About Mickey Simpson
Q: My neighbor had an independent architect design their addition and it took over 6 months to get the design completed. What is your schedule like and how long will the design process take?
A: We meet weekly with our clients until the design is complete to their satisfaction. This is typically a 4 or 5 week process. We begin all design contacts within two weeks of signing of the contract.
Q: Our friends had an addition/renovation project done recently and said it took over a year. They said their builder had too many projects going at once. How long do your construction projects take?
A: We have over 100 people working for us every day on our projects. We typically start one project each month. We have the capacity to build twice as much as we actually chose to. Most take about 6 months.
Q: My sister had to wait over six months for her builder to start their addition. What is your availability for our project?
A: We start each new project within 30 days of issuance of the building permit, as per our contract.
Q: How long will this whole process take from start to finish?
A: Varies, mostly depends on you and the design. The design process takes less than two months. Permit for additions can take from one week up to two months depending on the government's permit processing office (new homes typically take 2-4 months). We begin all projects within 30 days of issuance of building permit. Most of our additions take 6 months of construction time. New homes take 6 months (or longer depending on the complexity/size) of construction.
Q: We already have plans. Can you give us a bid?
A: Sorry, we only work from our own designs.
Q: I do not live in your area but would like you to design a home (or addition) for us. Will you do this?
A: We only provide design and construction in our service area, which includes Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Great Falls, Oakton, Vienna, Falls Church and Bethesda.
Q: I wish to buy a set of your plans for one of the homes you have on your website. How can I purchase the plans?
A: Our plans are copyright protected and are not available for sale to another party.
Q: I have a brochure from another builder. Can you design a home just like it and build it for me?
A: No, that is a federal copyright violation. The originator of the design is the copyright owner of that design.
Q: I have my own builder. Can I have or buy a copy of your plans or a brochure to give to my builder?
A: No, our plans are copyright protected.
