Pre-Purchase Architectural Review
Our Pre-purchase Architectural Review package lets us be your guide to make informed decisions—before you buy.
A property can look promising and still carry hidden architectural, regulatory, and financial risks. Our Pre-Purchase Architectural Review is a focused due-diligence service designed to give buyers clarity before they commit.
This review helps you understand what a home can realistically support, what it may require, and whether it aligns with your goals—so you can move forward with confidence or renegotiate from a position of knowledge.
What This Review Provides
A clear-eyed assessment of the property as it exists today.
We conduct an on-site architectural review to identify visible conditions, constraints, and opportunities, including:
- Structural red flags and envelope concerns
- Roof, façade, and exterior condition
- Floor structure, ceiling heights, and layout limitations
- Basement or lower-level viability
This is not a substitute for engineering or inspections—but it highlights when additional expertise may be warranted.
What You Can Actually Do With the Property
Zoning & regulatory context—at a high level.
We review applicable constraints that shape what’s possible:
- Zoning classification and allowable bulk
- Height, setback, and expansion limitations
- Landmark, flood zone, or board-related considerations (as applicable)
Many renovation plans falter here. This review helps align expectations early.
Renovation & Expansion Feasibility
An honest assessment—without design speculation.
We evaluate the home’s flexibility and constraints, including:
- Layout reconfiguration potential
- Vertical or rear additions
- Stair, plumbing, and mechanical realities
- What’s feasible vs. what may be impractical or cost-prohibitive
The goal is clarity—not overpromising.
Budget Risk Awareness
Strategic cost guidance, not estimates.
You’ll receive rough order-of-magnitude ranges that address:
- Likely renovation tiers (cosmetic, gut, expansion)
- Major cost drivers and risk areas
- Items commonly underestimated in listings
This allows you to assess financial alignment before closing.
Timeline & Process Outlook
A realistic view of the road ahead.
We provide insight into:
- Expected design, approval, and permitting durations
- The complexity of approvals or board processes
- Early decisions that materially impact schedule and cost
Time is often the most overlooked cost in a renovation.
Written Summary & Next Steps
Following the review, you’ll receive a concise, buyer-friendly memo outlining:
- Key findings and risks
- Strategic recommendations
- Suggested next steps if you proceed
This document can be shared with brokers, attorneys, or partners—and referenced post-closing.
Ideal For
- Townhouses and single-family homes
- Pre-war or architecturally complex properties
- Buyers considering major renovations or expansions
- Clients who value foresight over surprises
Optional Add-Ons
- Concept-level test fit or feasibility sketch
- Coordination with engineers or expeditors
- Post-closing design priority roadmap
A Thoughtful First Step
This service is intentionally advisory. It’s designed to inform your decision—not rush it. Whether you proceed with a purchase or walk away, the goal is the same: clarity, confidence, and control.
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