What kind of project do you have? What are the most important elements you need from this work? What kind of obstacles does your project face? When do you expect your project to be completed? Do you know what your project will need to accomplish? Call us for a free phone consultation and we can get some of the big question marks out of the way. From there, let’s determine the best next step for you.

If that means you need our help, a fee proposal for consultation, plans, or design, will be sent based on your needs. Most contracts are based on a $75/hr. fee schedule with set pricing dependent on the project scope.

You are unique and have unique needs. We work with everyone. Home owners, contractors, historians, families, and retirees are just a few of our favorite clients. Let us help you realize your aspirations!

Are you just starting out? New to the construction process, and want to see what everything will cost, or if it is even possible?

Start with a conceptual design service, and get a preliminary plan!

Half the price of our full service plans, our preliminary plans are an excellent resource for costing out your project, permitting feasibility, and acquiring financing!

We will perform as built field measurements ads needed, and provide a near complete construction document sit, outlining site, demolition, proposed work roof, framing, and foundation as necessary, as well as elevations, sections, schedules, and 3D perspective views.

If at the end of your research you determine that the project is in the cards, we can roll the preliminary plans into full construction documents.

Let us help you design a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit!

DADUs are some of our favorite projects. We have designed several successful projects in the Tacoma area and beyond!

We will work within your permitting jurisdictions guidelines to develop a fantastic design that can earn extra income, build equity in your home, provide extra storage, or provide a private place for relatives to stay!

Do not hesitate to call or email us for a free preliminary consultation!

We can give you preliminary feedback on your basic project feasibility and answer whatever initial questions you might have about the process or our services!

We offer on site consultations too!

For a flat rate, we will perform a comprehensive field survey as well as produce a written report to give feedback on project feasibility.

If you are like most people, the house you live in was designed and built decades ago. Over time the design concepts of yesterday become obsolete and a new design is required for your modern lifestyle. Take out those congesting demising walls, open up the flow of your house and let that natural light shine in again. We will go over all your options finding practical and creative solutions for your space.

Let us help you design your custom home!

We work with you to develop a design that compliments your site and compliments the important elements of lifestyle.

We will bring your vision to reality, showing you in parametric 3D models, what your plans will look like in reality. It is one of the best services we offer.

Every building project must be approved by your local jurisdiction, which can be a very daunting part of your building process. Not to fear. A.R.Bergman has lots of experience permitting all kinds of projects with a multitude of municipalities. We translate and break down the jargon for you, making it easy for you to understand, and making it simple to appease even the toughest plans examiners.

Additions are a great way to add value to your greatest asset: your home! We will identify the highest use for your new space, weighing out the needs and wants that come with your unique lifestyle. We will identify the practical liberties and constraints of your site, and work directly with you to produce a totally personalized design within your budget.