Construction

Once we have a final set of drawings, a signed contract and a building permit in hand, we are ready to begin the construction phase. We know that the construction process is a difficult and stressful period of life, but our years of experience help us to alleviate that as much as possible. We will prepare your house for the construction by protecting areas that are to be left intact, and by barricading off areas of the house in which you will be living, if you choose to stay in the house during the construction. Many people do choose to move out of the house during this time, as it relieves  some of the stress associated with construction.

A detailed construction schedule is presented during the first week on site. The schedule is followed closely, but will change if there is additional work or delays associated with material choices.

There will be one on site “lead carpenter” assigned to your project. He will likely be on your project from beginning to end, and will get additional carpentry help as needed. In addition, there will be a project manager visiting your job on a daily basis to check in and answer questions regarding the project. Either Matthew or Amy will be directly involved in the supervision of your project and are both available for questions at any time in the process.

We will request decisions from you along the way, and you should anticipate spending from 1 to 10 hours a week answering questions and reviewing design options. Delays in client decision making is the single indicator of a delayed schedule. If necessary, we can set up a regular weekly meeting to discuss progress. Many people are surprised by the amount of time that is required to make decisions, but in the end, are satisfied with the final project in getting all of the components just right.

We understand that having your walls taken down and floors and cabinets dismantled can be a scary thing, but we assure you that you are in good hands. We find that in the end, we share a mutual feeling with our clients that the entire process was well worth it.