How Much Does It Cost to Get Plans for a Home Remodel?
February 1, 2026
While it’s tempting to look for a flat “per page” price, design fees for a remodel are based on size, complexity and unique characteristics of your project.
Basements & Attics
Utilize Your Underutilized Spaces
Entrust our team to unlock the hidden potential of your basement or an attic or loft. We specialize in working around the unique constraints of these spaces, from navigating low basement ceilings and limited natural light to managing complex attic rooflines and floor-load requirements, our team transforms these forgotten areas into cozy, well-lit, and functional living environments.
A remodel of an Attic or a Basement is a significant engineering project that requires more than just aesthetic updates. Whether you are navigating the row house footprints found in Washington D.C. or the expansive foundations and attics found in the suburbs, our firm provides the technical expertise to turn these forgotten areas into high-performance living spaces.
We focus on the architectural and structural integrity, ensuring every design choice is supported by sound building science and human design principles.
Our clients often share their experiences on Google and social media, highlighting our ability to navigate local permit hurdles and find practical solutions for low clearances or tight footprints.
Our Attic & Basement Design Services
A successful conversion of a basement or attic requires a comprehensive strategy before construction begins. We provide the following services to address the complexities of these spaces:
As-Built Documentation: We perform as-is field measurements of your existing space including layout, ducts, utility room etc.
Safety Considerations: We account for emergency exits (windows, doors or code-compliant staircase) that meet the fire safety codes required for habitable lofts and basements.
Structural Modifications: If structural changes are needed (e.g. moving a beam or reinforcing floor joists), we coordinate with structural engineers.
Permitting & Zoning Management: We handle the submission process with local agencies, ensuring your converted space meets the jurisdictional building requirements.
Creative Spaces We Have Delivered
Our design services have successfully translated under-utilized basements and lofts into inviting, functional spaces across the DMV. Here are some of the project types we have delivered:
A Socializing Space
From custom wet bars to family rooms, we have enabled our clients to host parties in a basement. Our reviews frequently highlight how these hubs have become the primary entertaining areas of the house.
Independent Guest & In-Law Suites
We have converted full basement into fully independent living quarters with legal bedrooms, kitchen and full bath. By integrating egress, fire safety and functional space flow, we are able to extract value from an underutilized basement.
Loft/Attic Apartments
We have worked with homeowners to convert their dark cramped loft into an independent living unit with a bedroom, bathroom and storage, perfect for a young adult or a guest.
Media Rooms
Because basements offer a natural environment for light and sound control, we have been retained to design media rooms using sound-mitigation designs. Homeowners have shared that these rooms allow for full-volume movie nights without any sound transfer to the bedrooms on the floors above.
Discuss Your Basement or Attic Project
When you work with us, you are hiring a partner who understands that a successful conversion—from the foundation to the rafters— starts with precise engineering and ends with a space that reflects your lifestyle.
If you are ready to evaluate the potential of your basement or attic, let’s review the design requirements for your home.
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