Service Overview
Design document review — homeowner-side perspective on your renovation plans
Know what you're approving before you sign.
Architectural drawings, interior specifications, and finish schedules are complex documents. Most homeowners sign off on them without fully understanding what they contain — or what they don't. This service provides a structured, owner-side review designed to represent your interests before construction begins. All documents are reviewed digitally — no matter where your project is located, we can review your plans, specifications, and contracts and deliver a clear written report.
The Risk of Skipping This Step
Design Errors Discovered During Construction Cost 3–5× More to Fix
$40K+
Average cost of coordination errors found mid-construction
60%
Of change orders trace back to unresolved design gaps
1 review
Before construction can prevent months of costly rework
What the Review Covers
A Thorough Owner-Side Analysis — Not an Engineering Inspection
This is not a code review or structural analysis — those require licensed architects and engineers. This is a coordination and owner-decision support review: identifying what is missing, what conflicts between documents, what raises budget risk, and what questions you should be asking your design team before construction begins.
Review of architectural plans and elevations for owner clarity and coordination gaps
Assessment of interior design specifications and material schedules
Identification of scope conflicts or omissions across documents
Budget risk observations based on specification choices
Written review report with prioritized action items and questions to raise
Ideal Situations
When to Commission This Review
You've received a set of architectural drawings and are being asked to approve them.
Your interior designer has presented finish schedules or specifications and you're unsure what you're committing to.
You want an independent second opinion before authorizing a design phase.
You're concerned that your design documents may not align with your budget or construction intent.
Investment
Starting at $500
Final scope determined after initial document review.
Design & Document Review is an owner-side advisory and coordination support service. This review does not constitute an architectural, engineering, structural, or code compliance review and does not replace the services of a licensed architect, engineer, contractor, inspector, or other licensed professional. MEAA Group Consulting does not perform construction work, act as a licensed contractor, or provide any service requiring professional licensure. All final project decisions remain with the homeowner and the appropriate licensed professionals.