Residential Designs Inc

Architects | Builders' Services

Custom home design and planning.

Description

Company History:

Residential Designs, Incorporated was founded in 1995 by Scott Diettert on the principle that accurate, high quality products and service are essential for long term survival in the marketplace. Since 1979, he has designed, drawn and supervised the completion of over 1,000 projects ranging from 600 to over 8,000 square feet. The company specializes in residential projects including custom and spec home designing, stock plans, additions and remodels. Past entries to Spokane's "Showcase of Homes" have netted them numerous awards including several "People's Choice Awards." In 1998, Homestore Plans, (then HomeStyles Publishing) unanimously voted to admit them into their designers' network.

Qualifications:

Scott Diettert began designing homes while attending his first of three years at Montana State University, where his studies included many classes in architecture. In 1983 he earned an AAS degree in architectural technology from Spokane Community College. Upon completing college he was hired by a local architectural firm that specialized in residential designs. In 1987, the firm opened an office in Seattle, and he was put in charge of the Spokane office until resigning in 1995. During that time, many of his designs were sold nationally through 12 different publishers including HomeStyles Publishing, Homestore Plans, Best Selling Home Plans, Garlinghouse and Builder Magazine. He is a certified professional building designer through the NCBDC (National Council of Building Designer Certification).

Residential Designs, Inc. is a member of the House Plan Marketing Association, the American Institute of Building Design, and the Spokane Home Builders Association.

Why are Good Plans Important?

Your home is most likely the biggest investment that you will ever make. An accurate, complete set of drawings can save you thousands of dollars on the construction cost of your new home. Changes in the field can be quite costly and alter the final outcome to the point that a portion of your new home becomes useless to you. Quality home plans can benefit and protect you in many ways including:

More Accurate Bids - The subcontractor's bid is based off of the materials provided to him. If the plans are incorrect or are lacking in content, the bid will be higher to cover the time and expense they will incur.

Additional Charges - The building department may require structural engineering if they have any concerns. In addition, the general contractor may ask to be compensated for beams or other items that are required but not shown on the plans.

Loss of Room Sizes Due to:
- No room allowed to fur out stairway at foundation walls.
- Stairways that don't allow headroom or otherwise do not meet building codes.
- Making room for mechanical systems that were ignored or overlooked.
- Omitted or incorrect dimensions on the floor plans or foundation plan.

Complete Redraw of Plans Due to:
- House cannot be built on lot due to slope, height restrictions, or it does not fit within setbacks
and easements.
- Bids come in over budget.
- Mistakes are too numerous to build from plans.

Oddly enough, spending a little more on your plans can often save you much more in the long run. You need to be careful when choosing an architect or designer; after all it is to your advantage that you find a qualified professional to design and draw your plans.

Architects

Specialty Home Architects Store Architects Service New Construction Remodeling

Type Residential Commercial

Builders' Services

Service Consulting Drafting

Specialty Residential

General

Convenience Onsite Service Online By Phone Promotions Military Discount Volume Discount Products Books Details Assurances: Over 20 Years Experience Places: Decks Price Information: Free Consultation Price Information: Free Estimates Price Information: Pay by the Job Promotions/Offers: Volume Discounts Properties: Houses Reputation: Better Business Bureau Service Options: Consultations

Payment Options Cash Personal Checks Assurances Certified References Available Locally Owned Services CAD Consulting Customizing Design Drawing Planning

Hours

Monday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed
After hour appointments available.

Service Area

Serving: Spokane WA (Metro)

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