Architectural Design and Building Permit Services

Service Overview

We provide expedited, comprehensive architectural design and building permit services for residential, commercial, and interior projects across Orange County and Los Angeles. Our value engineering and deep permitting expertise help accelerate approvals and reduce construction costs.

Credentials & Experience

• Independent building plans designer with 20 years of design experience and 15 prior years of building experience in Southern California.
• Possess extensive knowledge to successfully navigate complex planning and building permit processes.
• Designed over 80 construction plans for building permits from inception to approval across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.
• Available to clients days, nights, and weekends throughout both design and construction phases.

Services Offered

• Residential properties, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and room additions
• Commercial spaces: Retail, Offices, Restaurants, Fast Food, Drive-thrus
• ADA Compliance design
• Fire Damage repair plans and code compliance for unpermitted work
• Full building permit construction document design (concept, structural, MEPS)
• Space planning and value engineering
• Preliminary "as-built" drawings of existing structures
• Optional 3D rendering and virtual walk-throughs
• Guidance on vetting contractors and the construction process

Pricing

• A typical ADU or room addition: approximately $3,500 for architectural services.
• Title 24 report: $450.
• Structural engineering (if required): additional $3,750.
• Space planning: typically $500.
• DIY Floorplan Option: One-time fee of $2,000 for unlimited projects with 30 days of support.
• Discounts available for general contractors and repeat clients.
• Fees are significantly lower than most architectural firms, with progressive payment schedules.

Key Advantages

• Value Engineering: Identify costly design features and present economical alternatives. Construction savings often offset design costs.
• Fast Timeline: Production starts within one week. Complete plans typically ready for first submittal in 2-3 weeks.
• Cost Savings: Can design additions/ADUs that may be approved without a structural engineer, saving over $3,000.
• Flexible Arrangements: Plans prepared under our logo or as a ghost writer for your contractor.
• Risk-Free: Pay only for completed work if you decide not to finish the plans.

Service Area

Orange County, Los Angeles, The Palisades, Alta Dena, Malibu, Inland Empire, and surrounding regions. We specialize in areas affected by fire damage requiring expedited permitting.

Contact Information

For estimates, questions, or to start your project, please call or text anytime, days, nights, or weekends at (714) 351-9809.

Providing a project description and square footage allows us to furnish an estimate within two hours.

John Lopez,
Anchor Tenant Improvement Concepts