Design & planning
For many kitchen projects, allow 1–3 months to refine drawings, choose materials, and develop the proposal.
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Our process
Plan with confidence.
Build with care.
Our No-Surprises Plan puts the decisions in the right order.
From first conversation to final cleanup
A considered path to your new space.
1
Discovery
We listen first.
We talk about your home, priorities, and investment range to see whether we are a good fit.
2
Development plan
A clear way forward.
We outline the design work, investigation, and planning your particular project needs.
3
Design & selections
Make it yours.
Together we refine the layout, choose materials, and coordinate the technical details with our trade partners.
4
No-Surprises Plan
Know before we build.
Your design, detailed scope, fixed-cost proposal, and construction schedule are agreed before work begins.
5
Construction
Care in every detail.
Eric manages trades, deliveries, quality, and daily updates through inspections and professional cleanup.
The work before the work
What goes into your plan?
- Plans and drawings, reviewed and refined together
- Selections for fixtures and finish materials
- Technical walkthrough with our trade partners
- Structural analysis and investigation where needed
- Detailed specifications and an itemized scope
- Fixed-cost proposal, contracts, and construction calendar
Design and development is a separate paid phase. You can review the completed construction proposal before deciding to move forward.
A realistic timeline
Good work takes a plan.
Design and planning, ordering and permitting, and construction are separate phases. Your choices and your home determine the time each needs.
Ordering & scheduling
Kitchen projects often need 1–2 months for ordering and staging. Permit reviews and material availability can change this window.
Construction
You receive a calendar before the work starts. The scope and sequence of custom installations determine its length.
- Bathrooms
- 3–12 weeks
- Kitchens
- 4–16+ weeks
- Basements
- 4–12+ weeks
- Main levels / multiple rooms
- 8–24+ weeks
General construction ranges. A custom shower and glass enclosure, for example, may need sequential measuring, fabrication, and installation. Tell us early if a deadline matters.
Honest expectations
Fewer surprises.
Not impossible promises.
We plan carefully to reduce changes once work starts. A change you request or an issue hidden inside a wall or under a floor can still affect cost or schedule.
During construction, Eric keeps you informed about progress and what comes next. You have a direct point of contact for questions throughout the project.
Your point of contact
The plan has a person behind it.
Eric coordinates the trades, materials, permits, inspections, and day-to-day questions that keep the project moving.
You receive a construction calendar before work begins, followed by direct updates on progress and what to expect next. Quality checks and problem-solving happen throughout construction, not just at the final walkthrough.
What your project manager does · How the three timeline phases fit together
Finishing includes professional cleanup and attention to the remaining details. Afterward, our client-care service gives you someone to contact about warranty questions or later home needs.
Step one
Let’s talk about your home.
A fifteen-minute conversation about your space, your priorities, and what you have in mind. Friendly advice. No pressure.
A good place to begin
Schedule a 15-minute call.
A friendly conversation about your home and what’s possible.
Choose a day and time for your introductory call.
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