Design Build, What Does it Mean?
With Boise’s continued growth comes more homes being remodeled, new builds going up, and new residential contractors popping up all the time. The term general contractor can mean a lot of things from new builds, residential remodeling, commercial work, handyman services, and more. Many companies advertise a combination of these services while some choose to specialize in very specific work. It’s great to have options to choose from and be able to shop around to find the best services that meet what you’re looking for, but it can also be overwhelming with so many companies advertising similar services that end up being quite different from each other. If you’re thinking about having your home remodeled you’ve probably done some Google searching, checked out companies on social media, or even noticed trucks and other signage around the Treasure Valley advertising design build home remodeling. This month, we’re discussing exactly what the term design build means so you can be more informed as a consumer and ready to make the best decision for your remodel needs.
A true design build company means taking care of the entire remodel process from start to finish. If you’ve already purchased materials, aren’t doing any layout reconfiguring, and just need someone to take on installs and construction, a general contractor or handyman is probably the route you’re looking for. At Renaissance Remodeling we start by having our interior design team sit down with you at your home to learn about your goals, functionality needs, and your vision for your ideal home.
From there our draftsman measures your home and collaborates with your designer to create beautiful, realistic 3D renderings that show you what your project could look like. At the next meeting, we present you with the 3D design layout options, the scope of work description for your project, and what we predict the estimated cost to be for your remodel. If you love what you see during this scope of work meeting then we dive deeper, and the real fun begins! We take care of all the permitting, so you can focus on working with your designer to create a dream-come-true space.
There’s nothing like having expert designers there to guide you. You can find tile, paint samples, and other materials that you like online or at a store, but our product knowledge goes far beyond that. Is the tile you want shower proof? Will quartz, quartzite, granite, marble, or something else be the best countertop choice for you based on what you find beautiful, your lifestyle, and your budget? We know what materials are most suitable for certain conditions and everything that needs to be considered for the long-term integrity of your home.
We don’t impose a style on you, instead we work to figure out your taste and lifestyle needs so we can bring you the best designs based on our knowledge. We want to show you unique, specially curated-for-you designs that are better than anything you could have ever imagined. If that’s not how you feel about your design, then we haven’t done our job. Having an interior designer is like having the best fashion stylist who knows your taste, what you love, and what works for you. A good stylist or designer can create something stunning that you absolutely love but would have never dreamed of on your own.
Once we reach your dream-come-true designs, have made all the material selections, obtained the permits, and all our plans are flawless, we hand things over to our production side. Our design team and build team work together which is one of the biggest benefits of hiring a design build company. How sad would it be to purchase materials on your own and have an idea of what you want, and then reach out to a general contractor who tells you it’s not possible or that you purchased things that won’t work well in the space? Or even worse, trying to do the remodel work yourself and making a mistake that could cost you much more down the road than it would have cost to hire a professional. Our draftsman, designers, and build team work together to make sure everything lines up without any hiccups. We communicate from start to finish with one common goal, which is to bring a beautiful home remodel to life with craftsmanship that will last for years to come.
