Some Design/Build Projects - Whole house renovations, room additions, second story additions, attic renovations, kitchen expansion, and bathroom expansions.

With the Coacher design/build process, you receive all your design, build and remodeling services from us, as opposed to several different contractors.

Our Design/Build Remodeling Process Approach

INITIAL CONSULTATION ( COST: No charge )
• Meet at your home
• Discuss project objectives, requirements, budget and design needs
• Review client’s design ideas, magazine clippings, pictures and notes
• We offers recommendations, options, investment range

   PHASE 1  
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT / FEASIBILITY RETAINER ( COST: $1,000-$3,000 on average )
• Discuss initial plans, review existing mechanical and structural systems, check zoning restrictions and develop an investment range
• Upon approval of investment range and project parameters, sign retainer and begin the formal design process (Retainer fee is based on the overall scope of the project)
• Coacher takes measurements and before photos

PRELIMINARY REVIEW
• Review plan options and narrow choices
• Client makes general material selections
• Assignments may be given to client, i.e. shop for appliances, plumbing fixtures, hardware, etc.

   PHASE 2  
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT  ( COST: 7% of the projected construction costs )
• Continue to make material selections with Coacher, product showrooms or internet
• Refine floor plan and elevations

REVIEW & FINALIZE DESIGN DOCUMENTS
• Finalize selections of products, materials, colors, etc. and review detailed plans and specifications

JOB-SITE MEETING
• Coacher Designer, Project Manager, and Trade Contractors meet to review the project, final plans and specifications on site
• Any job-site challenges are discussed
• A firm contract price is obtained

   PHASE 3  
SIGNING THE CONTRACT  ( COST: Fixed price contract )
• Final plans, specifications, and contract are reviewed and signed
• Down payment due at contract signing
• Client receives final plans and specifications

PRE-START CONFERENCE AT JOB-SITE
• Coacher Project Manager, Designer, and Clients meet to "walk through" your project prior to production
• All "Housekeeping" questions are addressed

CONSTRUCTION 
• Permits procured by Coacher
• Flowchart of project
• Weekly meeting between client and Project Manager
• Coordinate subs / inspections
• Payments made according to draw schedule
• Punch list at completion of project