Initial Consultation:
During our initial consultation, we thoroughly explore every detail to earn the privilege of working with you. We'll delve into your needs, establish a budget, discuss finishes and preliminary specifications, and arrange future appointments.
We put in unwavering effort to fully understand your needs and ensure there are no discrepancies between the budget and your expectations before you commit to us.
Engaging Services:
At this point, you have decided to hire CRAFTED as your partner in the home-building process, and we will proceed by signing an Engagement Agreement/Design Agreement?
This Agreement does not require you to build anything but outlines the preliminary services CRAFTED will provide. It represents our mutual commitment to work in good faith to design and secure permits for your new home, remodel, or addition.
Upon signing the Engagement Agreement/Letter Of Intent, we will also agree on a starting month and reserve a slot in our schedule for you.
Preliminary Planning:
After signing the Engagement Agreement/Letter Of Intent, we will proceed with the following steps:
- Order a site survey and perc tests
- Research the deed and review town ordinances affecting your new home project
- Begin design development and planning
- Prepare project specifications and interior finishes
- Guide you in selecting cabinets, appliances, all finishes, features and beyond
Final Documents & Permitting:
The preliminary planning process culminates in the creation of your final construction drawings, proposed specifications, completed site and septic system plans, and other relevant documents.
At this stage, we submit applications for all necessary permits, begin preparing your final cost estimate, and address any remaining details.
Formal Agreement:
Once we have obtained all necessary permits and agreed on the final pricing, we enter into a formal agreement to begin constructing your home. This agreement includes fixed pricing.
Your pricing will only change if you request modifications during construction, which can either increase or decrease the cost. We guarantee a delivery date for your project and include a penalty clause to protect you in case of delays.
Construction Phase:
We start your project by managing every detail on a daily basis. The CRAFTED team is on-site to ensure quality in every aspect of construction. We maintain consistent communication with you throughout the process, providing regular progress photos through our password protected project management software accessible only to the homeowner. Our oversight and construction expertise guarantee top quality and on-time completion.
Delivery & Warranty:
Once construction is complete, the Town will conduct its final inspection and issue a Certificate of Occupancy. Afterward, a thorough cleaning will be performed, followed by a final walk-through inspection with the homeowner. During this walk-through, the CRAFTED team will explain all the systems in the house and provide a comprehensive Home Systems binder with all user manuals. Our goal is to deliver a defect-free, clean home, ready for your furniture. Any deficiencies noted during the walk-through will be promptly addressed. CRAFTED's one-year warranty begins at this point, including scheduled reviews at 1, 3, and 6 months, and again at the end of the year.