Many people dream of building their dream home but often don’t know where to start.  It would seem to make sense that you need to start with a designer or architect and once your vision is complete, find a contractor to build it.  This is one way to go.  However, we believe, it’s best to find a company who can do it all, and that is a design build firm like Custom Homes Building and Remodeling.  Using a one stop shop sets you up for success from the beginning.

  1. Teamwork makes the dream work

Building a home truly is a collaborative effort between many trades.  Each person is an expert in their trade but may not necessarily have enough knowledge of other trades to guide you accurately.  For example, an architect may come up with a gorgeous design but then when you start receiving bids, you realize the build is out of your budget.  Architects may not know the true cost of many items.  The same can be said for designers.  A designer does just that- design a space for the potential of what it can be. If you are looking for a simple design, he or she may be able to give you a ballpark figure of cost.  However, if you are building for high end design, executing the vision, both structurally and financially, may not be feasible.  Having all three in house makes open communication easy and makes the design process more efficient.

  1. Proven processes improve performance

Right from the start, everyone is on the same page.  The plans are developed in collaboration so no one is wasting time creating something that won’t be buildable.  Any issues that pop up are quickly resolved.  Best of all, you don’t have to be the middle man trying to relay messages between trades.  This gives you more time to concentrate on finishes.  It also keeps the entire project on a more fluid timeline.  You’d be surprised how much time can be wasted waiting on different trades to make their updates in order for the others to perform.  A project manager oversees the whole project to make sure it is running smoothly, on time, and on budget.

  1. Staying on budget is important to you

It’s no secret that costs can quickly rise within any remodel or building project.  Unknown expenses can pop up based on things hidden behind walls or city requirements. The design finishes you fall in love with can easily exceed proposed allowances.  Any delay can increase costs as well.  When you have three sets of eyes on your project, it makes it easier to catch potential cost increases ahead of time.  Everyone working together makes staying on budget not only a possibility but a probability.

We know from experience that staying on time and on budget while still delivering a quality project is what makes our clients the happiest.  Why try to manage and coordinate multiple trades yourself when you can hire someone to do it?  If you feel a design build firm is the right fit for you, please feel free to reach out to us!