Quotation & Cost Engineering

Hofmann Architecture specializes in helping you achieve your project goals regardless of your budget. Our project management services include creating a smart design that meets your requirements for function, space and style. Then we’ll search our network of professionals to find the best fit for the renovation job.

 

The first step is to contact us with your Wish List, budget and timeline. We’ll help guide your project so that it’s done right.

 

When planning for project costs, it is helpful to understand the difference between Hard Costs and Soft Costs.

 

Hard Cost are costs directly associated with building a project, such as Materials and Equipment, Construction Labor, Construction Management, Subcontractors, Consultants and even the cost of the vessel or vehicle itself. Hard Costs make up 80-90% of the project.

 

Soft Costs are project design and planning costs, such as the “Discovery Phase,” Design, Construction Documents, Estimating, Design Consultants, Project Engineering, Design Management, and other design related fees. Soft Costs typically make up 10-20% of a project.

 

A preliminary estimate is established at the end of the Discovery Phase. A Fixed Fee Quotation is generated at the completion of the Construction Documents, and represents the real cost of labor and materials required to build the project.

Construction Phase

Our network of craftsmen have more than 100 years of combined experience in metalwork, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and technology installations. Every day we’re learning about the latest technical products and procedures. We send our staff to industry expos and workshops to be sure we’re up-to-date with the manufacturers’ products. We’re committed to design and build with the industry’s best practices available.

 

During the renovation process we provide clients with detailed reports and updates. We will keep you updated on the renovation’s progress with photos and video.

 

Typical builds take four to six months. Expedited schedules are available. Renovation costs are determined by the design estimate.

Inspection and Completion

Our full service approach means we’ll be there every step of the project, working in concert with a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring it’s built right.

Through construction observation, we’ll ensure that your project is built true to its design, and exactly what you want. Systems will be tested to confirm that everything works the way it’s supposed to and we’ll make recommendations on any adjustments before the project is scheduled for delivery.

Delivery

Yes, completed projects can be delivered to clients in places like Canada, Hawaii, Central and South America, Europe, Australia and Japan. In the big scheme of things, shipping is not a big expense. For example, to ship to Australia is about $6300. The typical cost to tow trailers domestically is about $1.80/mile. Ask us for a shipper referral.

Support Services

HofArc has been renovating tiny vessels since 2010. We’ve gained a wealth of experience from designing and building more than 300 projects of all shapes and sizes. This experience provides us with the renovation industry’s very best means and methods from start to finish. HofArc’s project pipeline is able to handle numerous builds at a time thanks to a wide network of manufacturing facilities on the West and East coasts. All manufacturers are pre-qualified, American-based, highly-respected small businesses with top notch reputations. HofArc manages the build from A to Z, keeping clients informed every step of the way.

HofArc’s full service approach means we’ll be there every step of the way, working in concert with a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring our clients that their vessel is built right. Our in-house construction admin team keeps clients updated at every phase of the project. Our process keeps the build true to its design and delivers exactly what clients expect. Systems are tested to confirm that everything works as designed. HofArc provides a 1-year warranty on craftsmanship along with manufacturer warranties on all installed products.