Short answer: Most stalled residential projects come down to three things: an outdated or missing survey, site plans that don’t match what’s on the ground, and nobody steering the next step with the jurisdiction. We help contractors and homeowners fix all three with surveys, site plans and consulting, either remotely or on site.
This week we got good news on a project we’ve been supporting for a contractor. It had been in motion for a while. Survey, site plans and consulting got it lined up and moving again.
Why residential projects get stuck
- A project stuck in review with comments that keep coming back
- Plans that don’t match the existing site conditions
- Tree protection, impervious coverage or setbacks that weren’t accounted for
- Questions from the county or city that nobody on the team can answer
- A budget and timeline that keep moving
What it took on this project
1. Survey
Knowing exactly what’s on the ground before anything gets drawn: boundaries, existing structures, grades, and existing trees and their critical root zones.
2. Site plans
Drawings that match the site and answer what the jurisdiction needs, including tree protection, impervious surface calculations, erosion control notes and construction details.
3. Consulting
The right next step in the right order, from people who know the review process. We worked alongside the contractor’s team instead of replacing it.
How we support contractors
You keep the client and the build. We take on the parts that slow projects down:
- Surveys and existing conditions
- Site plans and permit documents
- Tree protection, stormwater and erosion control planning
- Consulting on review comments and next steps
- Remote or on-site consulting
We hold CPESC and GSWCC Level II certifications and are a licensed Georgia Residential General Contractor (RBQA008500). We’ve taken projects to final permit across Atlanta, Fulton, Cobb, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Paulding, Cherokee, Bartow, Gordon, Whitfield, Gilmer and more.
How we help homeowners
If your project is stalled or you’re not sure what comes next, we can review where things stand and map the path forward. We protect your investment by catching problems early, and we help get projects back on track when they’ve gone sideways.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help on a project another contractor is building?
Yes. We regularly support other contractors with surveys, site plans, permit documents and consulting. You stay the builder.
Do you have to visit the site?
Not always. We can consult remotely from your plans and details, and come on site when the project needs it.
What should I send to get started?
Your plans, any survey you have, review comments from the jurisdiction, and a short description of where the project stands.
How fast can you turn things around?
We move fast once we have your documents. Timing depends on the scope and the jurisdiction, and we’ll tell you up front what to expect.
Send us your plans
If your project sounds like this one, send us your plans and details. Fast turnaround, reliable people. Related reading: how our design team helps before the build.
