Four service levels — from straightforward permit packages to fully integrated high-performance design — plus plan submittal handling and local project management for builds in North Sanpete County. Every package is delivered as a permit-ready drawing set prepared for engineer review and AHJ submission.
My drawing packages are prepared for engineer review and AHJ (building department) submission. A structural engineer reviews and stamps the package before permit application. Many rural jurisdictions do not require a licensed architect for single-family residential — I'll help you understand what your county requires before we begin.
A clean, professional permit package for straightforward residential builds that don't require high-performance detailing. If you're building a conventional home with standard construction methods and typical mechanical systems, this gives you what you need to get to permit without paying for analysis and detailing you won't use.
This is a more transactional engagement than my other services. I will still thoroughly analyze your family situation and goals to design a home fit for your needs. It is not the right choice if you care about energy efficiency, thermal comfort, air quality, or off-grid operation — the High-Performance package is the appropriate starting point for those goals.
What's included
Not included in this package
Air sealing details, thermal envelope analysis, HVAC load calculations, detailed cabinet plans, off-grid system design, or build support. These are available in the High-Performance package.
Starting price
$4,000Base price for homes up to approximately 2,000 sq ft. All discovery fees credited to this total.
$1.50 / sq ft for each sq ft over 2,000. One revision round included; additional revisions billed hourly at $100/hr.
Initial conversation is free.
A complete permit-ready drawing set with the performance details that standard drafting package leaves out. The difference between a comfortable home and an average one lives in the details most contractors never see on paper — and most designers never put there.
This is the right choice if you care about thermal comfort, quiet interiors, energy efficiency, or indoor air quality. It is also the required foundation if you plan to add off-grid systems.
What's included
Dimensioned floor plans for all levels, all four exterior elevations, and a site plan. Formatted for building department submission.
Decisions are easier with pictures. Extensive 3D renderings are the backbone of a successful remote design experience.
Wall section cuts, insulation details, and annotated air barrier continuity drawings. The details that determine whether your home is actually comfortable — and that most contractors have never been handed on paper. I spent more time on this in my own home than on any other system.
Equipment sizing, duct routing, register placement, and ventilation strategy — based on calculated heating and cooling loads for your home's actual envelope and climate, not rules of thumb.
Panel sizing, circuit layout, outlet and fixture locations, and load calculations. Coordinated with HVAC and mechanical systems.
Basic plumbing and septic plans for standard connections. Projects involving rainwater harvesting or catchment systems receive a detailed water plan — reflected in the project quote.
Kitchen, bathroom, and storage cabinet layouts with dimensions — detailed enough for a cabinet shop to bid and fabricate from.
I stay available throughout your build to answer contractor questions and keep the framer and HVAC team on plan. Most general contractors haven't built to this standard before — I bridge that gap.
Starting price
$8,000Base price for homes up to approximately 2,000 sq ft. All discovery fees credited to this total.
$3.00 / sq ft for each sq ft over 2,000. Two revision rounds included; additional revisions billed hourly at $100/hr.
Initial conversation is free. No obligation.
Most solar contractors can give you a system size estimate. What they can't do is account for your specific load profile, your location's seasonal solar variance, your family's actual usage patterns, and how all of those interact with your battery bank, generator backup, and long-term energy strategy.
I can — because I've done this analysis for my own family's home and live with the results every day. This work is time-intensive and must be analyzed individually for each family and situation. There is no standard formula.
What this covers
A detailed accounting of your household's energy demand — appliance by appliance, season by season. Everything else is built on this foundation.
Array size calculated from your actual load profile and your location's seasonal peak sun hours — including the winter worst-case your system must survive. Not a summer-day estimate.
Battery bank sized for your desired autonomy days and realistic usage patterns. Generator sizing, integration strategy, and a clear explanation of the tradeoffs so you can make an informed decision.
For projects without municipal water: rainwater harvesting calculations, tank sizing, filtration train design, and seasonal supply vs. demand analysis. Greywater recycling evaluation if applicable.
"My family of nine lives off-grid full time. I know what the numbers need to look like in January — not just on a sunny day in July. That's the analysis I bring to your project."
— Tyler Rencher
Pricing
Custom quotePriced individually — complexity varies significantly based on your family's usage patterns, location, and system interactions. Contact me for an honest estimate.
Initial conversation is free.
Navigating a building department is a skill of its own. Every AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) has different requirements, different reviewers, and different timelines. I've been through this process — including with a county that had never reviewed an off-grid electrical system before — and I know how to get plans through without unnecessary delay.
When you add Plan Submittal, I handle all communication with your building department: initial submission, responding to correction notices, resubmitting revised drawings as needed, and following through until your permit is in hand. You don't have to learn a new process or track down a reviewer. I do it for you.
What's included
I prepare and submit your complete drawing set to your AHJ in the format they require — digital portal, paper set, or both.
I manage every communication with the building department — questions, correction requests, and follow-ups — so you aren't learning their process on the fly.
When reviewers request changes, I rework the drawings and resubmit. The process continues until permit is issued — no surprise extra charges per round.
The engagement ends when your building permit is issued and delivered. You're ready to break ground.
Permit fees not included
Building permit fees are paid directly to your county or municipality and vary by jurisdiction and project size. These are passed through at cost — they are not part of my fee.
Pricing
1% estimated project costFee is based on the estimated total construction cost of your project. Priced at the time of engagement. Discovery fees credited to project total.
Can be combined with any drawing service.
For projects in North Sanpete County, I offer land development services to take raw land (often an agricultural split) and turn it into a buildable lot. This always requires a surveyor's services and extended interactions with the building and zoning department with the county. I will design your plans, get them stamped by an engineer, and move them through the building department. I will conduct weekly in-person site visits to verify that work in progress matches the drawings — and to catch problems before they become expensive. You will recieve a written report after each visit.
What site visits cover
Local to North Sanpete County
This service is available for builds within reasonable driving distance of Spring City, Utah. Remote build support by phone and video is available for projects outside the area.
Pricing
5% estimated project costPlus surveyor and structural engineer expenses, which vary by project. I coordinate and manage both — you're billed their actual costs at cost. Contact me for a quote based on your project's location and scope.
North Sanpete County area only.
If you care about thermal comfort, energy efficiency, or quiet interiors, start with High-Performance. Add the Off-Grid service if you want full energy independence. If you're building a conventional home and need a clean permit package without performance detailing, Schematic is the right fit. Not sure? The first conversation is free.
Many states and rural counties do not require a licensed architect for single-family residential construction under a certain square footage. What is typically required is a structural engineer's stamp. I produce the drawings; the engineer reviews the structural elements and stamps the package. I'll help you understand what your specific jurisdiction requires.
Yes — and I encourage it. The best outcome is a contractor you trust who is willing to follow detailed drawings and take direction on the performance details. I stay available to answer their questions throughout the build.
A typical project takes two to four months from engagement to final drawing set, depending on complexity and revision rounds. Projects where the client has done significant thinking upfront tend to go faster and smoother.
I work with clients remotely. Discovery sessions happen by video call and drawings are delivered digitally. The one exception is project management, which is only available locally in North Sanpete County. Remote build support by phone and video is available everywhere.
Tell me about your land, your goals, and your timeline. The first conversation is free and I'll give you an honest read on what your project actually needs.
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