THE PROCESS
A new project is always exciting. A successful new custom home build needs thoughtful planning and detailed costing. You have ideas that you've been thinking of for a while, and the possibilities are inspiring. Where to start?
HOW WE WORK
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Initial Meeting
We meet in person or online to discuss:
- your plans;
- your own designs/sketches/visions of the future build;
- your preliminary budget.
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Preliminary Design
We visit your building site to to understand how the building will fit into the landscape. Then, our design team with the joint experience of 110 years(!) creates a precise 3D model of your future house with an attention to the smallest details. Once you approve the preliminary design, we present you an approximate cost to build based on the concept drawings.
FYI: In case you decide not to proceed further than this stage, you get to keep all the drawings, estimates, and revisions that we created for you.
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Pre-construction Planning
We sign our Cost Planning Agreement. Then simultaneously:
- Our draft person creates a complete set of construction drawings;
- The drawings get approved by the licensed structural engineer. He specializes in timber frame construction, and is specifically knowledgeable in environmentally-conscious building practices and the proper use and design of traditional mortice-and-tenon joinery;
- We investigate your building site soil condition, dig test holes and execute the load-bearing soil test;
- When the drawings are ready, we develop a fixed-price quote for a defined scope of work. It guarantees no unexpected cost overruns or extra charges to you.
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Contract
Once you approve the quote, we develop and present a fixed-price contract to you for your review and approval. This document defines:
- detailed scope of work;
- clearly-articulated warranties and guarantees;
- project timeline;
- change order process;
- cancellation and delay policy;
- payment schedule.
When this contract is signed we book our calendar for your project and start our preparation work immediately.
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Building Process
In the process of building we keep in touch with you regularly so that you always know what we are doing at the moment (not literally, of course!) and what is the next step. Once construction is complete, we do a final walk-through with you to ensure that everything is exactly as you want it.
When the construction is done we present you with all the necessary documentation on the safe operation of your home, so you can enjoy your new home for years to come.
