1. What is included in custom home design services?
At Contegrity Homes, our custom home design services include concept planning, floor plans, exterior elevations, 3D visualizations, drafting, construction drawings, and design collaboration throughout the process. We focus on creating homes that balance style, function, and budget before construction begins.
2. Why should I hire a design-build company for home plans?
Working with a design-build company helps ensure your home is designed within realistic construction budgets from the beginning. Instead of designing first and pricing later, we work through design and budgeting together to avoid costly surprises and redesigns.
3. Can you design house plans even if I’m not building right away?
Yes. We offer standalone building design and drafting services for homeowners who want plans prepared before committing to construction. Many clients begin with design so they can better understand layout options, budgeting, and long-term planning.
4. Do you provide 3D renderings or visualizations of the home?
Yes. During the design phase, we create detailed 3D views so clients can better visualize the home before construction starts. This helps with decision-making, room flow, exterior appearance, and material selections.
5. What is the difference between drafting and architectural design?
Drafting focuses on preparing technical construction drawings, while architectural design involves the overall planning, function, layout, and appearance of the home. At Contegrity Homes, we combine both so clients receive practical, buildable designs tailored to their lifestyle.
6. Can you design renovations and additions as well?
Yes. We design home renovations, additions, garage additions, basement developments, and full-home remodels. Every renovation project begins with detailed as-built measurements of the existing home to ensure accuracy during planning.
7. How long does the home design process take?
The timeline depends on project complexity and how quickly selections and revisions are made. Most custom home designs and renovation plans take several weeks to a few months to fully develop before construction pricing is finalized. We’ve even had clients work in the design with us for over 3 years.
8. Do you design energy-efficient homes in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Our plans are developed with Saskatchewan building code requirements and energy efficiency in mind. We consider insulation values, window performance, air sealing, and practical construction methods suited for Saskatchewan’s climate. Every plan we send out has the correct prescriptive energy modeling performed, so you will know your home is built well with energy efficiency.
9. Can I bring my own ideas or sketches for a custom home?
Absolutely. Many clients come to us with inspiration photos, sketches, Pinterest boards, or rough layouts. We use those ideas as a starting point and help turn them into a practical, well-designed home plan.
10. Why is the design phase important before building a home?
The design phase is one of the most important parts of building a custom home. Good planning helps reduce costly changes during construction, improves functionality, and ensures the home fits both your lifestyle and your budget before construction begins.