The remodeling process can vary immensely depending on the type of project you're thinking of doing, but the process is similar among most projects.
Scovell Wolfe & Associates, Inc. is a full service residential remodeling and new home construction company in business since 1989. As your general contractor we can take your existing plans or convert your ideas to new plans and then estimate the cost of whatever it is that you wish to do.
All remodeling projects begin with an idea and are usually driven by the constant changes in your lifestyle and the inability of your home to keep up without proactive action.
Additionally, just like your vehicle, houses wear out, breakdown or become so dated as to no longer be useful, attractive or practical.
We are experts at helping you convert your dreams to reality or explaining two dimensional plans in such a way that you completely understand all that is being proposed to change. Perhaps your kitchen is just too small to fit your needs. Maybe you'd like more "living" space added to your master bedroom, or maybe a seasonal porch and deck would be a great way to capture that scenic view from your backyard. No matter what the case, our job is to help make it happen.
Your Initial Inquiry:
During our initial conversation you’ll be asked basic questions about your project such as objectives, existing conditions, time frame and your budget. In most cases we’ll set a time and date for an on-site consultation at your convenience.
On-site Consultation:
During our on-site inspection we will:
Exploring the Design Possibilities:
Depending on whether or not you have already engaged in the services of an architect depends on which step is followed next. In the event that the plans are already provided and approved by you we simply follow the above mentioned steps and then proceed to estimating.
Should you be in the earlier stage of knowing that something needs to be done but are not sure exactly what that is or how to go about it then we take a different approach.
For instance, depending on the nature of the remodel and the level of complexity, we will either recommend an architect or interior designer that we feel would be the most suitable to your needs.
The Approval Process:
Once the initial design has been created and all the changes and minor tweaking have occurred it is time to discuss the actual cost of the construction. This is that stage in the process where we disclose the actual cost of the project by reviewing the line item budget for all phases of the remodel. At this stage we will:
- Review the line item job cost sheets.
- Review the allowance items provided by us for unselected items such as plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, carpeting, tiles, counter tops, etc.
- Review our written proposal which reflects our approach to your unique remodeling needs, discusses the rights of both parties, the expectations that you can count on from us and what we expect from you.
- Review the time line for materials to be ordered.
- Review the “calendar of events” for the project from start to finish.
- Review the payment schedule.
- Execute the final contract.
Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate:
After meeting with you to gather information, we will assist in creating a preliminary plan designed to:
- Fit within your budget.
- Address space requirements.
- Create an attractive, functional living space.
- Comply with local codes.
- Most importantly! -- Ensure that your new addition is consistent with your homes exisiting architectural style. As most of our clients comment, “It looks as if it’s always been there”.
- Take the major tradesmen to your home to revise your current mechanics to see how they conform to the new proposed project.
- Analyze the rest of your remodel or new home - category by category.
- Write a comprehensive proposal translating comlicated plans into easy to understand laymen's terms
- Provide you a line item estimate of cost for each feature of the project so you will know where every dollar is going.
The Construction Process:
After coming to an agreement on design, budget and timing, we will meet with you for a pre-construction meeting to include:
After Scovell Wolfe gets a construction permit from your city, the demolition of existing spaces, when necessary, will begin. Once all demolition has been completed, the new construction will start.
As the construction process nears a close, it's a very exciting time, because your project has taken shape and is almost ready for you to move into.
Take a look around our Website, and if you find yourself with questions, please contact us.
