Our Approach to Design/Build

Our initial conversation is primarily about project discovery. We ask why you want to remodel/build and then what do you want to accomplish. Do you need more space or do you want to update inside the existing footprint? We listen to your needs and wants, then analyze how your budget fits the project.

After our initial conversation, we set up a meeting at your home to see the existing space in person. Our Senior Design Consultant will analyze the existing footprint and talk through the possibilities of expanding the space or interior remodeling options to fit your home’s style. Any structural concerns are addressed along with analyzing the big picture of what you want your home to be. We will browse through past completed projects to inspire ideas related to your home layout and design.

After signing an agreement to proceed with project design, our Director of Design schedules a field measure of your home’s spaces which will result in producing floor plans, drawings, and 3D renderings of the new space. After the measure, we arrange a presentation at our Elm Grove office to review the proposed plans. 2-3 optional layouts will be presented at this time depending on the ideas generated from previous conversations. We will also provide a selection sheet of products based on the scope of work and budget. Lastly, an on-site walk-through is scheduled with our expert associates to ensure a successful plan, discuss upgrades and any cost savings from a group conversation.

You will be provided with a completed construction agreement with a fixed cost. No allowances need to be arranged and no change orders shall be needed due to our fixed cost proposal. You should expect the project to be completed on cost unless you choose to make changes during the project. Everything involved in the project is transparent so you don’t have to worry about surprise costs.