Redefining Process
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How we work
We work with you—and the right designer or architect—to develop essential plans your remodel will be built from. These are scaled drawings that define the scope, guide trade bids, and are required for permits.
Note: We can recommend trusted designers and architects if you don’t have one in place.
Our expert sub-contractors visit the site to inform real-time, scope-aligned estimates.
We then prepare an itemized estimate that breaks down every part of your project by trade and materials. It shows transparent pricing—and where you can adjust based on budget or design goals.
Once you’re under contract, we’ll finalize selections and materials and apply for permits. You’ll also receive access to a project management hub where you can track our progress, communicate with our team, and view daily updates.
Once a project plan is in place, you’ll have a project manager and lead carpenter assigned to your project. A member of our team will be on-site Monday through Friday, 8-5 to ensure a clean, respectful job site. We also warranty our work for two years after completion.
What’s a detailed estimate—and why would I pay for one?
Think of it like architectural plans with pricing: a 15–20 page document created after 40+ hours of planning and collaboration with expert trade partners. You’ll see every line item, every option, and every decision laid out for your project—so there are no surprises later.
Choosing the right contractor
Seeing a contractor’s past work and hearing from previous clients can provide assurance about their quality and professionalism.
Our approach: We encourage site visits and connect potential clients with past customers to share their experience.
Some contractors provide low initial estimates only to hit clients with unexpected costs later.
Our approach: Our estimates are painstakingly detailed and based on informed bids from our trade partners. This minimizes surprises and allows us to come in on budget, typically within single-digit percentage points from our estimates.
Every contractor marks up their work, but low bids with hidden markups can end up costing more than a straightforward, honest estimate.
Our approach: We have a 15% margin on trade partners and materials and charge projected, on-site management hours to run our projects, ensuring no hidden fees or surprise change orders.
The quality of subcontractors directly impacts the project outcome. Unvetted, low-cost trades can lead to poor workmanship and lengthy delays.
Our approach: Through 20 years of responsible business, we have assembled a reliable roster of the best trade partners in the region—small business owners who meet our standards for craftsmanship and reliability.
It’s common for contractors to book multiple projects at once without the support or manpower to efficiently reach an agreed-upon finish date. Homeowners often experience days or weeks of no progress as the result of poor planning and mismatched schedules.
Our approach: We assign a project manager and a lead carpenter to every project, which means every day of your project, someone will be on-site. Apprentices, a master carpenter, and trade partners will also rotate in according to schedule.
A clear timeline and consistent communication keep your project on track. Delays due to poor scheduling can add stress and cost.
Our approach: Our estimates provide the framework for a detailed build plan and realistic schedule—we don’t swing a hammer until we have a finish date we can commit to. Every last detail of our progress is communicated to you through CoConstruct, a project management software that ensures your project is done on time, on budget—and right.
Reimagining home.
