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Who Are We
Small Fish Drafting LLC was founded by Jeremiah Ward in 2004. My passion for architecture began at the early age of four when I drew my first floor plan, kindled by my father, a building inspector and plans examiner for the City of Scottsdale. I sharpened my skills throughout high school and started designing houses on paper. I soon transitioned to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and attended Glendale Community College where I majored in Architecture. I worked for an architectural firm for several months but struggled being an entrepreneur in a cubicle. I started my own company with just a handful of projects and felt like a "small fish in a big pond", and the name stuck.​
I strive to make the permit process as painless as possible. The daunting online portals, building codes, electronic submittal and regulations can be overwhelming. That is why I handle your entire project from design to permit. Contact me to see how I can help you.
-Jeremiah
Operating Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm (Calls & Zoom Meetings)
Site visits are only available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays each week on a first-come first-serve basis. Accomodations can be made outside of these times if necessary.
Sat - Sun: Closed
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*Phone calls, text and emails received outside of operating hours will be returned the next business day. Voicemails are not monitored.
The process
Homeowners & First Time Projects
If this is your first project and you don't know where to start or what to expect, you can get in to trouble. We do this full time so that we can help you avoid the pit falls of going over budget, increasing the scope of work and failure to receive a permit at the city.
Produce
Committed to Quality
Once the design is approved, the second step is to create the drawings and specs. Every project differs and will vary in its requirements. We can provide the necessary engineering to secure a permit. This process will vary, taking three to five weeks.
permit
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Your plans are done. The engineering is in and it's time to submit to the city. We have built relationships with many cities and are on a first-name basis with many reviewers. All cities have transitioned to an electronic plan review system. This process will vary from two to six weeks, depending on the municipality and its current load.
Design
Committed to Your Needs
We take this first step seriously. When designing the project you've been thinking about and saving for, you don't want to rush or settle for less than your dream. We will work with you to ensure you get exactly what you want. It's your investment after all.
Our SerVices
We Can Handle Whatever You Need
Structures
Additions & Remodels
(accepted on case-by-case basis)
New Construction
Custom Homes
RV Garages / Shops
ADU's / Mother-in-Law Suites
and other detached structures
**RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY**
No commercial TI's or metal buildings
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Specialized
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Plumbing & Gas Schematics
ResCheck Energy Reports
Property Surveys
Civil Engineering
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(all service above are provided
by our trade partners)​​
design & Drafting Fees
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Fees include one site visit, project design, construction document preparation,
electronic plan submittal and plan review corrections.
​New Structures: Custom Homes, ADU, Casitas
Min. $5,000 up to 1,000 s.f.
(Save 20% by paying cash)*
​Livable, Air-Conditioned area....$3.00/s.f.
Garage area..............................$1.50/s.f.
Covered area: (porch, patio)......$0.75/s.f.
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Remodels: Min. $5,000 up to 500 s.f.
(Save 20% by paying cash)*
​Over 500 s.f.........................add 1.50/S.F.
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Additions: Min. $5,000 up to 500 s.f.
(Save 20% by paying cash)*
​Over 500 s.f.........................add 3.00/S.F.
RV Garages & Shops:
(Save 20% by paying cash)*
​Detached:
Wall height 10' & under.................$5,000
​(Structural engineering not included)
Wall height over 10'.......................$6,000
​(Includes required structural engineering)
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​Attached: Includes site visit, as-built plan
Wall height 10' & under.................$5,750
​(Structural engineering not included)
Wall height over 10'.......................$6,750
​(Includes required structural engineering)
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*Air-conditioned spaces and/or mezzanines inside garages or shops will be charged at an additional $3.00/s.f. and require additional engineering.
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Block/CMU structures add $1,500
Engineering & Reports:
​Structural: Gravity, Lateral & Shear
$1.00/s.f. under roof (min $1000)
Mechanical: Manual JS (mini splits)
$500 per unit
Mechanical: Manual JSD (traditional)
$750 per unit
Electrical: (400 amp panel upgrade)
$1,000
ResCheck Energy Report
$150 per report​​
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​Additional Services
​On-Site Visit/Consultation.......................$150
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Design Consultation & Measure
If you are not sure what you want to build or need ideas, this option includes one site visit, measure the entire house, as-built floor plan, 2 hours of design time and a remodel concept plan.
Up to 2,500 s.f..............................$500
2,501 - 4,000 s.f...........................$750
Over 4,000 s.f. .................Call for price
Hourly Drafting Rate.....................$125
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Site Plans ..............................................$500
​Architectural drawings showing you property with all structures and their relative distances from property lines and building setbacks. Includes new block wall construction.
*Cash incentive only applies to Small Fish Drafting LLC's fees. Third party contractor or engineer fees are not subject to a discount.Cash payments will be split into two payments; 50% due to comence work and 50% due when work is completed and ready for city submittal.