We discuss your project in detail and come up with the initial design in 10-15 business days. We go over the details and make necessary changes. Final design is presented to you with 3D(separate service) renderings to help you visualize the project. Once you approve we work on the permit drawings and submit to the city for approval. All changes requested by city are done absolutely free.

Our rates are the most competitive in the industry. Permit drawings depend on the project and can cost from $1500 to $150000 based on project size and complexity. Plans and Structural Analysis are the major design costs associated with the permit plans.

Permit times vary by project complexity. Small projects can get the permits over the counter in 1 day. Medium size projects take 4-8 weeks and large projects may take 8-12 months, depending on cities work load.

While design is a sequential process with one phase depending on the previous, we try to process some phases in parallel for efficiency. Running critical phases in parallel are not recommended as it may result in additional time/cost down the line due to repeat work.

Construction payments are progress based: Demolition, Foundation, Framing, Roofing, Rough Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Finish Installation, Painting/Flooring, etc.
Not all milestones will be applicable to all projects.

Its very common to make changes during construction process. Some changes may need city approvals. For example: Moving location or size of a window, adding lights to the building, etc. These changes are done via a Change Order and any additional expense is send over to you for approval.

Rough Construction, at a high level, includes foundation, framing, roofing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and drywalls. To put it in simple terms it includes all the work where the clients have no finished products selection in picture.

From wall paint and beyond is where the finishes are installed: Cabinets, Counters, Flooring, Lights, etc.

Rough Construction EXCLUDES:
Flooring, kitchen/bath cabinets/vanities, granite, light fixtures, countertop, bathroom finish materials, fireplace, LED lights, special railings, crown molding, baseboards, custom closets, low voltage wiring, doors, windows, closet doors, barn doors, skylight, HVAC(material/labor), Garage Door(material/labor), water heater, custom slab fabrication, slab fabrication for slabs over 26”X120” in dimension, custom shower door(material/labor), appliances, installation of built-in/special appliances, attic exhaust fans, car charger, security system, solar panel, metal/tile roof, exterior trims, fire sprinklers, pavers/grass(material/labor), tiles on porch/patio(material/labor), trees, floor glue/padding, waterfall island, install of full wall tiles/backsplash, wall paper, install of bifold doors, wall/ceiling fixtures, faux beams.

Change Order is a formal way to execute any change that may not be part of the approved permit set. In case you decide to replace your water heater or change the size of your window during construction, any extra expense due to the change is provided to you for approvals. Some changes may need extra time and effort to get formal approvals from the city.

Yes, we have a set of vendors who provide quality service and material. We help you purchase doors, windows, flooring, cabinets, counters, heating and cooling systems.
Our aim is to help our clients with a stress free execution of the project.

Yes, if the scope of work allows certain parts of the home to be functional. We completely isolate the work area by using commercial grade plastic.
It may also be possible to occupy the home for small kitchen and bath remodels.

No. As General Contractors, its our job to manage every day construction activity. In case of any questions we expect you to call the project manager assigned to the project or our office.

Absolutely. We never try to push the finished selections to our clients. Feel free to work with any vendor. Make sure they deliver on time as it may delay the construction.

We work year round and take on new projects all the time. Construction may slow down during severe rains but we resume work as soon as possible.

Yes, every project is handled by a dedicated project manager. The project manager should be your single point of contact and will be working along the entire OR team to successfully complete the project.