The Slotegraaf
process.
From start to finish, we provide clear communication and seamless collaboration, keeping you informed, engaged, and confident as we bring your vision to life.
Our 3 Step Design Process
We love it when clients are excited and enthusiastic about their renovation or new home. Helping them solidify their ideas and vision through the design process is the first part in creating an enjoyable, rewarding experience for them.
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First We Listen
Home renovation and new build projects always start with a meeting to discuss your ideas. We take a look at your needs, style preferences and lifestyle to see that the proposed project would result in a home that works for you.
We gather any details on the project, discuss the relevant permit requirements, review time frames, and put together a preliminary project proposal with an educated estimate of the budget needed.
Once you’re happy with the preliminary proposed project we will begin to work towards final construction plans.
2
Plan for Success
Our Project Manager will collaborate with you to assemble a skilled design team tailored to your needs. This team may include a Home Designer, Interior Design Consultant, and/or Architect as needed. We are flexible and equipped with the expertise and systems to create fully developed professional plans for any sized project.
3
Vision to Blueprint
With the conclusion of the design phase, you will receive a complete set of plans for your project. Depending on the project type, these may include renderings of your floor plan(s), exterior elevation views, and detailed drawings.
The plans are detailed to the point that a clear project scope and budget can be defined. They are not yet permit-ready or construction drawings, in order to keep your costs limited before you’ve decided exactly what is included. The full set of design plans are your property to move forward with as you wish.
Our 5 Step Build Process
The process of building a new home, addition or renovation often contains many moving parts. With so many aspects to consider, managing the project is key. We oversee every step, coordinating the schedule, contractors, and materials to ensure a stress-free process and timely completion.
1
Preparation is Key
The design plans you’ve developed with your Design Consultant are now revised with the technical components to be construction ready and in a format to submit for permit approvals. We’ve identified all relevant permits needed for your project and we’ll be taking care of getting those at this point.
The Project Manager will ensure a full site assessment is completed if required to take more measurements, identify relevant issues and get all utility locates.
2
Signatures and Schedules
A contract for the construction phase is presented, which outlines in detail all elements of the project, including costs, timeline and your selections schedule. We establish a firm finish date and will work to achieve this throughout the entire project.
The project timeline is carefully scheduled to coordinate an extensive number of variables, so that every phase is completed on time without holding up the next. Making any final selections, like cabinetry finishes or certain electrical locations for example, are scheduled so that you always know what’s expected and when. When you have ample time, you’re assured of never feeling rushed into making your decisions.
3
Construction Begins
Your project progresses smoothly through proper planning and good team communication. Your Project Manager, Design Consultant and Construction Manager are in regular contact, ensuring all details are relayed and any issues are properly addressed.
Site inspections and quality control reviews are scheduled on a regular basis. You’re kept up to date with construction progress via regular emails and phone calls from your Project Manager, and you will also be in regular communication with your Design Consultant throughout the project.
4
Finishing Up the Details
As scheduled, the construction is completed. We’ll arrange a visit with you to do a walk-through to inspect all the details together. Because it’s our mission to listen and address your preferences or concerns along the way, this meeting just ensures that all the little jobs are cleaned up and you are 100% thrilled with the work.
We will go over your Warranty, one of the most extensive in the industry, and leave you with a binder for your future reference. To learn more, visit our warranty page.
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After-Project Care
Even after your renovation or new home has been built, it’s still important to us to continue to build our relationship with you. Should you want to discuss your home, or any issues that come up in the future, your Project Manager will always be available to help.
The manager will also contact you to arrange a follow-up visit at the one year mark to make sure there are no new concerns or issues.
Our Work
Browse our full projects to explore some of our best work, or view some inspiring spaces and spark inspiration for your own custom build or renovation.
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