Frequently asked questions

Start with a Phase One construction consult.

We’ll meet and discuss the project more thoroughly in order to give you a rough idea of the potential costs, construction hurdles, and whether the project is a good fit, based on our experience.

The Phase One construction consult is a paid consultation with a General Contractor. During this consult we will discuss more nitty-gritty details such as the structural and financial aspects of your project. 

Our goal is for you to understand the following after this consult: 

• A rough estimate of the project cost, and possible break down of project phases.
• If the project is possible with the structure of your home.
• If the project can be done logistically. 
• What permits are needed and who is responsible for getting those. 
• If the project can be done on your property within the setbacks, easements, and lot coverage. 
• How the existing plumbing/electrical/HVAC may affect the project. 
• If you need a plat or survey done.
• What involvement, if any, will be needed from the HOA, and who will be the point of contact.
• Costs for Phase One plans if needed. 

After the initial consultation, if we mutually agree on moving forward to Phase One (see what we did there?), we will send you a cost estimate for your Experience & Deliverables, based on the size and scope of your project. 

Your plans will be detailed architectural-quality plans that can be used to obtain permits for your project delivered both digitally and physically to all required parties.

You will be assigned one of our talented architectural designers for the duration of your project and they will be responsible for drawing up your final plans.

If any specific code requirement falls outside of their expertise, we have an exclusive partnership with an Architect of Record, as well as an engineering partner company, Massey Engineering. 

In South Carolina, architects are only required in commercial applications and rare residential situations.

All of our plans are created by our talented architectural designers with the oversight of a general contractor so that construction and budget are always kept in mind.

If an architect is determined to be required for your project, we have an Architect of Record who partners exclusively with Phase One, as well as an engineering partner company, Massey Engineering. Phase One is currently licensed in NC, SC, & GA and our sister company, Massey Engineering is licensed in SC, NC, GA, AL, KY, LA, MS, NJ, TN, TX, WV.

Yes, we do.

Phase One is currently licensed in NC, SC, & GA and our sister company, Massey Engineering is licensed in SC, NC, GA, AL, KY, LA, MS, NJ, TN, TX, WV. We have an Architect of Record who partners exclusively with Phase One, as well as an engineering partner company, Massey Engineering. The Massey team is located in our same building and works very closely with our team.

We have an Architect of Record who partners exclusively with Phase One, as well as an engineering partner company, Massey Engineering, licensed in GA, NC, and SC.

With their powers combined, we can provide permit-ready plans for nearly any situation.

However, in South Carolina, an architect is not always required for residential projects.

Yes! You don’t have to live in South Carolina to work with us. We have had clients from all over the USA who are moving to South Carolina, OR want us to bring our expertise to them. People from New York, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina have used our services.

Most of our out-of-state clients schedule video conference meetings when working with our team. They may travel in for one visit depending on the situation, but some have completed entire projects without ever meeting in person. 

Yes, certainly! We have a broad network of local vendors and we only recommend the best. We won’t send you to someone that we wouldn’t use ourselves.

We are located at 2910 Rosewood Drive near the Publix at Rosewood Center. 

Access our parking lot from South Holly Street (see map below) and park behind the building. Follow the sidewalk from the rear of the building to our entrance on Rosewood. We look forward to meeting with you. 

2910 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29205