Consultation | Meeting | Design | Pre-Consultation | Construction | Project Completion

Step One – Initial Consultation (Three D’s - Discuss, Describe, Determine)

• Discuss client’s wants and needs; also find out what kind of research and pre-planning they have done.

• Review needs, wants and their ultimate desirable outcome.

• Discuss budget, costs and scope of work.

• Describe what we do, what products we offer, and the service we provide.

• Determine whether we can meet client’s needs and expectations.

• If we can meet the client’s needs, and the client meets our criteria a follow meeting will be scheduled.

• Schedule follow up meeting.
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Step Two – Meeting at client’s house (Style, Function & Desire)

• Discuss project and budget.

• Review the DeCucina process, review the services we offer.

• Ask the client if DeCucina and their wants are a good fit.

• If client has a set of existing plans or layouts we will provide a free estimate of material costs.  If plans are not available we can give a rough estimate based on linear foot estimates. 

• To continue a Design Contract will need to be discussed.
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Step Three – Design stage

• Design Agreement signed.

• Meeting at client’s house to begin discussing ideas and options.

• Take measurements.

• Take photos for catalogue.

• Complete 20/20 drawings of existing layout.

• Complete a conceptual floor plan with budget.

• Design meetings to refine design and make sure client’s wants are met.
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Step Four – Pre-Construction (Design Finalization)

• Construction Agreement signed with general contractor.

• Elevations and structural plans will be completed based on finalized design.

• Meetings with general contractor to discuss labor requirements.

• Permits to be obtained by contractor.

• Materials ordered.

• Meeting with client to discuss any accommodations needed during construction, i.e. makeshift kitchen.

• Pre-construction walk through.

• Start date establish, and timeline filled out.
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Step Five – Construction

• Construction begins.

• Weekly construction updates with client and general contractor.

• Timeliness, cleanliness and communication are the main focus.

• Changes in schedule will be reflected on the timeline.
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Step Six – Project Completion

• Project completion.

• Final walk through and punch list.

• Exit interview with client and discuss all warranties.

• Schedule six month follow up and one year follow up.
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