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Building the home of your dreams is often an opportunity of a lifetime and an experience that stays with you forever! So, you look for the best architect, engineer, and contractor that not only fit your budget but also your deadlines and daily work schedule.
At Design Everest, an experienced consultant will work closely with you to understand your needs and objectives. You will then be supported by a Project Manager who is responsible for delivering them and ensuring quality and deadlines.
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING FOR NEW CUSTOM HOMES
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ArchitectureOur experienced architects collaborate with you to discuss and develop the plans in a proper Architectural Permit Set - a prerequisite for the engineering phase. The Design Everest team brings 15+ years of experience with modern and traditional designs to help with your new custom home.
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Structural, Civil & MEP EngineeringWe bring vast experience in a range of Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering needed for your Permit Set. We even specialize in Land Development services such as Subdivision, Feasibility, and Entitlements. On completion, we can refer you to a trusted Contractor for the construction phase, free of charge.
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Energy Permits (Title24 and CAL Green)These are Building Energy Efficiency Standards required in the State of California for new and existing buildings to achieve and maintain energy efficiency. Our experience will guide you in obtaining the required permits.
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Construction AdministrationDuring construction, our ongoing administration service ensures that the construction goes as planned and adheres to the quality with which the project was engineered. We have a dedicated team, phone number and email to facilitate this process. Construction Administration is critical in preventing rework and delays.
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I have used Design Everest for several houses and the experience has been great each time. They have a team of designers, architects, structural engineers, and project managers to make sure things are constantly being completed and moving forward. We went through countless iterations until my vision was brought to life. Their guidance and experience helped navigate through issues before the arose, bringing our dream into reality.
I will recommend Design Everest to anyone looking to complete the plans of their dreams quickly with a team of experts at a reasonable price.
- David B. Oakland, CA![rating]()
Good experience with knowledgeable Engineer for new house design
- Stephen P. Emeryville, Alameda County, CA 
Design Everest offers a complete suite of services to help lot/land owners with all of the upfront design and engineering needed to get a permit. This is a great business model.
- Brad Duncan
I used Design Everest for the structural engineering on a new single family home. It was a unique project as it is in the burn scar of the Valley Fire in Lake County. We are building on the foundation from the previous home. From my first contacts with Design Everest, they were professional, excellent listeners and worked to be accommodating on this unusual project.
We had a "bump in the road" and the team worked together to quickly resolve the problem and turned out great results.
The plans were reviewed by the County Building Department on the first pass and the permit issued. We are now starting construction.
I would highly recommend the services of Design Everest.
- Patrick K. Sacramento, CA
Best engineering company ever! Expensive but absolutely worth it. No brainer company with fixing all issues by comments from the city.
- Adam
I am very satisfied with the service I received. The plans were ready on time, plan check responces required were minimal. Mathew even checked in while he was travelling. The design was clear and straightforward.
- Richard J.
I have worked with 4-5 engineers over the last two years of running my architecture firm. Sadly, I hadn't quite found an engineer that was a good fit for me. After working with Design Everest on 3-4 projects in the last few months, I've been really impressed. They have a clear pricing structure, thorough drawings and calculation. They have taken the initiative to drive project progress and work well with owners and consultants. Highly recommended if you need any structural work done in the Bay Area!
- Danny B.
Design Everest was the best thing that happened to me when it came to choose a reputable architect company for my dream project. Their communication, work ethic,execution is just top notch.
- Dr Raj S.
Great communication through the process. I would use them again.
- Christine P
We have used Design Everest on two projects now. One in Soquel and one in Capitola. We have enjoyed working with them, and they have a very fast turn around time. We will continue to work with Design Everest on our future projects.
- Samantha Aberle
Highly recommend utilizing Design Everest to fulfill all of your Architectural, and Structural design specifications.
- Ganesh San Diego![rating]()
This was our first opportunity to (work) with an architectural design team and the experience couldn't have been better. From our initial conversation with Josh who made me feel like I was talking to a friend as he explained every detail and price point to our amazing experience working with our Project Manager, Nanak. Like Josh he took the time to explain every aspect of the project, constantly checking in to make sure our questions were answered and that we were comfortable throughout the process with unmatched professionalism. To say this team would be highly recommended by my wife and I would be an understatement. They took the Customer Experience to a level that's difficult to replicate.
- Bill H. Costa Mesa, CA
FAQ's Have Any Question?
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Are you aware of the homeowners' guidelines and fees?
Every residential area in California has its own rules and guidelines, and you need to review those before getting a design for your new custom home. If you haven’t done it yet, make sure to do it before starting the construction process. A building permit set is vital at this stage.
The local fees involved here include a planning commission and building regulation fee. However, some residential areas require a mitigation fee as well. That’s why you should make a list of all the local fees applicable to avoid interruptions or delays in the process.
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What do I need to know about building my home on a hillside?
To build a home on a hillside, you need to overcome two critical obstacles first- an amplified seismic hazard and constant yet unpredictable soil movement. It’s advised to discuss with your engineering firm about the given variables to understand what’s relevant to your home and how to address it:
- Slope
- Soil conditions
- Seismic design category (SDC) of the plot
- Rainwater channeling to reduce the effects of soil erosion
- Retaining walls
- Architectural features of the house
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What is the process of building a new custom home?
Here are the steps involved in building a new custom home-
- Start with developing an initial vision for the internal and external designs and the location for your dream house.
- Consider the energy requirements of the house.
- Don’t forget about the house’s security and privacy and ensure protection from natural disasters.
- Landscaping ideas
- Basic knowledge of everything you require for a building permit before starting the construction process. Here’s a checklist:
- Architecture plan
- Civil Engineering plan
- Structural Engineering plan
- Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineering plan
- Energy calculations
- Understand whether you need an architect’s or engineer’s support during the permitting process.
- Hire a trusted contractor. You can ask for recommendations from your engineer and architect.
- Ask your engineer and architect to help the contractor during construction.
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How to save on the cost of building a new home?
Here are a few tips for saving money while building a new custom home:
- Find an affordable lot.
- Check all the land requirements before buying the land, like the requirement of soil test or anything else.
- Home plans that apply cost-effective ways to save construction calls.
- Using the Building Materials proficiently.
- Having a low Maintenance Design.
- Lower energy bills.
- Building a team of architects, engineers, and contractors sensibly. It’s always a wise idea to divide into two parts: pre-construction and construction. Hence it’s good to have one consultant for each phase.
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How to build a new home that’s energy-efficient?
The best idea here is to look into energy-efficient appliances that can allow you to save on maintenance costs in the long run. Find some modern smart insulation options available. You can also make the windows and doors insulated to control heat movement.
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WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS
YOUR SUCCESS
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At Design Everest, challenges are viewed differently and your success is driven by our innovation. Over 15 years, we’ve been reinventing the pre-construction process to make it as smooth for you as possible.
Let us help you drive your project to success!
Start your Project with us today, talk to our Experienced Residential/Commercial/Industrial Project Team about your idea.
DESIGN EVEREST ADVANTAGES
The One-Stop-Shop
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The Innovative Delivery & Technology Advantage 02
The Project Manager
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The Teleconstruction
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The Efficient Project Delivery Method Advantage 05
The Construction Support
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The Customer Support
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The DE Lounge
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ONE-STOP-SHOP ADVANTAGE
Pre-construction Services/packages
- Architecture, Structural & Civil Engineering, MEP (incl. HVAC) system design, and Energy Performance Compliance services for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Projects.
- Multiple contracts with different consultants could mean more time and effort to coordinate with a higher possibility of a design that lacks coordination and more change orders or delays.
- Design Everest can prevent this as we directly provide most of the services or refer you to local industry partners.
- Get cost-effective service packages at a customized lump sum fee or individual services.
- Services range from design & engineering services for the building permit sets for new construction or addition/remodel projects to early phase services like subdivision plans, concept/feasibility studies, or land & project entitlements.
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INNOVATIVE DELIVERY & TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE
- Our proprietary system ‘Design Hub’ allows us to start working on any project as soon as the client is ready with quick & quality execution of the deliverables.
- Safe online delivery of plans/permit sets to save time & improve efficiency.
- Many Cities in California are now accepting online submissions allowing the bulk of the process to be done digitally.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES/PACKAGES
- Packages for Construction Administration services during construction for added cost benefit.
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PROJECT MANAGER ADVANTAGE
- Pre-construction management services on every project through a dedicated Project Manager who will be your guide and be highly responsive to your queries throughout the process
- Collaboration with the entire technical team on your behalf and regular updates about project progress.
- Your dedicated Project Manager will be the single source of accountability and will be responsible for delivering all your pre-construction needs, all in an integrated and collaborative manner.
- PM will ensure that the right professional team is working on your project, as each project is unique with unique requirements.
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TELECONSTRUCTION ADVANTAGE
- Virtual video consultations with our Design & Engineering professionals at your convenience - Safe, Convenient, and Economic.
- Get exclusive Design Everest Feasibility Study & Report to know what’s feasible for the project in terms of what is possible to be built on your lot of land.
- This is useful to understand zoning issues, setback requirements, how big you can build on your site, etc. This will cover the zoning analysis and coding analysis per the local authorities’ requirements.
- We will also take a look into the overall process the project must follow and the applicable permit submission process. We will provide the information in a detailed report which we will review with you during a video call and answer your questions.
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EFFICIENT PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD ADVANTAGE
- Focusing on the design phase before accepting bids from contractors helps you save on the overall project cost. This approach lets you pick the most competitive and meaningful construction bid for your envisioned design and quality.
- Focus on ensuring safety by following local building codes, with a keen emphasis on value engineering to find ways to reduce the construction costs
- Contractor referrals/recommendations to help you get started with the construction.
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CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT ADVANTAGE
- Dedicated Construction Support team to provide quick responses to your or your contractor's queries during the construction phase of your project.
- Construction Administration Support can help avoid re-work and associated delays by ensuring the construction is being done as per the structural blueprints.
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Customer Support ADVANTAGE
- A dedicated Customer Support team for your help and support on any project.
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DE LOUNGE ADVANTAGE
- Design Everest Lounge: a curated repository of construction-related educational materials for you to gain industry knowledge and understand your project better.
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