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Our Process
What to expect when you work with Echo Construction
As a design-build contractor, our process reflects a complete approach to home remodeling.
Our goal is to change the way you think about home construction and make the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
During this phase we’ll get acquainted to see if we are a fit for each other. Since you are reading this document, that process is already underway. We’ll do a deep dive into your vision and make sure that we all on the same page. We’ll talk about your budget in relation to your vision, consider possible options and explain how financing or payments to us work. We’ll talk schedule, your role in the project and what you can expect from us. We’ll be unfailingly honest — telling you what will be fun — and what won’t.
Prior to entering into a Construction Agreement together, there will be a pre-construction process. This pre-construction process will be handled with what is called a Professional Services Agreement or PSA. Your PSA will usually include costs for doing a detailed estimate that assures you a quality, completed project at a guaranteed price. The PSA will usually cover basic design services and sometimes some demolition and discovery work if required to create a guaranteed project price for you. The PSA does not obligate you to enter into a Construction Agreement with us and you own the results of the design work covered by the PSA.
With all or most of the results of the PSA work in hand we will meet with you to talk through the project. We will take all the time you want to be comfortable and confident. We’ll go over the scope of work, project plan, progress payments, timelines, logistics and concerns.
We will now have all the information to provide a guaranteed price for your project, you will have signed off on the design plan. We will provide a detailed Proposal for your signature.
During the building phase we will handle all the details of ordering materials, scheduling, oversite and coordination. Concurrently we will diligently keep you up to date on progress and issues.
No matter how carefully we plan your project together, you will probably want to make some changes along the way. We are prepared to cheerfully accommodate any changes you want to make. Our Contract will explain how costs associated with your changes will be handled.
During this completion phase we will meticulously inspect to ensure that craftsmanship levels have been maintained throughout the project. We will do a final clean up to the highest standards possible both within the project and anything on the property that we touched. And finally, you will benefit from our one-year warranty on our work.
Relish and appreciate your transformed space and thank you for letting us be a part of your dreams!