Pre-Construction Phase
First Meeting
We meet with you on site to discuss your plans and how we might work together.
Client Vision and Needs Development
Once we agree to work together, we test your boundaries to better learn what is important to you, the budget you are prepared to work with, and potential time constraints.
Concept Development
With these parameters and your feedback fresh in our minds, we prepare sketches and schematics to capture the identified elements. Municipal and site investigations are carried out, as well as land survey if required. Then, in a back and forth review process, your requirements take shape. Along the way, engineers and key trades are consulted to get a sense of do-ability and cost.
Design Development
Permit and working drawings are prepared and when you are satisfied with these drawings, we put together a package for your approval: plans, itemized cost estimate and proposed timeline. Depending upon the project, a Development Permit, Building Permit, or Variance can be applied for at this time.
Selecting Fixtures and Finishes
Now, we work with you selecting and cataloging the fixtures and finishes. This involves visiting supplier showrooms, discussions with specialty contractors, reviewing brochures and researching web sites. As the permits or variance are approved, the cost estimate and timeline is adjusted and with your approval we move ahead to the construction phase.
Construction Phase
Mobilization
Once the Building Permit is obtained. The work crews and contractors are notified of the schedule. Items requiring a long delivery time are ordered. A pre-construction meeting is held with you to review your expectations and concerns. Last adjustments are made to the plan to make certain it works for you.
Implementation
Now the onsite work begins on your home. Equipment, tools and supplies are delivered. The work crews arrive and the transformation takes place. The project is closely monitored for how the job is proceeding relative to schedule, approved budget and adherence to specifications. Throughout this stage there will be regular meetings to keep you informed on the status of the project.
Substantial Completion and Follow-up
When your renovation is ready for occupancy, we do a walk through of the project with you to find how you feel about how it went and the finished product. Following this, we attend to any issues and follow up again in 45 days to see that everything is in order. Then in one year, we do our final inspection to be certain everything is working properly.