Our Process
The process for a finished basement is similar to building a custom home, check out the process here.
- Discovery
- Pre-Approval/Financing
- Preliminary Project Review
- Pre-Construction
- Construction
- Occupancy
There is one exception for all renovation projects. The Preliminary Project Review is a two step process.
What can you expect? The Preliminary Project Review
For most clients taking on a renovation is answering the question of should we renovate, or should we sell our home and purchase a new home? Our preliminary project review will be done in two steps:
- On Site Review
- Estimate Presentation
On Site Review
With a renovation it is important that we understand what we are working with. We want to view the existing space and get a feel for what is possible. For finished basements we get to enjoy the fun of designing with a blank canvas. Our design team loves to work with the layout possibilities, but also keep in mind budget saving opportunities. For example, a finished basement with a wet bar makes sense in one location from a design perspective. However, from a cost perspective another location may be more efficient. Have no fear, we will give you both options so you understand which one you want more.
Layout and Estimate Presentation
For some clients, visualizing the possibilities of what your finished basement will look like is difficult. We will provide you with preliminary layout options that are sure to get you excited. It is important to remember that this is NOT the meeting where we are making final layout decisions. This presentation is to give you the vision of what is possible given your existing home and lot.
With any major construction project the numbers we shoot for are always important to understand. What numbers can we manipulate throughout the design process to help you come up with a budget? The answer to that often comes from what you as the consumer are willing to sacrifice to make the budget work. Without a plan set the estimating process for your home addition has deviations that will be reviewed with you. We want you to understand the flexibility in your decision making and how things can be impacted by the decisions we make during pre-construction.
One More Note
Typically with a finished basement an architectural plan set is NOT required. SG Home Builders will provide you with a permit set that meets building code requirements. If structural changes are made, then an architect will be involved, which will add to costs and pre-construction timelines.
The Ball Is In Your Court
Once we have completed our Preliminary Project Review for your home addition, the ball is in your court to make a decision and execute the pre-construction agreement.