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