Are you frustrated by the limited space, lack of storage, or the layout of one of the most used spaces in your home? Has something just never felt right? Have you been “meaning to get around” to something for years now? Hiring a professional company like SMR Design-Build will aid in the angst and stress that comes with a home renovation by guiding you through a proven process that will add value to your home and lifestyle.
Below we highlight the advantages of collaborating with a Desing-Build company like SMR Design-Build.
Advantages to Working with a Design-Build
Listening to our clients’ wants and needs, organizing them into a Wishlist, and designing spaces with them in mind is crucial. It’s what separates a true designer from someone who just wants to sell you a bunch of stuff. The ability to overcome design challenges that are not only best for the home but for the people who live in it is a sign of a design-build company that is truly invested in the overall outcome of a project. SMR Design-Build utilizes a proven 5 phase process to plan a project from start to completion with the most transparency and attention to detail. SMR Design-Build is proud to represent all phases of a renovation project under one roof. It allows for proper planning, accurate estimating, and a seamless transition from the design to construction phase.
Collaboration through a Proven Process
Project Feasibility & 3-Dimensional Renderings
SMR Design-Build designers are formally trained from accredited schools on the proper way to design any space of the home. Having the knowledge and foresight of the feasibilities of a design prior to construction saves not only time, but money! Any space can be decorated with pretty “stuff” but if the space doesn’t function properly, you’re left with a bunch of expensive “stuff” jammed into a room. Have you really improved your life if you invested tens of thousands of dollars into a renovation project if you still don’t have enough space for the kids to eat their breakfast, prepare dinner, layout appetizers for guests, or simply have two people in the kitchen at any given time?
Our designers are not only formally trained but have the ability to show you what your future space will look like before construction even starts. Utilizing 3-dimensional software, SMR Design-Build will explore all the questions and ideas you may have had. What if you had more space between your sink and range? What if your sink was in the island? What if the range were on a different wall? SMR Design-Build specializes in creating unique, functional spaces you’ve never thought of. Our clients are never left wondering “What if?”.
Data Driven & Line-Item Budgets
In order to provide the most detailed and transparent line-item budgets, SMR Design-Build must work diligently to determine as many project details as possible prior to providing an estimate. We’re not like other contractors who provide vague estimates with large numbers that always tend to grow once construction starts. SMR Design-Build itemizes as many details as possible, so our clients have the flexibility to make adjustments that best suit their needs and budget.
Design & Construction Management
The construction planning phase and the creation of the project schedule requires a high level of due diligence, and it is essential to the overall outcome of the project. At this time, the SMR Design-Build team which includes our designer, project manager, vendors, and trade partners will work diligently to develop a critical path for the project. This includes ordering and understanding lead times for all the required materials and how those lead times integrate into our trade partners' schedules.
SMR Design-Build’s project manager will coordinate any necessary documentation with the township, e.g., permitting, and regulatory process. The project manager also schedules and oversees all trade partners including but not limited to HVAC contractors, plumbers, electricians, etc.
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