Design Build Process

Fall Remodeling Tips Open House - Sun Design Offices [October 18, 2008]

Your Home Remodeling Project - Getting Started

We Listen…We Design…We Build.

Communication is the key to a successful relationship and we take pride in our ability to be in touch with you every step of the way. We understand that the thought of allowing people into your home can be daunting and we work to make you comfortable right away.

Your project will be assigned to a Sun Design team that will include a dedicated salesperson, designer, and project manager. This team will see your project through from start to finish. Our process is simple but detailed. We would like to take some time to review our process with you, so you will know what to expect when working with us.

Step 1
Let’s Get Acquainted

At our free on-site consultation, we will discuss your project with you to gain an understanding of your goals and motivations. This ensures that we can make informed recommendations on how to meet your needs. We will also discuss your budget and provide an estimate for your project.

Next, we will prepare a Pre-Construction Design Agreement, which will outline an estimate of your project. At this time, the agreement is signed and design fee is paid, which is later credited to your construction contract. Now we are ready to start. Let the excitement begin!

Step 2
Creating Your Space

Your designer and salesperson will visit your home and confirm all the details of your project. At this visit, measurements will be taken and a project schedule will be determined. Then, your designer goes to work, creating the space that you envision. Once the plans are ready, we will set up a meeting to review them in detail with you. There may be only one design review meeting or several depending on the complexity of your project.

Step 3
Ironing out the Details

Before any of the work starts we want to make sure we have thought of everything. To do this we schedule a Production Team Review where the team assigned to your project will meet at your home. The Sun Design team will take this time to review plans and confer with one another on any outstanding questions. On the same day, one-on-one meetings with the all of the trade contractors scheduled to work on your home will take place. This ensures that everyone working on your project understands the schedule and plan.

Some of the most important details will be decided in your Selections Meeting. Flooring, lighting, cabinets, and much more must be decided in order to prepare an accurate budget. And we will help guide you through the process.

Once all of the selections and designs are finalized there will be a Contract Budget and Plan Review where the complete budget for your project will be presented to you.

Step 4
Time to Get Started

Approximately two weeks before construction starts on your project we will hold a Pre-Construction Meeting. During this meeting we will review the schedule with you. Once we have started working on your project, we will conduct a walk-thru with you each week where we will ask you for feedback on how things are going. We consider this a critical part of the process as it is our goal to make sure that we are meeting your expectations every step of the way.

Step 5
Enjoying Your New Space

Once the final nail has been hammered and all work has been completed, we ask that you prepare a final completion list. We too, will prepare our own list of items that may need attention before your project is considered officially completed. The two lists will be compared and combined, and Sun Design will work to complete any outstanding items as quickly as possible.

The only thing left to do is relax and enjoy your new space!

Call us today at… 877-406-3204 and ask us your most pressing home remodeling questions OR simply leave us a comment below.