Our preliminary phase of work typically starts with a detailed review of the subject property, an assessment of available documentation along with a field investigation to get a feel for the development being considered versus the existing condition, often including feild measurements, along with a detailed conversation and review of the proposed improvements.   A subsequent review of related permit requirements, cost and governing ordinance or codes are compared against our field work to determine the feasibility of the proposed work.  We often also then prepare conceptual drawings, sometimes with multiple options, for client review along with a preliminary project scope and detailed breakdown of likely costs.  An honest presentation of the facts is something that we here at ARB pride ourselves on, even if that assessment means a suggestion against doing the work itself.  We will provide our input and offer suggestions for how best to proceed based on our decades of experience so that you can make the big decisions BEFORE spending large sums of money.  The extra effort on the front end is what drives successful projects, is what shortens their schedule and is exactly how costs are minimzed.  Regardless of the scope, scale or type of your potential project, ARB staff are ready to assist you.