residential

New construction and major remodels for single-family homes

$500K – $3M8 months2 firms using this

A ready-to-use project structure for residential architecture projects. Includes 7 design phases with duration ratios, 2 submittal packages with department tracks for Building & Safety, Fire Prevention, and Planning, pre-organized document folders, and typical consultant roles. Built from real project experience managing single-family homes through LA-area permitting.

Project Phases

  • Programming & Pre-Design

    Site analysis, zoning research, client program, feasibility

    5%
  • Schematic Design

    Concept development, massing studies, preliminary floor plans

    Follows: Programming & Pre-Design

    15%
  • Design Development

    Refined drawings, material selections, structural coordination

    Follows: Schematic Design

    20%
  • Construction Documents

    Permit-ready drawings, specifications, consultant coordination

    Follows: Design Development

    30%
  • Permitting & Approvals

    Plan check submittal, agency review, corrections response

    Follows: Construction Documents

    10%
  • Bidding & Negotiation

    Contractor solicitation, bid review, contract negotiation

    Follows: Permitting & Approvals

    5%
  • Construction Administration

    Submittals review, RFIs, site visits, punch list

    Follows: Bidding & Negotiation

    15%

Submittal Packages

  • Building & Safety Plan Check

    building
    Building & SafetyFire PreventionPlanning & Zoning
  • Grading & Drainage Permit

    grading
    Public Works / Engineering

Suggested Consultants

Structural Engineer

structural

MEP Engineer

mep

Civil Engineer

civil

Landscape Architect

landscape

Geotechnical Engineer

geotechnical

Document Structure

  • 01-Design Documents
  • 02-Specifications
  • 03-Submittals & Permits
  • 04-Correspondence
  • 05-Meeting Notes
  • 06-Site Photos
  • 07-Reports & Studies

Jurisdiction Profile

Building & SafetyFire PreventionPlanning & ZoningPublic Works

Estimated review timeline: 30 days

LA-area typical. Actual timelines vary by jurisdiction and project complexity.

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