Our Remodeling Process

Step 1: Initial Consultation In Our Office (No Charge)
- We meet to get an understanding of your project vision and goals.
- We listen to your ideas about the project.
- Ballpark budget is discussed.
- Style and materials are discussed.
- Financing options are discussed.
- We use a design information form to help identify your needs.


Step 2: Partner Plan Meeting (No Charge)
- We meet to review plan ideas, budget and an outline of what you can expect throughout the LD Watkins process.
- Preliminary SCOPE of project and budget are presented and reviewed.
- Design Agreement is signed and the first payment is made.



Step 3: Preliminary Design and Budget Development
- This is where we explore design options with regular feedback and refinements until you are completely satisfied.
- Comprehensive site survey of your home.
- Product selections are made.
- 3D review of design options and concepts.
- Design and budget refined based on your input.



Step 4: Final Design and Budget Review
- This is where we finalize your project drawings, selections and budget.
- Minor refinements are made to design.
- Approximate start and completion dates are discussed.
- 3D review of design options on our large projection screen.
- Construction Contract is signed.


Step 5: Pre-Planning Process
- Where all the behind-the-scenes preparation takes place.
- Detailed job schedule set.
- Materials ordered.
- Labor and sub contractors coordinated.
- Building permits obtained.


Step 6: Pre-Construction Meeting
- Discuss schedule.
- Daily start and stop times, communication protocols, key client dates (vacations, etc), lockbox arrangements… an entire list of pre-construction items discussed.
- Project startup checklist discussed.
- Discuss customer selections.



Step 7: Construction
- Your project begins on the scheduled start-date.
- Routine site visits keeps your job on schedule.
- Professional and conscientious LD Watkins crew keeps disruption to a minimum.



Step 8: Finalize
- Work is completed on time, and on budget.
- Final walk through with a written completion list
- Necessary adjustments are made for complete client satisfaction.