We start with a consultation, then move to the property itself. Once we understand the property and the general scope of work from an initial conversation, our team schedules a site visit before anything else moves forward — before budget discussions, before design work, before a single quote is prepared.
We take precise measurements of every space involved. This goes beyond room dimensions. We measure wall lengths, ceiling heights, door and window placements, and any structural quirks — uneven walls, awkward corners, existing built-ins — that a client describing their home over the phone would have no reason to mention, because they don't know it matters yet.
We assess the physical condition of the space. Lagos properties vary widely in age, construction quality, and prior renovation history. Our team checks things like electrical points, plumbing locations, and existing finishes that will affect what's actually possible in the space — information that photos alone rarely capture accurately.
We document the site thoroughly — photos, video, and notes. This record becomes the foundation for everything that follows: the 3D design, the material choices, and the final quote. It's also what allows us to serve clients who can't be physically present for the visit themselves, including diaspora clients furnishing a home from abroad — the site visit still happens in person, on their behalf.
We flag anything that could affect cost or timeline early. If a wall needs to come down, if plumbing needs to be rerouted, if a ceiling height limits certain design choices — we'd rather surface this during the site visit than midway through production, when it's disruptive and expensive to address.
Only after this do we move to budget and design. The site visit isn't a formality before the "real" work starts. It is the real work starting. Everything after it — the budget conversation, the 3D design, the eventual quote — is built on what we actually found in the space, not on an assumption of what a typical Lagos home looks like.
This is also why we don't give estimates over the phone. A number given before a site visit is a guess dressed up as a quote. We'd rather take the time upfront than hand a client a figure we have to revise later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Dric Interior require a site visit before quoting a project?
A site visit allows our team to take accurate measurements and assess the real condition of the space — structural details, existing finishes, electrical and plumbing points — that directly affect design decisions and cost, and that photos or descriptions alone don't reliably capture.
Does Dric Interior still do a site visit for clients who live abroad?
Yes. For diaspora clients who cannot be physically present, our team still carries out the site visit in person on their behalf, and documents it thoroughly through photos, video, and notes so the client has a clear record of the space.
Can Dric Interior give a price estimate without a site visit?
No. We don't provide estimates over the phone, because a figure given before seeing the actual space is not reliable. Our process moves from site visit, to budget discussion, to 3D design, to a final quote based on the approved design.
What does Dric Interior check for during a site visit?
Our team measures the space in detail, checks structural condition, existing finishes, and the placement of electrical and plumbing points, and flags anything that could affect cost or timeline before design work begins.
Have a space in mind? Reach out to Dric Interior to schedule your site visit — the first real step toward a home that's actually designed for the space you have, not a guess at what it might be.
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Dric Interior Limited is a luxury interior design company based in Ikeja, Lagos, serving residential, hospitality, and commercial clients across Nigeria. With over 19 years of operating history, Dric Interior Limited is registered under CAMA 2020