Our Process
Our process.
A defined sequence of conversations, preparation, and decisions. You always know the current step and the next one.
Why a process matters.
Clear plans matter, but so do understandable choices and dependable follow-through. PKAD’s process makes each step manageable: you do not need architectural knowledge to start, and you are never asked to make a decision before you have what you need to make it.
Track 1
Design and renovation projects.
For additions, dormers, renovations, and new homes.
- 01
First call
A short conversation about what you want to do, what is not working today, and what matters most.
- 02
Project Planning Session
A prepared working session with both decision-makers, including a Preliminary By-Right Property Report on your lot.
- 03
Proposal and set fee
A defined scope and fee, agreed before work begins.
- 04
Measure and document
Field measurement and LiDAR scanning of the existing house.
- 05
Schematic design
Floor plans and exterior views that show size, layout, and appearance.
- 06
Test bid and budget
Preliminary builder pricing to check the design against your budget.
- 07
Construction documents
Detailed drawings for permit review and a bid for contract.
- 08
Municipal review
Filing coordination and answers to the building department’s architectural questions.
Track 2
Property compliance matters.
For stop work orders, violations, and Certificates of Occupancy, where timing matters.
- 01
A quick phone call
Tell us what happened and share any notices. We explain the work, the fee, and when we can start.
- 02
Field visit
Usually within a few days, our field team measures and documents the existing conditions.
- 03
Stamped drawings
Architectural drawings for the agreed scope, ready for submission.
- 04
Keep it moving
Coordination with filing professionals and the town through review.
What stays the same on every project.
People
You speak with an executive, not a salesperson. The same leadership stays with your project from the first call through final approval, and is responsive at every step.
Product
Drawings, scans, and documentation prepared to be filed, reviewed, and built from. You know what you will receive before work begins.
Process
A defined sequence of meetings, questions, and decisions settles the scope early and keeps every step clear.
Price
Set fees for defined work. When a property needs more, we review it with you upfront, before anything is added.
Technology in the field.
PKAD has used LiDAR scanning in its field work since 2016. Existing conditions are captured in detail before drawings begin, and the same capability serves other architects through OrderPlans.
Let’s talk about your property.
Share a few details and PKAD will follow up to talk through the work, the scope, and the fee.
Prefer to call?
(516) 828-8040- We review your details. PKAD looks at what you sent and the property’s basic information.
- We contact you. We talk through your goals, answer questions, and explain what may be possible.
- You know the next step. Scope, fee, and timing are clear before any work begins.
Discuss Your Property
Complete the form below, and we’ll review your situation and explain what comes next.