Design – Build remodeling is becoming a much more common and sensible approach to the remodeling process. Design – Build is a process whereby a homeowner works with one company through the entire remodeling process. This process includes three phases; the Design & Product Selection Phase, the Detailed Proposal for Construction Phase and the Construction Phase.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN – BUILD APPROACH?

• Increased communication - less opportunity for things to slip between the cracks.
• Attention to all of the details - design and estimates.
• Education - about the remodeling process, design & products.
• Budget - design can be geared toward the budget, if considered from the start.
• You have a guide - for the entire remodel process.
• Develop Trust and Confidence - by getting to know the company and their abilities.
• Better service -
• More time devoted to you - and your project to determine the best possible in both design and product.
• Minimize changes and cost increases - by product selection prior to construction.
• Creates realistic expectations
• Guaranteed quality.
• Reduce stress & speed up the process by doing details before construction.
• Feasible and cost effective projects can be designed
• Familiarity and expertise with the entire process.
• Seamless transition between the phases.
• The best value can be achieved.

Eberle Remodeling is a design/build company specializing in taking clients from project inception to project completion. In the Design and Product Selection and Estimate phases, we spell out as many details as possible to obtain an accurate estimate. A detailed, accurate estimate leads to a smooth transition to the construction phase. By eliminating the potential for changes and doing the details ahead of time, actual project costs can be determined. Changes are very costly and designing projects and selecting products during the Construction phase is even more costly. The Design – Build process saves you money in the long run.

Creating a realistic budget and working towards it is another very important goal in the Design & Product Specification phase. Designers, architects, draftsmen and other design personnel, may design projects without ever addressing the potential costs. If costs are insufficiently addressed, it is unlikely that a financially realistic project will result. In far too many cases, these same other design personnel, are not familiar with construction costs, or they may not know how to build. Unfortunately, the budget is not considered and the project ends up costing more than the homeowner can afford. In addition, these design personnel are not typically trained in the entire remodel process. They may perform their design, and then leave the contractor and the homeowner to interpret potentially vague and inadequate plans. There is no continuity to the entire process. Many important details may be missing. Eberle Remodeling’s goal is to create a realistic budget from the beginning and then work towards meeting the budget. Our goal is to address ALL of the details, as best we can, ahead of time.

We have designed and built hundreds of projects and bring our expertise to you and your home. We look forward to working with you and providing you with the quality and smooth remodeling experience for which we are known. We will guide you through the entire process, which can be very frustrating for most homeowners should they choose the wrong approach.

WHAT IS THE HOMEOWNER’S PART IN THE PROCESS?

In essence, the Design – Build process allows the homeowner to get what they want, not what the design personnel wants, since the homeowner is thoroughly involved in the Design & Product Selection phase of their project. It takes a good deal of our time and effort to design a project that is both very functional and aesthetically pleasing. We want to take that time with you. We are in the best position to guide and assist you in the Design and Product Selection phase. We also appreciate your effort in making the decisions required for your project. We realize how much time and energy goes into moving through the process. Our goal is to ease the burden of this process through education, communication and professionalism.

“I DON’T NEED DESIGN – I’M ONLY REMOVING & REPLACING – I KNOW WHAT I WANT – I DON’T NEED A PERMIT”

Frequently, many homeowners are under the impression that they don’t need some of the important parts of the process, like a permit, design drawings, detailed product selection, or a floor plan drawing. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can lead to trouble. Eberle Remodeling recommends that a permit be obtained for most remodeling work, since, by law, a permit is required for structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical changes. Your local building department will require that detailed drawings be presented to them in order to obtain a permit. These drawings are required, even for removal and replacement remodeling work. Your local building department wants to see these drawings and inspect the work to ensure that the work performed meets code requirements. In addition, these drawings help to ensure that the homeowner and the contractor have the same understanding of the project and assist in leading to detailed product selection and a detailed estimate.

WHAT IS ALL OF THIS GOING TO COST ME?

Design fees will vary depending on the scope of work desired. We need to talk about your project and actually visit your home to get an idea of the scope of your work. We can then give you a detailed design agreement. Our design agreements are based on a flat fee with hourly parameters for projects similar to yours. Design agreements for additions are broken down into two phases.

Estimating construction costs is quite a difficult task today, since there are so many different types of designs and so many different types of products. It is extremely difficult for anyone to guess as to project costs. This is the goal of doing all of the details ahead of time – to find out exactly how much it will cost.

In order to get to the final costs, a detailed design must be completed and all products need to be specified which then leads to the completion of a detailed estimate. We will likely be able to give you ballpark ranges of typical costs, or information on typical costs for projects in our area based on remodeling trade magazines, or percentages that you should spend based on the value of your home. Ultimately, what you can afford and what you want to spend will be our guide, but if these amounts are not consistent with your expectations of your project, we will let you know.