The Design - Build Process
To build a custom home is an exciting and rewarding experience; Super Reno may design your project or work closely with your architect. The Design-Build service avoids the disconnect that happens with design-bid-build process, while you watch your vision turn into a reality.
At Super Reno we believe in concept through to creation and have developed a program to assist our clients through every step of the custom building process, alleviating the stress and fears commonly associated with custom home building.
You can rely on our proven, team-oriented approach for seamless design/built process that will ensures the highest quality results in every phase of the project.
Phase One
Study: Discuss your vision, research preliminary budget and initial design requirements.
1. HOMEOWNERS REQUIREMENTS
- Initial Consultations: define your wants and needs
- Preliminary budget range: your budget and timeline
2. PRE-DESIGN PHASE
- Assess site condition: check the site
- Need property: identify desired lot size, location etc.
- Research regulations: local and governmental
- Architectural style: your style preference
3. PRELIMINARY DESIGN
- Conceptual drawings: review draft design proposal, floor plans and elevations
- Scope of work: details, terms, conditions and payment schedule
- Design solutions: study cost effectiveness
- Project estimate: based on approved concept
4. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
- Preliminary specifications: discuss as per your requirement
- Budget: discuss budget for each line item
- Value engineering options: review and discuss
5. CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
- Loan applications: complete if required
- Project approvals: get appropriate approvals
- Indicative estimates: get the estimates
Phase Two
Design: Making initial home feature selections and manage the budget.
6. HOMEOWENERS REQUIREMENTS
- Interior and exterior architectural: details to finalize
- Custom material options: research and finalize
7. CUSTOM SELECTIONS
- Interior designers: get one if required
- Products and accessories: finalize details
8. BUILDING PLANS
- Project engineering: complete the plans
- Landscape architect: get one if required
9. BIDDING
- Building specifications: finalize for sub-contractors
- Construction contract: scope of work, exterior and interior finishes
- Sub-contractors: select and finalize comprehensive project schedule
- Final budget: get the final actual budget
10. PERMITTING
- Approvals: get all local and city approvals prior to construction
- Permits: demolition, tree removal, construction, mechanical, plumbing
Phase Three
Construction: Build the home with detailed plan and supervised construction.
11. PRE-CONSTRUCTION
- Insurance requirements: get the required insurance
- Purchase orders: issue required purchase orders
- Collect lien releases
12. CONSTRUCTION
- Prepare: the construction site (fence, tree protection, drainage control etc.)
- Demolition: existing structure (if any)
- Construction: begin construction work (foundation, exterior and interior)
- Supervise: monitor construction regularly
- Inspections: get inspections at key stages by Municipal Inspectors
- Quality control: make sure the quality is as per the plan
13. DESIGN AND BUILT PARTNERSHIP
- Site visits: regular site visit with relevant people
- Team meetings: Weekly meetings for the progress
14. HOMEOWNER PARTICIPATION
- Site meetings: schedule meetings
- Selections: select and finalize
- Orientation: with the homeowner
15. POST CONSTRUCTION
- Inspection: conduct a final walkthrough
- Possession: receive your keys and homeowner guide
- Warranty: explain and start warranty
- Maintenance: explain the maintenance aspects
- Move in: enjoy your new home