Frequently asked questions

Q. When is a good time to involve a Building Designer or Architect?

There are various stages you can contact a professional, but preferably when you are about to purchase the land, in the case of a new build, so the professional can provide advice, on potential pitfalls, such as excessive retaining, site works or location of easements, and one that is overlooked a lot is orientation.

Q. What range of services do dorianmorellidesigns provide?

We take pride in everything we do, therefore every aspect of the design process can be completed to our high standard, and to ensure that your new home will be all you deserve it to be, we can arrange specialised kitchen design, Interior design, Landscaping and Lighting consultants, we have a great collaborative team that work together to provide a convenient package saving you time and providing peace of mind .

Q. Do you provide 3d visuals?

Yes. We also provide 3d visuals and walk throughs, we have the latest CAD software, and 3d visual software and pride ourselves on the quality of our work.

Q. Can you do Renovations?

Yes. We love Renovations, and have undertaken hundreds over the last 25 years

Q. How long is the process?

Generally the process including Shire approvals, takes approx 5-7 months depending if DA is required, but as per everything, there have been cases where it has been done in three months and cases where the client is in no rush and takes years.

Q. Fees?

We do not charge on percentage of budget or contract value, we have found that charging a fixed price based on the size of the home is the fairest way to charge for our services.

Q. How can we get the ball rolling?

Feel free to give me a call to discuss or ask questions, we can also meet, at no obligation as I have found face to face meetings are always a better way to develop trust and respect.