Process
Welcome, Creating custom designs to suit each of our clients needs is our passion. Let us guide you through the design process and work alongside you to develop inspired solutions for your project.
As a small family-owned company, we pay close attention to every detail and treat every project as if it were being done in our own home. You can trust that we honor the commitments we make for every home we build.
Our promise to you is that we will earn your confidence each and every day by understanding your goals, protecting your investment, and operating with your best interests in mind.
Knutson Custom Construction started in 2003 with one thing in mind…being the best in what we do and creating an exceptional customer experience.
Step 1 - The Concept Phase
Starting out the client and designer or design team looks at project viability field measurements are recorded mechanical notes are made discuss clients needs and wants budget is discussed inspiration photos or boards shared with designer
The designer or design team completes a space study and develops the design concept(s)
Design Concept Meeting between client and designer or design team general design concept is introduced adjustments to the design concept are discussed a baseline estimate of the project’s cost is presented status of design balance is addressed
Step 2 - The Development Phase
The designer or design team makes adjustments to the design concept as requested develops a full & detailed design for the scope creates a detailed set of drawings, elevations & schedules applicable to the project labels, makes notations and adds dimensions to drawings selects and sources materials and finishes collects and estimates costs for all elements of the project
Design Development Meeting between client and designer or design team all revision work is reviewed with the client adjustments to the developed design are discussed a developed estimate is presented to the client status of design balance is addressed*
Step 3 - The Final Phase
The designer or design team makes adjustments to the developed design as requested labels, makes notations and adds dimensions to drawings establishes final drawings & schedules as necessary collects samples of finishes for approval gathers final pricing from sources and subcontractors
Final Design Meeting between client and designer or design team all revision work is reviewed with the client final designs are presented for client authorization status of design balance is addressed* final costs and construction contract are presented for approval
