Stage 1: Discovery
This is the beginning of your remodeling journey and covers areas such as: What project(s) are best suited for my home and family? What do these projects typically cost? How do I go about paying for a remodeling project? What type of Remodeling Company is right for me and my project? Do I want to complete any of the work myself?Contact the Design Build pros to save time and money!!!
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Discovery Services Offered by the Design Build Planners:
- Lifestyle and Design Profile consultation to determine how you live in your home and what aesthetics you desire
- Potential work scope assessment (different variations of a similar project, or 3 different projects for comparison)
- Universal Design and Aging in Place strategies
Determining which of the four remodeling groups you are in: DIY (Do It Yourself), G.C. (General Contract) your own project, hire an owner-operator remodeling firm, or hire a full service remodeling firm
- Collateral repair and alterations assessment for areas outside the work zone
- Dust Protection plan based on the needs of your family, pets, and day-to-day activities
- Overview of possible design solutions
- Estimated budget ranges for all aspects of the project(s)
- “Green” options to improve household performance and reduce carbon footprint
- Exploration of funding and payment solutions
- Plan anticipated start and completion time frames
Stage 2: Project Planning

- Detailed Measure Service covering the existing and proposed areas for the project*
- Comprehensive photo survey of the existing and proposed areas, utilities, obstacles, etc.*
- Review and/or complete profile checklists from stage 1, as well as design and investment options
- Feasibility study
- Provide 3 preliminary project design options
- Detailed floor plans for each design (to scale) depicting the new space, remodeled areas, and affected existing space
3D, color dollhouse overviews for each design of the new and/or remodeled space
- 3D, color rendered elevation views for each design of new and/or remodeled space
- In process web meeting to review the progress of the development
- Anticipated start and completion dates
- Complete work scope for the main project broken into more than 45 distinct project categories
- Accurate investment budget listed to coincide with all the project categories
- List of suggested +/- options to the work scope and budget
- Personalized Project Portfolio to organize and store documentation for each stage
- In Person Book Review the entire portfolio*
- Introduction of Preferred Remodeler Program: Companies that have undergone a detailed screening process and are vetted by the Design Build Planners
- Discussion of “next step” actions
Stage 3: Pre-Production

- Advanced design and development of project plan and 3D views
- Remodeler Comparison chart to finalize your best-suited remodeler
- In-home interviews of potential remodelers*
- Trade Partner check lists
- Permitting assistance*
- Architectural services*
- Variance applications and assistance (when required)*
- VIP Product selection services
- Trade Partner discounts on many materials
- Product selection review
- Pre-Production walkthroughs*
- Pack-up and organizational services
- Temporary storage solutions
Stage 4: Build the Project!

- Ground rules for clear, continuous communication and updates
- Cloud-based project management solutions
- Complete documentation protocols
- Meetings (in-person and/or web) with production staff to discuss progress, pending items and issues
- Dust protection inspection
- Work safety inspections
- Site visits for work site cleanliness and craftsmanship inspection*
- Take in-process pictures for documentation
- Substantial completion walkthrough*
- Take final after pictures
Stage 5: Post-Production Follow-up
Now that your project is complete, it is important to make sure that your documentation and warranties are in order, final inspections are completed, and furniture comes in. There is no such thing as “maintenance free”, so you need to plan for preventative maintenance to ensure the mechanicals, appliances, and workmanship lasts a long time. Our follow-up services help make sure you enjoy your new remodeled space!- Video slideshow that documents the progress from before, through design, in process, onto completion
- Final walkthrough*
- 12 and 24 month project anniversary inspections for preventative maintenance
- Access to VIP discounts with trade partners for future products
- Complimentary “ask the expert” service for home related questions
- Complimentary consultations for future projects
- Handyman services*
- Referral network program
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