Why You Should Call an Architect BEFORE a Contractor - Tyler Fox, JM2 Architecture

When planning a home renovation, commercial buildout, or expansion, most business and property owners make the same mistake: they call a general contractor first. But without stamped architectural plans, code reviews, and proper sanitary assessments, projects can quickly stall out before ground is ever broken.In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Tyler Fox, Partner at JM2 Architecture in Holbrook, New York.Tyler breaks down the crucial differences between architects, drafters, and expediters, how to legalize existing unpermitted work, and why county sanitary codes and sewer infrastructure dictate what you can actually build on Long Island.KEY TOPICS COVERED:- Architect vs. Drafter vs. Expediter: Key differences explained- Legalizing unpermitted work (decks, pools, finished basements)- Why you should call an architect BEFORE hiring a contractor- The hidden code trap: County septic limits vs. town zoning- Why sewer infrastructure drives downtown development across Suffolk County- Tyler's background: From math student to architecture partner- The parallels between music theory and architectural structure- How JM2 Architecture involves young design talent in major projectsCONNECT WITH TYLER FOX & JM2 ARCHITECTURE:Email: [email protected]: (631) 636-0936Website: https://www.jm2architecture.comCONNECT WITH TURN ONE STUDIO:Website: https://www.turnonestudio.comEnjoying the show? Follow the Turn One Studio Podcast on Spotify and leave us a rating to help other Long Island professionals find us!