What to expect
Space planning, structural changes and permission drawings are different commissions.
A good place to start
Write down how you want to use the space, the existing constraints and your budget range. Ask which drawings, approvals and site visits are included in the appointment.
What to compare
- Relevant project experience
- Design deliverables
- Fee stages and responsibilities
Give each provider the same brief
Share photographs, dimensions and the result you want. Ask what the quote includes and excludes, how extra work is approved and who handles cleanup. Confirm the relevant qualifications and any guarantees for the work.