Most projects move from kickoff to a permit-ready plan set in about 6 to 12 weeks, once we have your prerequisites (survey, photos, scope goals, etc.). Larger, more complex scopes (pool + retaining wall + outdoor kitchen, multiple crews, more coordination) can take longer.

Separately, city permitting timelines vary by jurisdiction and workload, so plan review and approvals can add additional time after the package is submitted.

We can work across a wide range of exterior styles, and tailor the design to your home’s architecture and your taste, for example:

Contemporary, modern, organic modern

Mediterranean, Spanish, transitional

Coastal, resort-style, mid-century inspired

The goal is always the same: clear visuals and a buildable plan, so you understand what you are committing to before construction begins.

We prepare the permit-ready plans and coordinate what is needed for approvals, including engineering and construction-ready documentation.

In most cases, the homeowner and/or the licensed contractor handles permit submission and pulls the permit (requirements vary by city). We guide the process so the submittal is straightforward.

Common prerequisites (varies by scope and city):

Property survey (recent is best)

Site photos and basic measurements

Any HOA rules or architectural guidelines (if applicable)

Known easements, utility locations (when available)

A clear scope wishlist (pool, BBQ, fire feature, retaining wall, etc.)

Olympia’s role is design, engineering coordination, and permit-ready planning, not construction. Because the build is performed under contract with a third-party contractor, workmanship and product warranties typically come from that contractor and their suppliers.

If something in the plan set needs correction due to a documentation issue on our side, we address it so your contractor can keep moving.

Start with a feasibility-first approach:

Share the goal (what you want the space to do), constraints, and a realistic budget range

We map options in clear visuals, so you can see what is possible before committing

We then align on a plan that can become permit-ready, with engineering coordination as needed

This is exactly the gap Olympia was built to solve, homeowners feeling overwhelmed, plans not being buildable, and expensive changes mid-project.

You will typically receive a complete design and planning package that can include:

3D concept design and visuals

Construction-ready plans (layout, key dimensions, details for bidding and build coordination)

Guidance that supports contractor pricing and bidding, so there are fewer surprises

Engineered plans are the stamped technical drawings required for permitting when structural, grading/drainage, pools, retaining walls, or similar conditions apply. They are part of what makes a set “permit-ready,” but they are not the same thing as the full design package.