With just blueprints, Cosand and Kooiman say major errors can occur, from something as simple as incorrect door swings or something major like the flow of the home not being conducive to the client’s lifestyle. “Room sizes also have a huge impact on the design of your new home,” said Cosand. “We have had numerous clients that have been able to scale back on the size of their new home, allowing them to save money and move forward with confidence. On the other hand, Walk Thru Plans also has had numerous people realize they didn’t have enough space, and found it’s always cheaper and easier to change these items on the front end. “After construction begins, any physical changes you make are going to cost you,” said Kooiman. “The average change-order on a residential build is $4,000- $5,000.” Saving money aside, Cosand sees the value in the client making informed decisions, which will ultimately result in a happier client and better client/ designer/contractor/subcontractor experience for all during the build.
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