Services and Resources
We Design What You Dream
MADesign & Drafting Services’ motivation is to turn our customers’ ideas into a tangible and habitable reality.
Not Your Ordinary Designers
MADesign is a fresh, innovative residential design and drafting firm. We specialize in creating added value and custom floor plans to each home, whether that be a kitchen remodel, or building from the ground up. We don’t just imagine one aspect of design, we LIVE the full design. We collaborate with homeowners, contractors and interior designers to make small changes that affect the whole look of your house.
We offer top notch space planning services that are sure to distinguish your home from the rest. We don’t only increase your curb appeal, we integrate form and function to ensure that your home’s space and comfort are maximized.
Drafting
Looking for help designing a remodel or addition to your home or business? Look no further. At MADesign, we draw detailed plans that reflect your desires. With every measurement, dimension, and detail worked to perfection, our designs reflect the accuracy and care we put into every project. We’ll survey your space while also making sure everything meets the proper code requirements. Let us take care of the technical details so you can get back to planning life in your dream home.
Permit Processing
Permits are needed for many types of construction jobs. Most expansions and remodels, even smaller ones, require permission from the city, state, or county before construction can begin. Our focus is on listening to your needs, optimizing plans to meet city codes, and staying current with the latest innovations. We research and decipher municipal codes so that we can get your permits approved efficiently and on time. Our goal is to provide you with the best solutions and recommendations to maximize your real estate investment from the day you build until the day you sell.
New Custom Home Design
- Fire Damage Repair and Rebuild
- Room Additions
- Title 24 Calculations
- Green Building
- Land Use Planning
- Landscape and Hardscape Planning
- Discretionary Permit Processing
- Commercial Tenet Improvements
- Space Planning
- Code Enforcement Violations
- Remodels
- Permit Processing
- Renderings
- 3D Models and Virtual Walk-Thru
- Preliminary Interior Design
Benefits for GREEN BUILDING
- Benefits for homeowners
- Lower utility bills
- Greater comfort
- Better indoor air quality
- Energy-efficient mortgages
- Higher resale prices
- Benefits for builders & homeowners alike
- Reduced callbacks and warranty claims
- Lower material and labor costs during construction
- Reduced purchase cost of mechanical equipment
- Less construction waste
- Higher quality homes = competitive advantage
- Benefits for builders, homeowners & the nation
- Less reliance on fossil fuels
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- More affordable homes for first-time homebuyers
- Lower medical costs thanks to healthier, safer living conditions
- Job creation in the energy-efficient building materials & equipment industry
- (Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Program)
Resources
Sites To Educate Yourself:
- The U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org - Case Studies
greenbuildingblocks.com/ideas - State of California Green Building Design & Construction Information
(Click on Green Building Basics)
www.calrecycle.ca.gov/greenbuilding/ - Defensible Fire Space
www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/defensible-space - Water Wise Planting
(See What Water Districts Have to Say:www.bewaterwise.com - County of San Diego
www.co.san-diego.ca.us - City of San Diego
www.sandiego.gov/development-services
Feel Free
There are also many incorporated cities within San Diego County. Feel free to contact us for directions to your local building department.