Seth A Leeb Architect

  Are you planning a complete home remodel for springtime next year? You might think it’s best to wait until the weather warms to get started on your renovations, but our  residential architects  have plenty of experience with winter remodels, and they actually recommend  remodeling your home  during this chilly season. Here’s how you can get started now instead of waiting until spring.  Get the Design Plans Finalized Whether you’re remodeling a single area of your house or your remodel is more expensive, the design plan phase can take longer than you think. If you need to get any building permits approved, local offices tend to be much less busy in the winter months, so your permits are likely to get approved more quickly. Work with your architect and your contractor to  finalize your design plans  and get your permits approved, so the remodel can begin more promptly.  Architects & Contractors Slow Season Winter is the slow season for ar...

  Building a new home is an exciting process, but can easily become stressful if you aren’t prepared – which includes properly managing your expectations. We’ve worked with hundreds of homeowners to help bring their dream home to life, and over the years we’ve gained a lot of valuable insight about the home-building journey. The trials, the tribulations and most importantly – the  successes of building a house . With that said, here are five important things you should know before building a new home.  #1. The timeline is flexible Think of your timeline as a guide instead of something set in sto ne. You can estimate as best as possible, but it’s wise to factor in some extra time for delays due to weather, sourcing supplies, securing permits, scheduling conflicts with your contractor, and other “surprises.” It’s normal for new homes to take anywhere from an additional  three months to a year  to complete, so don’t get too caught up in adhering to a rigid timeline...