The Design Process
We provide an integrated design process that allows you to enter the renovation experience with clear expectations.
Initial Meeting & Design Agreement
We believe our first job is to listen to you. We want to know your dreams, needs, timeframes and budget for the finished project to provide a foundation of a good working relationship. Understanding your expectations is our first step when we begin a new construction project. If we all agree that CCG is the right team for your project, we will present you with an estimate on the amount of time it will take to design and draw your project. We also estimate a budget range for the construction phase.
Preliminary Presentation
We present you with initial sketches, discuss and revise the plans to your specifications. At this point, we get a firmer idea about the job’s overall costs.
Discovery Phase
Once the Design Agreement is in place, we ask a lot more questions. We develop concepts by looking at the project as you see it, then we add ideas of our own. This is a highly collaborative and creative part of the process, and is the point where your vision for your new space starts to come together. (This is Cray’s favorite part!)
Design Development
We fully develop the project, meeting with you to share ideas, solutions and budget. When we have your final approval of the sketches, we will proceed to construction drawings that will include all information needed to obtain a building permit. At this point, we may consult a structural engineer and/or architect for additional drawings, if needed.
And, lastly, we make sure to keep the lines of communication open so that we can explore potential design issues as the job progresses, and make any changes to the initial design.
“I've worked with Custom Carpentry Group on 2 additions/renovations, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others (in fact, I do often!) or work with them myself again.
They produce high quality work in a very reasonable amount of time. Everyone is lovely to work with (including their subs). Cray and his team's excellent creative problem solving skills make the process flow well from beginning to end. Also worth mentioning: as an architectural and interior designer, I had a very specific vision for my project and was grateful for all of the times they paused to check with me to confirm even the smallest details.”
— Kelly M.
“I am thrilled with the tiny cottage that Custom Carpentry built for me to use as a craft studio and guest house. Cray and Kathy were great listeners and advisors, and they really understood my vision. Building a small space isn't as easy as it might seem, but their team knew exactly how to make it perfect and stay in budget”
- Bethany C.