The process page exists because homeowners fear chaos — cost overruns, missed deadlines, communication that disappears mid-project. A documented, phase-by-phase process page directly addresses that fear and is one of the highest-trust pages a design-build firm can publish.
Most design-build firms have a documented process internally; far fewer publish it well externally. The brief's job is to push the writer to lay out the actual phases — discovery, design, contract, permitting, build, punch list, warranty — with what happens in each, what the client does, and what the firm does.
A good process page doesn't pretend the project will be effortless. It acknowledges decision points, change-order handling, and the realities of a multi-month build. That honesty is what separates this page from generic "we make it easy" filler.
Process pages convert when they're specific and honest, and fail when they're abstract or rosy. The brief enforces phase-level detail, names the client's role in each phase, and flags the over-promising language ("stress-free," "no surprises") that erodes trust with experienced buyers.
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What happens, what we ask, what you bring. Typically 60–90 minutes, no charge.
Concept, schematic, design development. 3D renderings, finish selections. Typically 4–8 weeks.
Itemized scope, materials, schedule, payment milestones. Signed before any demo.
We pull permits and coordinate inspections. Typically 2–6 weeks depending on jurisdiction.
Demo, framing, mechanical rough-in, drywall, finishes. Weekly site meetings, real-time updates.
Walkthrough with you, list of remaining items, target close-out date.
Workmanship warranty period, manufacturer warranties, 11-month follow-up walkthrough.
A dedicated project manager runs the build phase, with the principal designer involved through every key decision. You'll have one phone number and one email for daily questions.
Weekly site meetings on a set day, plus written progress notes between meetings. We use a client portal for documents, photos, and selections.
Any change to scope, materials, or finishes is documented as a written change order with a price and schedule impact. You sign before the work proceeds. Our average project comes in within 5% of the original contract.
Yes — permits are part of our scope. We pull them, coordinate inspections, and close them out at the end of the project.
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