Room Addition
in Somis.
David C. Foote has been adding room additions in Somis since 1986. Published fees. One Associate AIA. Every drawing by the same hand.
David C. Foote has been adding room additions in Somis since 1986. Published fees. One Associate AIA. Every drawing by the same hand.
Agricultural parcels up to five acres. Working farmsteads and small vineyards require specialized zoning knowledge that the firm has delivered since 1986. David draws every line of every project himself. There is no junior staff learning on your home. There is no handoff once the fee is collected. The designer who listens to you is the designer who solves for you, from first sketch to the final permit.
The firm's room addition services in Somis include structural integration, seamless roof and elevation continuity, and permit-ready drawings for every jurisdiction. The typical Somis project covers roughly 950 sq ft. David integrates California energy code, structural engineering, and permit strategy into one unified workflow rather than farming each discipline out to a consultant who has never seen the building.
Every project moves through the same six phases regardless of size: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit coordination, and construction administration. You can stop after any phase and walk away with a usable deliverable. No designer in Somis runs a more transparent process.
The most frequent room addition work the firm handles in Somis includes primary suite additions, kitchen bump outs, covered patios, garage expansions, and second story over existing footprint. Every scenario begins with a conversation about the site, the family, the program, and the budget. Only after that conversation does a pencil touch the paper.
The Somis building department has its own rhythm. Some jurisdictions respond in 30 days. Others run 60. David has filed more than 200 submittals across Ventura County in the past 36 months. He knows which reviewers are meticulous about Title 24, which ones focus on structural calcs, and which ones watch setbacks. That institutional knowledge translates directly into fewer correction cycles and faster approvals.
Most designers make you call for a quote. We publish ours. The principal rate is $350 per hour. Typical room addition projects in Somis run between the low and high end of our published range depending on complexity, site, and finish level. Every phase is priced separately so you can plan your budget one step at a time.
For a detailed breakdown of what each phase costs, see the published fee schedule or call David directly at (805) 444 1230.
Submit your project online. David reviews every submission personally and calls within one business day.