Wicked Maple Design

Need a plan for a construction project?
Wicked Maple Design incorporated in 2014 and have countless projects under our belt.

Need a plan for addition, renovation, new construction, garage, secondary suite, garage suite, light commercial space? We do it all.

We have a great relationship with many Calgary area contractors, and work well with everyone. We are cost contentious and are serious in designing you a custom space to make every day brighter and more functional. Equipped with great communication skills, we will inform you why and how to get the most out of your projects.

You can reach us at (403) 512-8060 or at [email protected].

You can also check us out at www.wickedmapledesign.com

Here is our latest garage suite. Lots of fun to design.

When to start your spring renovation project?

I often get asked when is the best time to start planning our spring project. To answer this question, we have to understand the construction process.

#1: Plan
To get started, you need to put your ideas on paper, that’s the plan. Depending on the size and complexity, it usually take 3 to 8 weeks to produce a full set of plan (floor plans, elevations, sections, structure, details), also the process may be longer if you need a surveyor and/or an engineer involve. I highly suggest to take your time for this process, as you want to make sure everything is accounted for. From the customisation to suite your family, the resale value and cost control.

#2: Quoting
Once you have the plan in hand, the next step will be the quoting part, how much this will cost me? You may get a general idea of the cost at the plan stage, but surely want a more refine cost. If you have enough time, this will be the part where you shop for your contractor. You can count 2 to 4 weeks for this process, depending on the work scope, and if there is part of the work you want to do yourself. It’s important to secure your contractor early (before they are busy), it does give you more choice.

#3: Permits
Before you get started, you’ll need the proper permits. If you live in an existing neighbourhood, you may require a development permit and a building permit. The permit process usually take 2 to 8 weeks.

So this put us to the start of your desired project. We are already 7-20 Weeks later. Good things that permits are valid for 1 year from the approval date. As you can see, starting the process in March make for a late summer or fall start.
So when is a good time to get started, NOW would be a great time. Allowing ample of time to get everything in order prior to the next construction season, and most important, give you the time to make sure you get what you wanted.
If you want more information, you can reach us at www.wickedmapledesign.com . We would be glad to help you get your project started.

What is the cost of a lower quality plan?

-When a plan of lesser quality is produce for any project, it create issues at the quoting stage (getting pricing). When this happen, the trades will add some extra cost to cover the questions that may arise when they put their cost / pricing together.
-When the framer add 10% contingency (as the wall height on the vaulted ceiling is not clear), the roof truss supplier add 10% (as they can’t see the connection detail properly), and so on…. It usually add up to more than the cost of a proper plan.

-Not only we only supply the highest quality plan that you can get, we will sit down with you when the plan is completed. This will allow you to ask all the questions you may have. You will understand all the details of the project. We will be available for contact while the building process is started, we will answer questions after we have the plan delivered to you. It’s what we call after service, and it’s simply common sense. We will be there until your project is complete.

-So what is the cost of a good plan you may ask. A plan doesn’t cost you, as it’s an investment.

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Martin Auger
President of Wicked