Remodeling in Sonoma County - Self-Assess Your Home Project for Design Build

Self-Assess How Your Project Can Benefit From the Design Build Process

Use these questions as a guide to help you determine whether your project would benefit from the Design Build process. Your answers may clarify your motivations, goals and expectations, and may even reveal core needs or issues you were unaware of. This is a critical first step in the Design Build Process. When you submit your form, you will receive our “6 Benefits of the Design Build Process” infographic/PDF in your email in-box, with our compliments.

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Self-Asses How Your Project Can Benefit From the Design Build Process

Name *

Last *

Name

Last

Email *

Email

Please let us know how you found us: *

Address *

City

State

Zip

Please tell us the address of your project. We respect your privacy, and never sell or give your information to anyone. Your email submission is secure.

Are you currently living in the home to be remodeled? *

Yes

No

If not, where is your residence?

What type of Project are you planning? *

How long have you been considering this project? *

Do you have a time frame or constraints you need or would like to meet? *

Not really

Yes

If yes, what is the Start Date you have in mind? *

If yes, what is the Finish Date you have in mind? *

Have you worked with an architect or designer yet on this project? *

Yes

No

Does Not Apply

Design Build firms typically provide their own architectural services, but because it is based on the Team concept, collaboration with outside architects/designers is welcome, too!

Answer A Few Questions That May Uncover Benefits to Using the Design Build Process for Your Project:

Benefit: A single source (company) is responsible, fully accountable for, and controls all sub-contractors and team members.

Remodeling or building a new home can be overwhelming and stressful. If you've hired a contractor in the past, you may have experienced this. With Design Build, everything happens 'under one roof' - that is, one company is responsible for all aspects of the project. So, the very first step in the Design Build process is understanding your specific pain points, past experiences or underlying concerns. Was there a single point of communication keeping the project organized? Was there a clearly defined schedule, and was it met? Were any problems addressed quickly? Was your space respected e.g. left clean after every work day?

Have you remodeled or built a home in the past? *

Yes

No

How would you describe your previous remodeling or home build experience? *

We have not remodeled, built a home or ever hired a contractor.

Exceptional; not a single problem, issue or complaint.

Very Good; we got what we paid for, was relatively painless.

Satisfactory; was not exactly what we wanted; somewhat stressful process, problems/issues arose but were dealt with.

Not A Good Experience; not close to what we wanted; a stressful/overwhelming process, constant problems/issues that were not dealt with fully.

Nightmare; contractor abandoned project/contractor fired; we are apprehensive about moving forward.

Please elaborate: *

Understanding your specific pain points/past experience is very important in the Design Build process. Was there a single point of communication keeping the project organized? Was there a clearly defined schedule, and was it met? Were any problems addressed quickly? Was your space respected e.g. left clean after every work day?

Benefit: Design-to-Budget directs the most cost-effective use of funds, lowering costs and giving greater value for your investment.

Have you determined the investment you are willing and able to put toward your project? *

Yes

No

If yes, what is the range of your investment? *

The Design Build process requires a clearly defined budget. Then, all estimating, design solutions, scope of work, and selections are balanced with your stated budget, and aligned with your goals. Designing To Your Budget is what we call the "early reality test," and is critical for maximizing your dollars and minimizing surprises or cost overages during the construction phase.

100,000 - 200,000

200,000 - 300,000

300,000 - 400,000

400,000+

How will you fund your investment in this project?

Equity Line of Credit

Resources on Hand

Personal Loan

Benefit: The most important aspect of Design Build is Communication. It's our job to Listen. Let a LEFF Design Expert answer any further questions or expand on the information provided here. Please provide your phone number:

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WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

When you submit your "Self-Asses How Your Project Can Benefit From the Design Build Process" responses, our system will email you a copy of the information you entered above. Keep it as a guide to help you when you discuss your project with a LEFF Design Team expert. It may also make for interesting reading at the end of your project! Chances are – when you use the Design Build process - you'll see just how close your project came to your initial vision.

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