A clear plan before construction begins.
Our process connects the property, the design, and the practical decisions needed to move toward construction. We keep you involved as the scope takes shape.
Design and Preconstruction
01 Understand the property
We begin with your goals, survey, floor plans, and available site information. This gives the design a reliable starting point.
02 Review requirements
We assess planning and zoning requirements, setbacks, easements, and known site constraints, coordinating with the appropriate professionals where needed.
03 Align the team
We bring the homeowner, builder, and design team into the conversation to establish priorities, budget expectations, and the relationship between the home and outdoor spaces.
04 Develop the 3D design
See the proposed layout, materials, and spaces together. Our initial 3D concept includes two rounds of revisions to refine the design.
05 Prepare the plans
We translate the approved design into 2D layouts and construction planning information, coordinating additional professional drawings as the project requires.
06 Define the build scope
We prepare a proposal around the approved design and agreed scope, giving you a clear basis for the construction decision.
07 Coordinate permits
We coordinate the permit process and prepare the project for construction once the required approvals are in place.
Design services & pricing
01
Conceptual Design
$2,500+
• 3D outdoor design / property model
• High-quality rendered views
• Conceptual layout
• 2 revision rounds
• Existing site survey provided
Best Fit
Visualization and design direction only. No dimensioned plans, construction documents, engineering, or permit drawings.
02
Backyard Design + Plans*
$3,500+
• 3D backyard design / property model
• High-quality rendered views
• Dimensioned conceptual layout / site plan
• 2 revision rounds
Design fee gets credited towards build.
Best Fit
Designed for clients who intend to build with Oakterra.
03
Full Property + Plans*
$4,500+
• 3D full-property outdoor design / property model
• High-quality rendered views
• Dimensioned conceptual layout / site plan
• Front, side, and rear outdoor areas coordinated
• 2 revision rounds
Design fee gets credited towards build.
Best Fit
Designed for clients who intend to build with Oakterra.
04
Full Preconstruction**
Oakterra Fee: $7,500+
• 3D Full property design / property model + renderings + plans
• Preconstruction information gathering and coordination
• Oakterra permit coordination
• Budget planning
Best Fit
For clients who need Oakterra to coordinate the preconstruction process and required outside professionals.
* Permit Coordination
Permit coordination is not included in the listed pricing. Oakterra will coordinate all necessary preconstruction professionals and documentation as applicable to the project, including current/approved A-2 or property survey; proposed site plan; topographic/existing-conditions information; grading and drainage plans; civil/site plans; architectural floor plans, elevations and sections; utility plans/information; septic, well and/or sewer information; easements; wetlands/watercourse, flood or coastal information; zoning/coverage information; applicable municipal/land-use approvals; and the latest available consultant plans/revisions.
** Required Prior to Design / Full Preconstruction Coordination
Oakterra will coordinate all necessary preconstruction professionals and documentation as applicable to the project, including current/approved A-2 or property survey; proposed site plan; topographic/existing-conditions information; grading and drainage plans; civil/site plans; architectural floor plans, elevations and sections; utility plans/information; septic, well and/or sewer information; easements; wetlands/watercourse, flood or coastal information; zoning/coverage information; applicable municipal/land-use approvals; and the latest available consultant plans/revisions.
Third-Party Professional Services — Additional to Oakterra’s Fee
When required, Oakterra will coordinate outside professionals such as surveyors, civil/drainage engineers, structural engineers, soil scientists, wetlands/environmental consultants, architects, and specialty trades. Their fees, testing costs, municipal applications, and permit fees are not included in all design packages.
Typical outside-service planning allowances
Survey $1,500–$3,500+ | Civil/site/grading $2,000–$5,000+ | Drainage engineering $2,000–$5,000+ | Structural engineering $1,500–$4,000+ | Wetlands/soil consulting $1,500–$5,000+.
Pricing & revisions
Any design fee shown with a (+) may increase based on project complexity, features, and property size. Two revision rounds are included with all design packages; additional revisions or expanded scope is billed hourly at $175/hr.
Construction
Carry the plan through to completion.
When Oakterra manages the build, we coordinate trade partners, materials, scheduling, and project communication through the agreed outdoor scope.
3D design concept
Start with your property and your priorities.
Tell us where you are in the process. We’ll discuss the next step together.