Architect for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions Charlotte, NC

Do not compromise on the functionality, style, layout, or luxury features for your custom home, and entrust the planning and design to our capable architectural designers.

From Phase One, you can expect a thorough site analysis during the “Construction Consult,” an honest opinion about your preferred budget and goals, custom floor plans that are tailored to your family’s unique needs, code-compliant construction plans that are easily approved for permits, and answers to questions your contractor might have during construction. Get the complete construction plan sets you need to break ground on any residential construction from our architectural designers.

Schedule a consultation with our architectural designers for custom homes, renovations, and additions by calling Phase One at (803) 404-7168.

What Can You Get from an Architectural Designer for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions Charlotte, NC?

Get the support, insight, and experience you expect from your architectural designer when you trust Phase One for custom home designs in Charlotte.

Thorough Site Analysis

One of the most meaningful benefits of hiring our architectural designers is the thorough site analysis our construction consultants provide at the onset. Site assessments are essential for all residential construction, including new builds, renovations, and additions. The site assessment will tell us whether all of your wants and needs are feasible within the given space and potential limitations.

Honest Opinions on Budget

You can also get honest budget assessments and help in deciding on the right budget for your upcoming residential construction project. We can also help you decide how to allocate each portion of your budget and ensure you set aside funds for contingencies and potential delays during construction.

We can work within a range of budgets and design the house of your dreams without overspending by using creative solutions.

Custom Floor Plans

By hiring our architectural designers for new homes, renovations, and additions, homeowners can get fully custom floor plans. We can sit down with you to discuss your daily habits, family routines, and other aspects that give us better insight into the best floor plan for your needs.

Custom floor plans can make your house highly functional, but should not be so unique that they alienate future homebuyers and harm resale value.

Code-Compliant Construction Plans

The final construction plans you receive from our architectural designers are code-compliant and well-engineered. Our designers can comply with all local building and zoning codes in Mecklenburg County, ensuring there are no issues when your contractor pulls permits before construction.

Help Finding Your Contractor

After finalizing residential construction plans for a custom build, renovation, or addition in Charlotte, we can help you find a reliable contractor if you have not yet secured one. By waiting to hire a contractor until after you finalize your plans, you can show them the completed construction plans and confirm they can complete the work.

Technical Support During Construction

Phase One’s architectural designers are also on hand to address questions from homeowners or their contractors during construction. By answering your questions quickly, we can help your contractor avoid costly delays and mistakes that threaten your budget.

What is the Design Process for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions?

Our design process is straightforward, transparent, thorough, and seamless for homeowners in North Carolina.

Construction Consult

Our design process begins with an on-site Construction Consult. Prepare to spend 1 to 2 hours at your building site with Phase One’s team. We can assess site limitations, propose layout options or changes, estimate costs and timelines, and have an honest conversation with you about the project’s overall viability.

Consult Summary & Planning

After your Construction Consult with Phase One, you will receive a detailed summary of our findings and a plan for a path forward. You will then receive a design proposal, and then the planning stage can begin in earnest. 3D renderings and detailed blueprints help you visualize what the final house, renovation, or addition will look like and help you confidently approve the plans before construction.

Construction Plan Set

Our design process ends with you receiving a complete construction plan set. We provide physical and digital versions that can be easily shared with contractors to obtain the mandatory permits and approvals for residential construction in Charlotte. The construction plan set has all of the information builders need to complete the project, though we can still answer homeowners’ questions along the way if they have any.

FAQs About Architectural Design for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions

Do Homeowners Really Need Architectural Designers for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions?

Homeowners are typically happiest with custom builds, renovations, and additions when they work with experienced architectural designers to turn their visions into reality.

How Long is the Architectural Design Process for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions?

The architectural design process for custom homes, additions, and renovations may take about 2 months, depending on the project’s scope and size.

Can an Architectural Designer Help You Keep a Custom Home, Renovation, or Addition in Budget?

Your limited budget may go farther than you expected when you let Phase One come up with affordable, creative solutions to site limitations, unexpected structural problems, and other unforeseen roadblocks.

What Questions Can Architectural Designers Answer for Homeowners?

Our architectural designers can answer homeowners’ questions about project feasibility, zoning limitations, timeline, construction costs, and materials, as well as specific questions about blueprints.

When is the Right Time to Hire an Architectural Designer in Charlotte, NC?

Architectural design can take a couple of months, and it may be several more months before your contractor receives all the permits needed to start construction. Residential construction of any kind can be a lengthy process, so consider hiring an architectural a year or so before you break ground.