Frequently asked questions

Floor plans that show exterior wall, window and door dimensions, plus the building elevations. PDF is preferred. You will also enter basic project details when you place the order, such as the project address, window types, foundation type and heating and water heating systems.

Yes. Hand drawn plans are accepted as a clear photo or scan. They still need to show exterior wall, window and door dimensions and the elevations.

Residential reports are priced by the size of the project. An ADU starts at $199 for up to 1,000 sq ft (+$9 for each additional 100 sq ft). A new home, addition or remodel starts at $245 for up to 3,500 sq ft (+$49 for each additional 500 sq ft). Standard delivery is the next business day, and Same Day Express adds $95 (same business day for orders received by 11am, otherwise completed next business day by 9am). Reports are delivered as an 8.5 x 11 pdf. A duplex (2 reports) or a multifamily building with 3 or more units starts at $345 for up to 4 units and 4,000 sq ft, plus $95 per extra unit and $25 per extra 500 sq ft. Commercial projects are priced by square footage and the number of disciplines through the quote form.

Standard residential orders are completed the next business day. Express is same business day for orders received by 11am, otherwise completed next business day by 9am. Express is not available for duplex or multifamily projects. Reports are delivered as an 8.5 x 11 pdf. Missing or unclear plan information can delay a report, so send complete plans with your order.

You pay online by card when you place your order.

Yes. Commercial projects use the commercial quote form. You choose the project size and the disciplines you need (Lighting, Mechanical, Envelope) and see the price right away where we have a listed price. Larger projects with several disciplines may need a manual review, and we will contact you with a price.

Revision fees are $65, $130, $175 or $185 by fee level. The fee level for your revision is shown when you request it.

The CF-1R is the Certificate of Compliance for a residential project. It documents how the building meets California's Title 24 energy standards, and your building department typically asks for it with the permit application.

CF2R and CF3R are installation and verification certificates. They are completed after the work is installed, not when the compliance report is prepared. If your inspector asks for them and you are unsure what applies to your project, send us a message and we will point you in the right direction.

Yes. ADU and remodel projects are ordered through the addition and remodel path at the residential price. Duplexes and multifamily buildings with 3 or more units are ordered at the multifamily price.

We prepare Title 24 reports for projects in California, including Santa Rosa, Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose.