Our process
Six steps, and you always know which one you're in.
Construction goes wrong in the gaps — between the estimate and the contract, between a problem being found and you hearing about it. This is how we close those gaps on every project, regardless of size.
- 01
Same week
Conversation
We talk through what you're trying to accomplish, what you'd like to spend, and when you need it done. If your budget and scope don't line up, we say so now rather than after you've paid for drawings.
- Phone or video call
- Honest feasibility read
- Rough budget range
- 02
1 – 2 weeks
Walkthrough & measurements
We come to the property, take measurements, look at the existing conditions, and photograph everything relevant. This is where we find the problems that change the number.
- On-site assessment
- Existing-condition notes
- Scope alignment
- 03
1 – 2 weeks
Itemised proposal
You get a written proposal broken out by trade, with allowances called out separately so you can see where your selections will move the total. We walk through it with you line by line.
- Line-item estimate
- Material allowances
- Payment schedule
- 04
Varies by jurisdiction
Permits & scheduling
We handle the permit submittal and inspection scheduling, and we give you a build calendar with real dates. If the city holds us up, you'll know the same week we do.
- Permit submittal
- Build calendar
- Trade scheduling
- 05
Per the calendar
Build
Work starts and you get regular updates without having to chase us. Change orders are written and approved before the work happens, never after.
- Weekly progress updates
- Written change orders
- Inspection coordination
- 06
At completion
Walkthrough & warranty
We walk the finished project with you and build the punch list together. Nothing gets called done until you've signed off, and you keep our number afterwards.
- Joint punch list
- Site cleanup
- Written warranty terms
One more thing
Change orders are a process, not a surprise.
Every project of any size uncovers something. What separates a good build from a bad one is what happens in the next twenty-four hours. On our jobs: we photograph it, price the options, call you the same day, and nothing gets built until you've signed the change order. You will never open an invoice and find work on it you didn't approve.
Common questions
The things people ask first.
If your question isn't here, call (916) 870-3264 and ask. You'll get a real answer, not a sales pitch.
Nobody can answer that honestly over the phone in one minute, and you should be sceptical of anyone who tries. What we can do on a first call is give you a realistic range based on similar work, and tell you plainly whether your budget matches the scope you're describing. The itemised number comes after we've walked the property.
Initial consultations and site walkthroughs are free. For large or complex projects that need significant design and takeoff work before a number is possible, we'll tell you up front if there's a fee and what it covers — you'll never be billed for something you didn't agree to.
In writing, before the work happens. Older homes hide things behind the drywall, and when we find one you get a call the same day with the options and what each costs. You approve the change order first. We don't do surprise invoices.
Often yes, depending on scope. Kitchen and bath projects usually mean losing that room for the duration, and whole-home remodels generally don't work with people living there. We'll phase the schedule and set up dust containment where it's realistic, and we'll be honest when it isn't.
A mix of our own crew and licensed trade partners we've worked with for years. We don't hand your project to whoever was cheapest that week. You'll know who's coming and when, and there's one person accountable for all of it.
It depends entirely on the jurisdiction and the scope. Simple permits in Roseville or Rocklin can move in a few weeks; ADUs, additions and anything structural take longer. We handle submittal and inspection scheduling, and if the city holds us up you'll hear about it the same week we do.
Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln are our core service area, and we regularly work in Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, Folsom, Antelope and Citrus Heights. If you're just outside that, call and ask — we'll give you a straight yes or no rather than string you along.
Yes, and we'll provide our licence number, certificate of insurance and workers' comp coverage in writing before any contract is signed. You can verify a California licence yourself at cslb.ca.gov, and we'd encourage you to do that with any contractor you're considering.
Next step
Let's talk about your project.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll give you a straight read on scope, budget and timing — no obligation, no pressure.
Serving Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and the surrounding Placer County, California.
Most enquiries get a reply the same business day.