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Butler's pantry cabinetry, an example of detailed preconstruction planning

Service

Design + Preconstruction

Planning, layouts, selections, visualization, estimating, scope development, and construction preparation.

This is the part of a renovation most homeowners never see priced separately, and it's where projects are won or lost. Design and preconstruction is where the layout gets resolved, the selections get made, the scope gets written down, and the estimate stops being a guess. Every hour spent here is an hour not spent making decisions in a torn-open house.

What’s Included

  • Existing-conditions review and measurement
  • Space planning and layout development
  • Design direction and material palette
  • Visualization and drawings
  • Selections management — cabinetry, stone, tile, plumbing, lighting, hardware
  • Scope development and written specification
  • Detailed estimating
  • Trade partner coordination and preliminary scheduling
  • Permit documentation

What actually matters on this work

Decisions before demolition
Selections finalized in advance let us order long-lead items early and keep the schedule from stalling on a backordered fixture.
A scope you can actually read
A written scope is what makes a number meaningful. Without it, two estimates for the same project aren't comparable.
Design informed by cost
Because we build what we design, cost implications surface while the drawing can still change — not after it's been priced.

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How It Runs

Every project follows the same five stages.

Consultation · Design & Planning · Preconstruction · Construction · Completion

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Start Your Project

Tell us about your home.

Share a few details about the space and what you'd like to change. We'll follow up to schedule a consultation and walk the project with you.