
Because of the value we believe we bring to the table and the valuable time we invest, we request a retainer to complete a construction estimate. We call this Pre-Construction Services.
Because of the value we believe we bring to the table and the valuable time we invest, we request a retainer to complete a construction estimate. We call this Pre-Construction Services.
If you have a set of plans from a design professional and you would like us to build the project, we request a retainer to complete a construction estimate. We call this Pre-Construction Services.
When homeowners send their “bid set” drawings out to contractors to produce a construction estimate, they are usually baffled by the wide range of estimates they receive. This is primarily due to contractors having to make numerous assumptions about information that is missing from the drawings.
The purpose of our pre-construction agreement is to create a construction proposal that meets your expectations and works with your budget and includes:
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. The retainer is typically 1 to 2% of the ballpark cost of the project. Depending upon the project, this fee can be credited in part or in full to the construction proposal, should you proceed with our firm into construction.
MISSING INFORMATION: Items missing from drawings often include:
BUDGET. We also see situations where the client’s budget does not match the cost of construction. Often an architect’s construction estimate is too low, assuming they have developed one with you. Our solution can also be to value engineer your project, working with you on your priorities. We are happy to talk with you, review your drawings, and provide you with a ballpark construction budget range at no cost.
DRAWINGS. You can ask your architect or designer to make our recommended changes. If not, our team can update the drawings for a fee in addition to the pre-construction services contract. We would avoid making changes unless necessary to secure a permit.
FINISHES. We charge additional hours to specify all the material selections and would draw up a contract for those services.
PERMIT. The cost of securing building permits is included in our construction proposal.