Tools

  • Clipboard
  • Architectural Scale Ruler
  • Drafting Triangle
  • Laser Measure
  • Tape Measure - For reality check
  • Mechanical Pencil - Make sure it has eraser!
  • Cell Phone - for documenting each room with photos
  • Tape Measure - 100ft Roller

Magic Plan Upgrade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9mXkK1eV1s

  • Magic Plan
  • Laser
  • iPad pro 3rd gen + (must have lidar!)

Using Paper and Pencil

In person lesson (set to private) - https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNrmwFXoRHpjtIpUYq7mwz7_c7oNMw_VMO0qOXc

  1. Make your space on 11 x 17 paper and define your scale. Start with one wall and work you way through the house. Watch the video for details. A big one is make sure you do your reference wall measurements right.
  2. Measure every door and window.
  3. Make sure you to sanity checks!
  4. Only thing that carries thru floor to floor is stair opening.

System

  1. Talk with home owner about what they want and come up with ideas.
  2. Get a site plan and floor plan made by a designer. Includes cad drawings. ~ $500.
  3. Get proposed plan verified by structural engineer.
  4. Make those two separate plans into your contract.
  5. Do the work.