process

Our Design-Build Process

A clear path from your first ideas to a plan we can build. See how the discussion, design agreement, proposal, approvals, and construction fit together.

1. Discuss the Home and Your Goals

We begin with your priorities, the existing property, and the work you are considering. We discuss scope, budget expectations, timing, and the planning or city-review steps the project may involve.

This conversation helps both sides understand the project and decide whether the approach is a good fit. You do not need every answer before you get in touch.

2. Define the Design Work

When design services are needed, we prepare an agreement describing that scope and schedule. The design fee depends on the requirements of your project.

We develop a preliminary 3D model and draft existing and proposed layouts for your review. Your feedback helps refine the plan before the construction details are developed. Architectural and structural drawings, along with Title 24 calculations, are addressed as the project requires.

3. Develop the Plans and Proposal

We review the final drawings with you before submitting them to the city. At this stage, we also prepare an itemized construction proposal based on the plans.

During plan check, we monitor the review and respond to comments or requests for additional detail. Once the plans are approved, the construction permit can be obtained. Review and approval timing depends on the project and the city.

4. Build, Communicate, and Walk Through

With the approved drawings and construction proposal in place, we prepare the construction agreement. Once it is signed and you authorize the work, construction can begin.

We coordinate the trades, sequence the work, arrange inspections, and provide progress updates. Decisions or changes are discussed as the project develops. The final walk-through is an opportunity to review the finished work together.

Explore Materials and Layout Ideas

Use these visualizer tools to explore kitchens, bathrooms, countertop edges, and floor patterns. Save ideas you want to discuss with us. A visualizer is a starting point for selections, not a construction drawing or a project quote.

These tools are best viewed on a desktop computer. Material availability, dimensions, and suitability should be confirmed during project planning.

Start With a Conversation

What would you like your home to do better?