| BEGINNING A NEW PROJECT
Whether you know what you want, or are simply
curious about the work I do, I provide an initial presentation
of my work free of charge. If you are local to the Puget Sound
region that presentation may be in person. If you are not local
to this area the presentation would be this portfolio and telephone
and email follow-up consultation. The consultation is
structured to meet your needs, whether you are outfitting a
large custom home with metal work throughout, or you are wanting
to commission a simple single item.
Once the scope of the project
is determined the design process begins. For simpler
projects the design time is included in the up front cost estimate
for the item. For larger, less determinate projects the
designing time is charged by the hour, and mock-ups (if required)
are provided at a cost of time and materials. In either
case, the client will approve the completed design plan before
production begins.
A cost estimate is provided to the
client when a specific design is selected. This estimate
is within 15% of the final billing for that design, provided
no changes are made during production. Projects
estimated to cost over $5,000 require an upfront payment of
50% of the estimate.
Significantly larger bodies
of work require that I schedule the appropriate amount of shop
time , often turning away other possible jobs. My commitment
to such a project requires a retainer and a non-refundable
deposit from the client. This assures me of the
client's commitment to the project. Both the retainer
and the deposit will apply toward the cost of the job. After
the retainer is applied to the job cost the remaining cost
will be billed monthly according to the percent of job completion.
Please call or email me if you
have any questions regarding designing, pricing or scheduling
of a project: STEVE LOPES,
BLACKSMITH
Phone: 360.385.5448 FAX: 360.582.9621 email: slopes1@olypen.com |