Our Process for planning your dream home
Experience
Listen. Collaborate. Deliver.
At Phase One, we want to erase the stigma that a construction project has to be miserable. That is why we have created a construction experience that is informative, transparent, and fun. We talk with you, not at you. And we present you with all of the information you need to choose what you want for your home. Whether you only need quick construction documents or a creative team of experts to walk with you through the design experience, Phase One exists for you.
the phase one exper-ience
08 Conversation
It starts with a phone call where we can talk about the project and get a feel for working together. We’ll listen to your hopes and dreams for what you want this to be, and ask questions to find out as much as we can about you, so that we can provide the best designs to fit your needs.
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Consultation
A Construction Consultation is the next step after an initial call, and the first real step in the Phase One Experience toward getting your construction ready plans. We’ll meet — preferably on-site — and discuss the project more thoroughly in order to give you an idea of the potential costs and construction hurdles, based on our experience.
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The experience begins
If we mutually agree on moving forward with construction planning, we’ll send you a cost estimate for your Phase One Experience & Deliverables (plans) based on the size and scope of your project.
Note: Some clients do NOT move forward with the Phase One Experience after the consultation and that is OK! We never want someone to spend money on plans that can’t actually be produced.
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You speak, we listen
We begin by helping you define your goals and vision. You’ll be assigned an architectural design lead from our talented team who will listen to everything you want to accomplish. Opening the space, expanding the kitchen, removing an unused closet — whatever the case may be — we listen first, so that we can design concepts that work within the build of your home to best meet your needs.
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Measure
Your designer will come on-site and get exact measurements of your current space in order to create an As-Built Plan Document. An As-Built plan is required for permitting, but it can also help you visualize the current floorpan against the new designs.
For New Construction projects, the as-built is replaced by the Discovery process including on-site measuring and surveying.
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You dream, we design
This is the fun part! After listening to everything you want to accomplish, we come up with unique design concepts to solve the problem that fit within your budget — or notify you of options that might stretch your budget, but create a better solution. Plus, our team of designers have real construction experience, which means we can alleviate code and permitting issues before they arise.
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collaborate
Along the way, we will have multiple meetings where we present and discuss the design plans. Throughout these meetings we help educate you on the actual construction process, typical timelines, impact on your daily life, and how much this project will cost in real construction dollars. We want you to fully understand what you are getting into before you invest in construction. Clients tell us this is the most valuable piece of the Phase One Experience.
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deliver
Once final designs are approved, we deliver Permit Documents that your contractor can use to pull construction permits and immediately get to work.
We have an in-house architect of record and partner company, Massey Engineering, who can sign off on complex structural issues as needed to ensure code specifications and requirements are met.
About Permit Documents
What They Are
Permit Documents are the technical drawings and specs required for a contractor to obtain permits and begin construction.
What They Are Not
Permit documents do not typically include the final design selections for your home. Finishing details like paint colors, light fixtures, countertops, and tile selections will still need to be determined with your designer or contractor during the construction process.
our commitment to you
Accurate Permit Documents
There is nothing a contractor hates more than having to redo work because plans weren’t right. We provide construction documents that are permit-ready and HOA approved, so that all the contractor has to do is give a quote, and get to work. Local contractors love getting plans from Phase One.
Phase One construction documents are guaranteed to pass Permitting – Call us if any issues arise.
unmatched Expertise + Support
As a combined team of contractors and interior designers, we are experts in both fields. By using our expertise you can expect to have construction headaches mitigated before a hammer ever hits a nail — resulting in fewer change orders, and a better overall experience.
Throughout your construction process, your contractor can call us directly with any questions that arise from the plan documents. You don’t have to be caught in the middle trying to make decisions without informed help.
