Design Services

Many of our customers are curious as to what design/build is and what the benefits are to doing a design/build project.

Design/Build is an integrated project delivery system where one entity handles design services, architects and construction to streamline a project, saving the client money and time. At Ark, we coordinate all these services for you, instead of you contracting out each service separately.

As mentioned before, the benefits of design/build as opposed to just receiving one of our free estimates is:

  • You work directly with our on-site Designer to craft your space
  • You will know all your materials and concepts before construction begins
  • We’ll bring everything to you, you won’t have to leave your home to see materials, concepts, drawings, etc.
  • You will have an accurate price estimate for your project
  • Coordinated design and construction means a faster project delivery schedule with fewer change work orders
  • And most importantly, your project will be done exactly as you envisioned it

The Ark Design Center

Some of our recent design/build projects

Still have questions about the design/build process? Read on below to see what we do from beginning to end.

Initial Design Consultation

  • Meet with the Designer at your home or in the office
  • Discuss goals, ideas, needs, budget, and concepts
  • Designer will make initial recommendations, achievable goals, and budget plans

Design Agreement and Deposit

  • Develop a budget range for the project. If project budget is agreed upon, then an Agreement will be signed and deposit attained. (Deposit based on scope of work)
  • Designer and Project Estimator will take before pictures and measurements needed to start plans

Preliminary Review

  • Designer will present initial plans, and will revise as needed with different options
  • Designer will present initial material options, color concepts, etc.
  • Client maybe asked to start looking at appliances, furniture, etc…depending on project needs

Example Design Board

Project Development

  • Designer will continue to pick materials from showrooms, etc..
  • Designer will continue to perfect floor plans
  • Client will need to make any final decisions on appliance, furniture, etc..

Final Review Meeting

  • Review and finalize selections of materials and colors
  • Review any special job site requirements

Project Estimate Meeting

  • Meet and review the final project estimate
  • Remove or add anything to the estimate to adjust price or scope of work as needed

Signing the Contract

  • Final plans, materials, specification and contract are reviewed and signed with Deposit due at signing
  • Client to receive copy of signed contract and specifications

Pre-Start Conference at Project Site

  • Ark team, and clients “walk through” the project and review job specifics, needs, etc…
  • All “housekeeping” questions will be addressed

Does this sound like the right process for you and your home? If so, fill out a Design Consultation request for your free consultation.

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