Our Process

STEP ONE - DECIDE

Complimentary Consultation

Initial meeting via phone, Skype and/or in person. May include a visit to the property. Information is gathered from you about your preferences, budget and preferred style and type of home.

Site Feasibility

We then arrange a phone call to discuss your project in more detail and answer any questions you may have about our company. At the end of this initial call – and if you’re happy to proceed – we will schedule an in-person meeting. This can be at a location of your choosing.

(For renovation/addition projects, it’s best the meeting takes place at your current residence. This allows for the existing features and conditions to be assessed and a more accurate proposal written.)

At the end of this initial in-person meeting, you’ll know what the fees will be for your project

STEP TWO - DESIGN

Initial Design Meeting

The next stage is design development. After our meeting, we’ll begin the process of developing a design concept for your home. These will initially be conceptual floor plans, elevations, and 3D views if you wish which show the style, flow, functions, and overall look of your new property.

Your input is essential during this stage and we work closely with you to ensure you’re happy with how the design is evolving. Once you’re delighted with the design scheme, we begin the next stage of development.

We have the ability to create 3D models of your custom design. These help us spot any irregularities and fix them. As a result, we save you time and money, and prevent unnecessary changes to the design during construction.

You’re consulted throughout the entire development stage and each part is only advanced once your agreement has been attained.

STEP THREE – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

It’s all in the Details

While you’re reviewing finish materials for your home, we begin finalizing the full bid set of construction documents. This is the set of plans that are sent to the contractor(s) of your choosing, to get proposals for construction costs. Once the plans are finalized. They are then sent to the structural engineer for structural information to be added and for the plans to be signed and sealed. Additionally, we will coordinate with any other consultants if needed such as landscape architects, interior designers, soil engineers, to ensure your construction goes smoothly. Construction documents are also used to submit, coordinate, and obtain the building permit from the city or county.

STEP FOUR – CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

Realize the Dream

Once the permit is received the builder begins constructing your home. Our team remains involved throughout the various stages of the construction process. We’re available to answer any questions that may arise from either yourself or the building contractors. If there are any surprise challenges that need overcoming, we’re there to make sure there’s a solution. We love being on construction sites, wearing our hard hats, and seeing our designs come to life.