Our Process

The Initial Consultation

Meet at the project site

  • Discuss the project
  • Review project goals/ priorities
  • Brainstorm design ideas
  • Understand Winn process
  • Develop preliminary budget
  • Cost: No Charge

Phase 1 - Preliminary Design

Document the existing house

  • Measure and photograph the space
  • Perform preliminary check of the existing mechanical and structural systems

Draw existing house plans

Check for any restrictions

  • Zoning
  • Neighborhood/ HOA easements

Explore various design options

  • Size and shape of the new space
  • Budget options
  • Circulation/ layout ideas

Develop preliminary concepts

  • Floor plans
  • Exterior Elevations (if applicable)
  • Perspectives

Develop Preliminary budgets

  • Based on proposed design options

Design meeting with client

  • Discuss/ review all the above items

Cost: $1000-$3000 +/-


Phase 2 - Detailed Planning

Refine the design

  • Size/ locations of rooms
  • Window/ door locations
  • Plan/ elevation adjustments
  • Kitchen & Bath details
  • Exterior refinements

On site review/ walkthrough

  • With all involved parties including Project Manager, Plumber, Electrician, etc.

Assist with material Selections

  • Material selections (cabinets, tile, countertops, etc.) to be made at Winn office and alliance partner showrooms

Review client meetings

  • Review progress and make necessary adjustments

Develop detailed drawings

  • 1/4" floor plans/ elevations
  • Detailed kitchen/ bath plans

Comprehensive contract

  • Fixed price amount
  • Schedule of progress payments
  • Start/ completion dates

Cost: 7% of projected construction cost
(credited toward the total contract amount)


Phase 3 - Construction

Permits

  • Permit drawings developed
  • Permits procured by Winn

Forecast/ Flowchart

  • Start/ completion dates
  • Sequence of activities

Pre-Construction Meeting

Weekly meeting with the Project Manager

  • Clear communication
  • Review progress
  • Collect progress payments

Project Management

  • Thorough dust protection
  • Order/ receive materials
  • Lead carpenter on site
  • Coordinate subs/ inspections

Final Walkthrough

  • With Project Manager & Designer to review any unfinished details

Warranty Coverage

  • Industry-leading 5-year warranty on Winn labor

Fixed Price
(paid in progress payments)