In advance to scheduling a phone consultation with Jack, please read through the information below, as it will introduce you to the design/build services that he provides his clients.
First Step
The first step in making sure I fully understand your needs for a successful project is to schedule a phone call, which you can do by filling out your information at the Contact Jack page at www.deverdesignandbuild.com. During this conversation we will discuss the details for your project, when you would like the project completed, and your budget. These topics, and other things that we discuss, will help us both decide if we want to schedule our first meeting at your home/project site. If we’ve scheduled our first meeting, please continue reading.
How I Serve My Clients
I serve my clients in the traditional design/build manner, which is detailed below.
Please note, I oversee each one of my clients projects personally, and my company only manages larger scale projects like custom kitchens, master bed/bath suites, room additions, whole house renovations, basement remodeling and dedicated theatre rooms, as well as commercial additions/alterations projects.
UPDATE 2025: Material costs have gone up significantly since the pandemic, and are still volatile, so the rough costs below are not reflective for today’s ever-changing costs.
Every project is unique, so there is no exact formula I use to what a project will cost until we go through the steps described below in the Design/Build Service. But, to give you an idea on what typical projects cost, here is an example: Complete demo and rebuild kitchens and master bed/bath suites start around $60K (we do not supply appliances or light fixtures, so if you want to replace your appliances or light fixtures, add that cost to the project). Basement finish/remodels depend on the total finished area and what types of rooms are included, but start at around $75K with a rec-room, office, storage spaces, etc. (cannot have a bedroom without an egress window installed); if adding a bathroom or kitchen in the basement, the cost will increase and will depend greatly if plumbing lines are in place or not. Room additions vary greatly… 1 or 2 story, 1st floor or 2nd floor addition, what type of rooms are being added, type of foundation (slab, crawl or basement), size of the new space, accessibility to the construction site, amount of demo involved, new heating/cooling system required, etc.; on average they start at $300+SF, to get the SF price to come down requires a larger space, “easy” work, costs increase when room additions involve kitchens/baths.
Design/Build Service
From our first meeting and through the entire design/build process, I will personally manage every detail for your project to insure that your expectations are exceeded.
I ask that all decision makers for your project attend all meetings, as everyone has different opinions/ideas on what should be accomplished, so it’s best that everyone is involved for every meeting.
First On-Site Meeting
During our first meeting, we will tour the work area, and possibly inspect the foundation and mechanicals. I may take some initial photos, and fill out a questionnaire that will help me better understand your needs to complete a successful project. If you have original drawings, please make them available for our meeting. Due to the unknown design factors and the amount of time involved in preparing a written estimate, I cannot provide a free written estimate for any project (we also don’t provide free estimates using drawings/sketches provided by potential clients). In order to determine exact costs for a fixed price contract, I will provide you a design service agreement (see below). I typically allow one hour for the free consultation meeting.
Design Phase
The design service agreement will help us finalize all remaining details, like final design considerations, product selections, and if applicable I’ll also conduct a trades meeting at your home to define the scope of work, etc. I can then prepare final job specifications, estimate final job sales price and present to you for your final approval and signatures. The design service agreement is a fee based service, we will apply a 100% credit of the paid design fee against the construction contract total price if we perform ALL of the scope of work for the project as described within the construction contract, and if you sign the construction contract at the time of presentation.
Typically, the design services will be broken down into two phases. During the first phase I will schedule a meeting at your home, and my designer if applicable, to gather pertinent information for your project, and prepare initial drawings if applicable, that will help me prepare a ballpark estimate; which helps us establish a budget for the project. Based on the determined budget, we can enter the last phase of design, which is the preparation of final drawings if applicable, make final product selections, conduct trades meeting(s) if required, etc., all to help us establish the final scope of work and construction contract fixed price. NOTE: We do not provide free drawings/sketches at any point before, during or after the design phase. NOTE: You do not have to commit to the final phase of design after we complete the initial phase, and you don’t have to sign the construction contract after we complete both phases of design, the decisions are up to you in how far you want my company to serve you.
My company will purchase, supply and install ALL material and labor for your project, similar in quality to the existing home. We do not provide or refurbish appliances, light fixtures or audio/video equipment, we have vendors we can recommend if you need further assistance in selecting/purchasing those items separately. I will provide a total fixed price only (not itemized) for any documents related for your project (i.e. ballpark estimate, construction contract, change orders, etc.).
Construction Phase
If you sign the construction contract after the design phase, I will place orders for all pertinent project materials, and take any final drawings/documents to the building department for plan review and permit issuance. Once the permit has been issued, I will prepare a project schedule on a spreadsheet that I will share with you and my construction team, the schedule will show a daily activity of work being performed until the project is completed. I will routinely make site visits to insure the project is being built to the drawings and contract specifications. I will ALWAYS make myself available to you, if you should have any questions.
Once the project has been completed and passed final inspection with the building department, I will conduct a walk-through inspection to identify any remaining items that need addressed in the creation of a punch list. Once you have approved/signed the punch list, I will instruct my team to make any corrections to complete the project as soon as possible. My company provides an industry standard one-year labor warranty, and product manufacturer’s warranties are passed along to you. Please note, even after the labor warranty expires, you can always reach out to me, I maintain a simple philosophy that “client satisfaction is not merely an end result, it is my company’s core value.”
Jack looks forward to serving you.
To schedule a phone consultation with Jack, please go to the Contact Jack page.
