Remodeling Design Services in Southeast Wisconsin

Detailed plans for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole-house renovations.

Plans That Work with What You Have

Remodeling is different from new construction. You are working within existing walls, around load-bearing structures, and with plumbing and electrical that may be decades old. Good remodeling plans account for all of that before the contractor opens up the first wall.

Beckwith Development & Design produces remodeling plans for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and multi-room renovations throughout Southeast Wisconsin. We start by measuring and documenting the existing conditions so the new design fits properly within the structure you already have.

Our plans show the contractor exactly what gets removed, what stays, and what gets built. We include demolition plans, new layout drawings, cabinet elevations for kitchens and baths, electrical layouts, and any structural details needed for wall removals or load transfers.

For projects that require a building permit, our plans are drawn to meet current Wisconsin building codes. We handle the detail that building departments require so your contractor can pull the permit and get to work without delays.

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How It Works

Our Remodeling Design Process

A practical process that starts with understanding your home as it is today and ends with plans your contractor can build from.

1

Site Visit & Measurement

We visit your home to measure the existing space, note structural elements, and photograph the areas to be remodeled. This gives us the baseline for everything that follows.

2

Design Options

We create one or two layout options based on your priorities. For kitchens, this includes cabinet arrangements and appliance placement. For basements, we map out room divisions, egress, and mechanical clearances.

3

Final Plans

Once you approve the layout, we produce the full plan set: demolition plans, new construction plans, elevations, and details. If a permit is required, these plans are ready for submission.

4

Contractor Coordination

We are available throughout construction to clarify details, answer questions, and make adjustments if field conditions differ from what was expected.

Common Questions

Remodeling Design FAQ

If you are moving walls, changing plumbing locations, or altering the electrical layout, most municipalities will require a permit and plans. Even when a permit is not required, having plans keeps the contractor on track and prevents misunderstandings about what gets built. It is worth the investment on any project over a basic cosmetic refresh.
Yes. If the wall is load-bearing, we will design a beam and post solution to carry the load. We include the structural details in the plan set so the contractor and building inspector can see exactly how the load transfers. If an engineer's stamp is required, we coordinate with a structural engineer to get that done.
Most remodeling projects take 2 to 4 weeks from the initial site visit to final plans. A straightforward bathroom remodel may be faster; a multi-room renovation with structural changes may take longer. We will give you a timeline after the first meeting.
Basement finishes require egress windows in any bedroom, clearance around mechanicals, and proper ceiling heights. We design around HVAC equipment, water heaters, and sump pumps so the finished space is comfortable and code-compliant. We will also address moisture considerations in the plan.
You are free to use any licensed contractor you choose. Our plans are detailed enough for any competent contractor to build from. If you do not have a contractor yet, we can suggest a few in the area who do good remodeling work.

Planning a Remodel?

Call us to discuss your remodeling project. We will tell you whether you need plans, what is involved, and what it will cost.

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