Is the Design Consultation required?

Yes. Every engagement begins with a 90-minute Design Consultation. It is how we establish scope, priorities, and whether Snyder Atelier is the right fit for your project. No work begins without it.

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​What is "Gap Identification" and why is it important?

Gap Identification is a technical review of your existing construction plans and field conditions. We look for what is missing, conflicting, or unresolved — the decisions that have not been made yet but will have to be made on the job site if nobody catches them first. Finding them on paper is a design conversation. Finding them in the middle of construction is a change order.

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What happens after the consultation?

You receive a written summary of what we discussed and clear next steps. If you would like to move forward, a proposal follows with defined scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee. No work begins until the agreement is signed and the retainer is collected.

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Do you manage construction or hire trades?

No. You hire your own contractor and trades. Snyder Atelier provides the design documentation, contractor briefings, and construction oversight that keep your project aligned with the design. We are your advocate on the project — not your general contractor.

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What if I need help beyond the agreed scope?

Additional scope is billed at $175 per hour via a written change order approved before work proceeds.

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Do you help with sourcing and purchasing?

Yes. Decoration and Procurement services cover furniture, lighting, window treatments, art, and accessories. We manage everything from selection through white-glove installation — ordering, tracking, delivery coordination, and claims handling. Billed hourly with a 10-hour minimum plus standard procurement fees.

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​What types of projects are the best fit?

Kitchens, bathrooms, primary suites, whole-house remodels, and decoration projects where you want a complete result managed by one accountable designer. Historic home remodels in Point Loma and across San Diego are a particular strength.