Commonly Asked Home and Remodel Questions in Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you charge for estimates?
It’s easy for any contractor to give you a free estimate with a rough cost for a project. However, there are many factors in getting an accurate cost for something as large as a custom home. We charge a small fee to get connected with our sub-contractors and formulate a formal proposal that is transparent, accurate and void of any hidden costs.
Will your estimate include all costs?
Our extensive pre-build process reduces the amount of surprises when it comes to cost. However, in our experience, clients often make changes and upgrade their finishes throughout the building process which adds to the cost.
Appliances and landscaping costs are not included in our building estimates.Make sure you add these items to your budget, with at least 10% of the cost saved for landscaping.
Can I make changes once building begins?
Yes. Our pre-build questionnaire will help you envision the features and finishes you want in your home and our decision schedule will help keep your project on track, but we understand it’s hard to make every choice start to finish without changing your mind at some point.
While visiting your property, should you decide you want to change something, we will let you know how the change affects building timelines and the budget, and we have a sign off process to ensure nothing gets missed.
How long will my project take?
The average custom home takes 8-12 months to build from the time we obtain permits.
Larger and more luxurious homes may take longer. The size of the home, materials and finishing details all affect the length of time it takes to build a home. An accurate timeline will be given during pre-construction.
How will I be updated on progress during the project?
We schedule bi-weekly site visits so we can walk you through your property and discuss current and upcoming work. Should you have additional questions or concerns that arise, you can call or email your project manager and/or project coordinator directly.
We will also keep you informed on progress through Jobtread, our online Project management system. Pictures of build progress will be uploaded to this system regularly and you will be able to access important information about your build anytime!
How often can I visit the job site?
Building a custom home is an exciting process and it’s fun to see the progress in person. We encourage weekly or bi-weekly site visits, which can be scheduled with your project manager or project coordinator.
We schedule the visits to ensure the job site is safe for you to walk around and to discuss the progress and review any current or upcoming items that need to be addressed.
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