Meet with builder
- Compatibility ( Can you and builder communicate likes/dislikes)
- See sample of work
- Interview one to three. More than three tends to overwhelm the process
- Discuss quality, budget and time constraint
House plans
Options
- Review contractors house plans choices with minor changes ($300.00 to $1000.00)
- Choose from house plan book ($400.00 to $2000.00 plus changes $200.00 to a $1000.00) Copyrights apply and require approvals.
- Architect can work with you and builder ($1500.00 and up) Sketches, photos, concepts, and approvals
A $1500.00 retainer is due at start of design phase. Proposal of final design.
- Allow 2-3 weeks for builder (this give time for subs to get estimates in)
- The proposal will reflect draw and revision level
- Proposal will have allowances and can have copy of items to make allowances. (best for client pick items prior to proposal but not required)
- Contract with final cost. (Amendments signed by customer can change cost)
Construction
- Sign contract and deposit
- Permits and approvals (once received the building process starts)
- Allowance items are finalized
- Remaining balances are disbursed based on percent completed
- Final payment due upon completion
