Our Design-Build Process

From Vision to Reality

1

Initial Outreach

  • You contact us via phone, website, or email.
  • A team member promptly responds to understand your needs.
  • If we are a good fit for your project, we will schedule a complimentary consultation with a project consultant.
2

First Meeting: Initial Consultation and Discovery

  • Meet with a project consultant to discuss your likes, dislikes, and vision.
  • Evaluate remodeling needs, goals, and discuss potential timelines.
  • Discuss budget and investment comfort zone.
  • Introduce the Comprehensive Project Evaluation process.
  • Schedule the Measure/Design meeting upon approval.
3

Measure & Design Meeting

  • Review preliminary vision and take detailed measurements.
  • Conduct a design interview to capture your design style and preferences.
  • Discuss initial feedback on color preferences, selections, and layout.
  • Schedule a review of the comprehensive project evaluation (concept design, scope of work, budget proposal).
4

Detailed Design Phase

  • Bring ideas to life through 2D and 3D design based on your feedback.
  • Review project budget proposal including detailed scope and estimate.
  • Present the opportunity for detailed design and selection process with newly defined layouts & options.
  • Schedule the selections meeting with our in-house designer.
5

Selections Process

  • Finalize design and selections with our design professionals.
  • Decide on colors, products, materials, and finishes.
  • Collect and track samples of selected items for consistency.
  • Continue to refine design and scope of work as needed.
  • Utilize 3-D design for a clear project visualization.
6

Trades Meeting / Finalize Plans

  • On-site meeting with trade partners essential for your project.
  • Gather final quotations for selected materials and work scope.
  • Complete final selection sheets, plans, and detailed scope of work.
  • Schedule the construction agreement meeting.
7

Construction Agreement

  • Review and finalize plans, pricing, selections, and scope of work.
  • Make necessary revisions.
  • Approve construction agreement, setting start and finish dates.
8

Pre-Production

  • Order materials, start the permitting process, and create the project schedule.
  • Provide access to our project management platform for schedule and updates.
  • Prepare detailed construction info for the team and your project manager.
9

Construction Phase

  • Conduct a pre-construction meeting with your project manager and production coordinator.
  • Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work area with minimal disruption.
  • Regular updates and meetings to address any concerns or questions.
  • Implement detailed phase checklists for quality assurance.
10

Completion and Follow-Up

  • Final walk-through to ensure 100% satisfaction.
  • Deliver two-year warranty and comprehensive information packet.
  • Request feedback via a third-party survey.
  • Follow-up call at 12 and 24 months to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
1

Initial Contact

  • You reach out by phone, website, or email.
  • A team member promptly responds to learn about your needs, goals, and initial vision.
  • If we’re a good fit, we schedule a complimentary phone or in‐home consultation.
2

First Meeting

  • We offer a free in‐home visit to discuss likes, dislikes, goals, and timeline.
  • We’ll talk about your investment comfort zone and ballpark pricing (often based on square footage).
  • We introduce the Comprehensive Project Evaluation process and outline what to expect next.
3

Comprehensive Project Evaluation

  • We measure your space, document existing conditions, and gather more detailed design preferences.
  • A design interview helps us capture your style, color preferences, and initial layout ideas.
  • We develop a preliminary scope of work and budget range.
  • You’ll then review a concept design, scope of work, and budget proposal so we can refine direction.
4

Detailed Design Phase

  • We bring your vision to life using 2D and/or 3D drawings based on your feedback.
  • Our in‐house designer works with you to select materials, finishes, and layout options.
  • We update the budget proposal to reflect specific selections and a more detailed scope.
  • By the end of this phase, you’ll have finalized product choices and a well‐defined design plan.
5

Construction Agreement

  • We collect final quotations from trade partners and confirm pricing on selected materials.
  • All design details, selection sheets, and the final scope of work are reviewed together.
  • Once everything is approved, we sign the Construction Agreement, which covers all aspects of the remodel—including start/finish dates.
6

Pre-Production

  • We finalize design documents, apply for any necessary permits, and order materials (especially any with long lead times).
  • Our team confirms logistics, ensuring selections and plans are ready for a smooth build.
  • We prepare the project schedule and align our trade partners for the upcoming work.
7

Pre-Construction Meeting

  • You’ll meet your Project Manager to review the detailed construction timeline, site logistics, and day‐to‐day expectations.
  • We’ll answer any remaining questions and finalize communication protocols.
8

Construction Phase

  • We break ground on the agreed‐upon start date.
  • Weekly on‐site meetings track progress, address questions, and confirm next steps.
  • We aim to stay on time and within budget, while maintaining a safe and tidy workspace in your home.
9

Completion & Follow-Up

  • A final walkthrough ensures everything meets or exceeds your expectations.
  • We’ll take professional photographs of your completed remodel.
  • Your feedback is gathered and any last details are handled promptly.
  • Even after completion, our team remains available to make sure you’re thrilled with the final result.
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