How it works

Design

Design at OR Homes begins with a complimentary consultation to understand your goals, budget, and property potential. Once aligned, the process moves into a structured sequence to ensure clarity and efficiency.

 


🔹 Free Consultation
     Understand goals, scope, budget, and site potential

🔹 Design Agreement
     Sign proposal and initiate project

🔹 Site Documentation
     Site measurements, survey, soil report (as required)

🔹 Concept Development
    Draft initial plans based on scope

🔹 Client Presentation
    Review proposed plans together

🔹 Design Refinement
    Incorporate feedback and refine through iterations

🔹 Final Plan Approval
    Client sign-off on architectural design

🔹 Engineering & Compliance
    Structural analysis and Title 24 energy documentation

🔹 Permit Set Preparation
    Complete construction-ready drawings

🔹 City Submission
    Submit to Planning & Building departments

🔹 Plan Check & Revisions
    Address city comments until permits are approved

 Construction

At OR Homes, construction begins with disciplined planning and precise execution, ensuring every phase — from foundation to final finishes — is carefully coordinated and quality controlled.


🔹 Permit Approval
     Construction begins after city permits are issued

🔹 Construction Agreement
     Sign construction contract and finalize schedule

🔹 Site Preparation
     Mobilization, protection, demolition (if applicable)

🔹 Excavation & Foundation
     Footings, foundation systems, inspections

🔹 Framing
     Structural framing, shear, roof framing

🔹 Roofing & Exterior Envelope
     Roof installation, waterproofing, windows, exterior systems

🔹 Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
     Rough installations and city inspections

🔹 Insulation & Sheetrock
     Insulation inspection, drywall installation

🔹 Interior Finishes Begin
     Painting (primer), flooring prep

🔹 Finish MEP
     Install fixtures, outlets, lighting, plumbing trim

🔹 Cabinetry & Millwork
     Cabinets, countertops, tubs, sinks, hardware

🔹 Final Finishes
     Final paint, flooring completion, detailing

🔹 Final Inspections
     City inspections and approvals

🔹 Project Completion
     Professional cleanup and prepare for occupancy



Below is a more visual presentation of the process...

Architecture at OR Homes

At OR Homes, our architectural design process begins with a deep understanding of your goals, lifestyle, and property potential. We conduct a thorough feasibility and zoning analysis before developing thoughtful concept designs that balance aesthetics, functionality, and long-term value. Through collaborative refinement, detailed construction documentation, and seamless coordination with engineering and permitting agencies, we ensure each project moves efficiently from vision to reality — with precision and clarity at every step.

Construction at OR Homes

At OR Homes, our construction process is built on precision, transparency, and disciplined execution. From pre-construction planning through final inspection, we manage every phase with structured scheduling, quality control, and proactive coordination. Our team ensures that what was thoughtfully designed is built with craftsmanship, accountability, and attention to detail — delivering projects on time and with lasting value.