Building Industry Association of Washington
National Frame Building Association
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild
filler

CONSULTING Package Descriptions
Here’s what you get*

Every Darby client receives an ID# that grants them access to the Darby Network: pride in craftsmanship, excellent customer service and preferred pricing. Welcome to the Darby community of hard working DIY’s and expert craftsmen; the few, the proud, the brave. Not everyone gets in.

Workshop Extension Package
  • 2 hour office consultation
  • Personalized budget estimate
  • Design analysis and recommendations
  • Mini Binder
  • Tracking and Communication systems
  • Access to Darby Network
Permit Preparation Package
  • Research of property information
  • Health Department review
  • Site plan
  • Preparation of all permit documents
  • Permit coordination (document prep,
    application, tracking and pick up)

Package A - Consultant

  • Creative and practical help with plan design
  • A realistic budget that matches your design
  • Engineering coordination including evaluation for cost savings by Darby experts
  • “THE BINDER” (all the documents for your project)
  • A system for tracking your expenses
  • A chronological schedule of typical events for a construction project
  • A TO DO system for project tasks
  • Signed promises by Darby vendors for pricing, quality & service – Darby Rural Ethic
  • A proven system for communicating with your subs and suppliers and getting results
  • A material take-off and pre-order for primary materials
  • Confirmed pre-orders for vendors including:
    • Client profile (that’s you)
    • Your project objectives
    • Specific concerns or considerations
    • Your schedule & traffic patterns (i.e. don’t start before 8 AM)
  • All bond, license & insurance information on file for subcontractors
  • An extensive Quality Checklist for each phase of construction
  • A comparison between budget and actual expenses after project completion
  • One pre-construction site consultation re: site, excavation, location and job site set up
  • 60 minutes of phone consultation
Package B - Project Specifics – All of Package A with these upgrades:
  • Vendor confirmed pricing for materials and sub-contracting instead of an estimated budget
  • Project specific chronological schedule instead of generic
  • In Office building inspection coordination
  • Four site/office consultations to be used for problem solving and quality control
  • 90 minutes of phone consultation

Package C - Project Management – All of Package A & B with these changes:

  • On site management by a licensed project manager
  • On site building inspection meetings when necessary
  • Direct Coordination with subs and suppliers
  • Site visits and consultation include project manager
  • 60 minutes of phone consultation

*Package descriptions are typical, not guaranteed. Your contract will include a specific description of your package. Inclusions and exclusions are at the discretion of the consultant.

Darby Consultants Inc.
Rural Life Your Way
360.546.5551

Email Us Site Map