In order to help our potential clients understand what may be entailed in the palnning and construction of a project we though to provide some insight into the typical progression for most building and renovation projects we undertake.
This is the initial conversation where we discuss the generalities of your project. It's often performed through a few phone calls and/or emails, possibly photos / site visit, and consists of determining things like:
• What is your vision? What it is you want to do?
• Is it possible with your lot, existing home, etc.?
• What types of materials / finishes do you have in mind?
• What is your timeline and budget?
• How will your project be funded?
• Have you considered potential lifestyle impacts?
• Do we feel we could be a good fit?
A provisional verbal estimate may (or may not) be provided at this stage. This estimate is not ‘set in stone’ and is subject to change as the actual details are determined.
If there seems to be a possibility for a compatible relationship, we would then enter into a Preliminary Building Agreement (PBA) so we start the actual pre-construction and design process.
There is a fee for this stage and the process can take anywhere from 1 to 6 months (or more). Some of the services which may be performed are:
Designer Fees are charged separately for any assistance with Product, Material, and/or Color Selections based on the level required for the project. Clients may retain their own designer if they wish. All Professional, Survey, Architectural, Engineering, and Design fees are also the responsibility of the Client and charged separately from the PBA fees. Architectural, engineering, and surveyors are typically booked 3 to 6 months out.
Once the final plans are completed (including engineering); all product, material, and color selections have been made; and any zoning, environmental, or HOA approvals are secured, etc., we then provide a written preliminary construction budget so you will know upfront the actual projected costs involved with your project.
When this agreement has been accepted and initial payments have been submitted to us, the application for Construction permits will be submitted.
This is also when the plans will be remitted to the city / county for review. This process may take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on complexity of the project and backlog.
Permits that require more intricate Engineering, Tree Surveys, and/or Land Development may take longer.
After all necessary permits are obtained, and the majority of special order and hard-to-secure items have been confirmed as available, construction will then begin.
The timeline for construction will depend on the size of your project, specific selections and design, the weather, and supply chain delays. Due to the current construction environment, we do not guarantee an exact completion date--however, we ususally can provide a general idea of when things may come to a close.
Typical stages of this phase include (but are not limited to):
Thank you for your interest and we hope that this help you to understand the general progression of our construction processess.
