10 Steps for Successful Remodeling or Addition to Your Home
Our 10 Step Process ensures your satisfaction and delivers the best value available.
DREAMS: The Design Phase
Every remodeling project starts in your head and heart.
Drawing your ultimate goals and ambitions for
the project out of you …
… hearing you say, “That’s it – you’ve got
it!” …
… that’s what the five-step Design Phase is all about. Let's
get started.
1. Complimentary Consultation
A Project Development Manager will meet with you to conduct a thorough
evaluation of your remodeling project. We want to understand the entire
scope of the project, including the reasons behind your desire to remodel.
This ensures that we can make the proper recommendations during the project
development phase. This step typically requires one to two meetings.
- Establish your design preferences and needs (Needs Assessment Questionnaire)
- Evaluate the project's feasibility
- Review potential design options and clarify the project scope
- Collaborate with you to determine the investment range
- Review our detailed Design/Build process
- Present the background and services offered by G.M. Roth Design Remodeling Inc.
- Place your order for project development (Project Development Agreement)
2. Preliminary Design Development
Our award-winning design team (Project Development Manager, Architectural Designer and/or Kitchen and Bath Designer) works together to develop a preliminary project design based on your vision and our experience.
And we can’t wait to share it with you - that’s Step 3.
- Measure, photograph and document existing conditions
- Develop a project scope based on your needs and preferences
- Consider your budget requirements
- Custom design a solution just for you
3. Preliminary Design Presentation
Design presentations take place at our state-of-the-art showroom/design center. Meet with your Design Team and see your custom design coming to life. esign plans are refined and revised to meet your needs, tastes and budget. This step typically requires one to two meetings.
- Review your computer generated, 3-D drawings (preliminary floor plans & design perspectives)
- Evaluate design options and benefits
- Identify major product options and benefits (cabinetry & counters, appliances, windows & doors, flooring)
- Discuss minor design alterations and revise
- Review the project scope and budget
- Approve the preliminary design
4. Final Design Development
During this step your Project Development manager will work with you to finalize the details of your project. Meetings are held at our showroom to help you select the ideal products. This step typically requires two to three meetings.
- Evaluate product options and benefits
- Finalize your product selections
- Cabinets, Countertops & Appliances
- Windows & Doors (including hardware)
- Roofing, Siding & Exterior Trim
- Plumbing Fixtures, Faucets & Accessories
- Electrical and Lighting
- Interior Doors, Millwork & Trim
- Wall & Ceiling Finishes
- Flooring (tile, wood, laminate, vinyl, carpet, other)
- Review your final design plans, if changed due to products selected (floor plans, perspectives, cabinet plans, electrical plans)
- Review your detailed preliminary project specifications
- Review investment range based on final design and selections
5. Construction Documents & Specifications
This phase happens largely behind the scenes. A Production Manager will be assigned to your project, and will work with the design team to accomplish any and all of the pre-production steps that will be involved on your project. This is the final step in developing your project into a build-able package.
- Create production folder containing all pertinent project information
- Produce construction build plans
- Complete Structural engineering (if required)
- Obtain Site/Plot Plans (if required)
- Obtain building permits (if required)
- Develop the project schedule
- Review the G.M. Roth Build Process
- Finalize your Construction Agreement
Bottom line: You’ll know exactly what to expect from us when we go to Phase 2.
DELIVERED: The Build Phase
From concept to construction! Your project is fully in our hands, and we’re ready to roll with it.
6. Project Orientation Meeting
A Project Manager, who will manage day to day operations, is assigned to your project. He will meet with your Production Manager and Design Team to review your project. Your Project Manager will be informed of all the details necessary to produce your project in a professional and timely manner.
- Discuss specific homeowner concerns and requests
- Review project design and construction plans
- Review your project schedule
- Plan the Pre-Construction Conference
7. Pre-Construction Conference
This meeting takes place at your home, shortly before the start of the project. You will be introduced to your Project Manager, and he along with the Production Manager will explain the procedures and production schedule for your project; as well as answer any questions you may have.
- Explain our production procedures so you know what to expect
- Review the project specifications
- Review the project construction plans
- Review the production schedule
- Answer your questions and concerns
8. Project Production Procedures
Our production procedures are designed to keep your project running smoothly. GM Roth team members will communicate with you clearly and keep the work environment as pleasant as possible. We treat you and your property with the highest level of respect.
- Weekly job recaps
- Work site regulations and safety
- Mid-project evaluation
- Mid-project walkthrough
9. Project Completion Procedure
The Project Manager and Production Manager will work with you to make sure every
final detail is completed. Our goal is 100% satisfaction, so you will become clients for life.
- Quality Control Pre-Completion Checklist
- Final project walkthrough
- Notice of completion
10. Warranty and Follow-up
GM Roth stands behind our work. Should the need arise, we will quickly respond to the situation. We look at warranty calls as another opportunity to satisfy a client
- Issue our 2-year written warranty
- Homeowner Satisfaction Evaluation
- G.M. Roth Quick Response Warranty Follow-up Procedure
- One Year Client Satisfaction Follow-up
- Two Year Client Satisfaction Follow-up
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