We listen to your ideas, build your vision and create your reality
Our design/build program utilizes the experience of an architect and our 35 years of remodeling experience to provide a seamless process for our customers that need both home design and construction. This concept promotes a team approach between us, working together to create a project that meets your needs as well as fits your budget. Efficiency for the entire project is condensed, providing maximum accountability for design details, cost management, and scheduling.
Complimentary Consultation
Our estimator will set up a time to meet you at your house to further discuss your “wish list” and review the existing conditions of your property. We will take some photos and rough measurements. We may even discuss a few “reality check ball park costs” for doing the work. The goal of this meeting is to gather enough information to prepare…
Preliminary Specifications
… and a realistic budget guideline will be presented to you in a written format via mail, e-mail, or personal presentation. Once you approve this information, we will enter into a construction agreement and move forward with preliminary design. If your project is too undefined or there are too many unknowns or options to address, we may need to enter into our…
Feasibility Design Phase
… feasbility design phase, which authorizes an architect to do some basic discovery and space planning so you can see what your options are and how the new spaces could work for you. These options are then critiqued for budget. We typically will know fairly quickly which option best fits your needs and your budget. The feasibility design phase limits your financial exposure to a minimal cost if you elect to not move forward on your project. If you do move forward, these dollars and efforts are rolled into…
Preliminary Design
… preliminary design continues once you are comfortable with the general budget and scope of work. Discovery of existing conditons, property setbacks, easements, and structural concerns take place. We will create as-built drawings showing your current spaces as well as plan-view drawings showing how your new and remodeled areas work together. If the exterior of your home is impacted, elevation drawings will be produced. We want you to see how your project will look and function for you. Our estimators will provide value engineering for the design as it evolves. We want to give you the best value we can for the dollars you have to spend. This allows us to continue with…
Working Drawings
… working drawings are prepared with all the necessary structual notes and details. The architect submits the drawings to the building department and secures the necessary permits. While the working drawings are being prepared, we are addressing…
Pre-construction Details
You are introduced to our production coordinator and project foreman. Scheduling and security issues are addressed. Our production team will assist you with finishes selections, utilizing our network of showrooms and suppliers. We want you to see and feel the products that are available so you can make the best choices for you and your budget. Long lead items are ordered so they will be available when needed. It is now time for…
Construction
Our production team is focused on making this process as easy on you as possible. We will protect your existing finishes and isolate the construction area from the rest of your house. Our project foreman will be on the job daily from start to finish. He will coordinate with our team of subcontactors and suppliers to keep your project going smoothly. You will be kept apprised of project costs with regular budget updates. Our goal is to get you back in your new space as quickly as possible. As contruction comes to an end…
Project Close Out
We walk through the completed remodeling project together to make sure all details meet your satisfaction. All permits are signed off and we turn over the completed project to you. From here on our…
Warranty
Warranty kicks in. Our two year unconditional warranty guarantees your continued satisfaction. We typically service our projects beyond this time frame and also assist in dealing with the extended limited warranties provided by material suppliers and subcontractors. You will continue to…