DeGrande Recording Guide

The architectural plans are a great starting point, but they don't show everything — mostly finished heights and window/door openings. This guide is here to capture what the plans can't: real measurements, existing conditions, and anything that doesn't quite match what's drawn.

Work through it room by room, check items off as you go, and drop notes right in each section. Entries save as you type — if the page reloads or you come back to it later, everything you've entered will still be here.

Why heights matter most here

The plan set gives general heights, but not window/opening heights and not finished-level heights — it only shows references for the structural finish.

So for every room: measure the finished wall height and every window/door opening directly on-site. Don't assume these from the plans — that's exactly what this guide exists to catch.

Before You Go

Phone charged, with storage space free for photos and video
A tape measure or laser measure, if you have one on hand
This page bookmarked or the link handy — you'll be moving room to room
Comfortable shoes you're okay slipping on/off, in case that's asked

How to Capture

Wide shot first, then close-ups. Capture the whole room before zooming in on details.
Slower than feels natural. Walk and pan slowly through video — it's easier to review later.
Say measurements out loud while filming — a spoken number is a backup if a note gets missed.
Turn on the lights. Open blinds where possible — dark corners are hard to work from later.

When You're Done

Skim the Summary below to make sure nothing got missed, then send the photos/video along with a copy of the summary text back to Erika.

Thank you so much for doing this — it makes a real difference in getting the drawings and renders right the first time.

Summary