DESIGN SERVICES
As a design build remodeler, Castle Building & Remodeling focuses on finding the project design and budget that will work best for each homewoner. At Castle, we have several tools and a team full of designers to make your remodeling dreams a reality. From the initial budget documents to 3D drawing tools, to production involvement in project planning; our goal is a beautiful, well planned, financially feasible project that is finished on a pre-determined timeline. Unlike stand alone design services, our system integrates the pricing into the design process. Whether your style is traditional, modern, or transitional, our process and professional design team will find you the best value in residential remodeling. If you have questions about how the design build process works, please ask your designer to explain our process or call our office with inquiries.
The Beginning Stages of the Design Process CONSULTATION Using the pop up on our website, please schedule your phone consultation with our sales team. We will reach out to confirm your call. During the phone consult, we will discuss what you want to accomplish with your remodeling project, any special needs, and what type of investment you want to make in your home. As we discuss the project over the phone we will be taking notes to pass along to the sales person or designer that visits your home. CREATE A VISION During the first visit to your home we will discuss the project(s) with you, take photographs, and measurements and explain how Castle performs the design & planning process. We will leave a copy of our pretty brochure that contains information about Castle, our team of professionals, photos of projects, and our annual infographic. BUDGET ANALYSIS After the appointment, we will email you a budget estimate of costs for your project. A PDF copy of Castle's Design & Planning contract will also be emailed.
DESIGN & PLANNING STAGE 1 The design costs associated with the drawings, selections, adn the detailed scope of work and pricing contract usually equal approximately 3-5% of the project budget, depending on project design complexity and the hours Castle expects to spend on each phase of the Design & Planning process. The way to keep design and planning costs down is to invest some time upfront determining how the job should look when completed, making precise decisions, and not changing the budget or scope of the design project numerous times. DESIGN & PLANNING STAGE 2 If you are already working with an architect or other professional designer, we will work with them to put together the specifications and help with interior design selections at a negotiated fee based on the complexity of the project. If no design is necessary due to the nature of the project, the specification fee can be negotiated. SITE VISIT With your approval of the design and planning agreement, we schedule our first design meeting and begin the design and planning process.
