Project delivery
From first scope to finished space.
Whole-home remodeling and ADU construction move from existing conditions to coordinated decisions, approvals, site work and handover. The exact sequence depends on the property and reviewing authority.
A construction sequence with decisions in view
Each stage helps identify what is established, what remains open and whose input is needed. This is an overview, not a contractual schedule.
- 01
Feasibility & existing conditions
Describe the intended result and inspect access, existing structures and services. Identify questions for an engineer, designer, utility or jurisdiction before assuming a layout or ADU path is buildable.
- 02
Documented scope
Translate decisions into drawings and a written scope: included work, exclusions, selections, allowances and items still under investigation. Compare the scope with the homeowner's priorities before committing to procurement.
- 03
Specialist coordination & approvals
Where required, coordinate design and engineering input and submit to the responsible planning and building authorities. Review comments may change the scope; approval requirements vary by property and jurisdiction.
- 04
Procurement & site readiness
Confirm critical dimensions and selections before ordering long-lead materials. Discuss delivery, staging, property protection, utility interruptions and access, especially if occupants remain in the home.
- 05
Construction & checkpoints
Sequence site work and relevant trades against approved documents. Review concealed conditions, necessary inspections and proposed changes in writing, including their cost and timing implications before authorizing changed work.
- 06
Closeout & handover
Walk through the result, record remaining items and organize available inspection, product and maintenance documentation. Define responsibility for outstanding items in the actual project agreement.
These stages describe a useful planning framework, not a guaranteed schedule or a promise that every review applies to every property.
Who helps decide what?
Illustrative decision roles only. Actual responsibilities belong in the signed scope and the applicable authority's requirements.
| Decision | Homeowner input | Technical or agency input |
|---|---|---|
| Scope & selections | Priorities, use and selected products | Condition findings, drawings and trade coordination |
| Structure & services | Goals and disruption tolerance | Qualified specialists where required; utility constraints |
| Approval route | Property details and intended use | Reviewing jurisdiction determines applicable requirements |
| Changes & closeout | Review proposed adjustments and walkthrough items | Document work impacts, required inspections and records |
What to prepare before the first conversation
- A rough description of the house and desired changes; no precise address is needed in the planning studio.
- Existing drawings or photos, if you have them, plus known repairs or access constraints.
- Your decision priorities, occupancy needs and any dates that matter to you.
Official starting points
Agency pages are starting points, not a parcel-specific determination. Confirm the applicable jurisdiction and current requirements for your address.
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