1. Meet with the designer: Bring your ideas, plot plan, and pictures.

2. Sign the proposal to design and create plans; a deposit is required at this phase.

3. Measurements will be taken at your home.

4. Preliminary plans will be drawn up (the time frame is usually 2-3 weeks).

5. Preliminary plans will be completed and reviewed by the client, and any revisions will be made.

6. Revised plans will be updated until both parties reach an agreement.

7. Final plans will be completed, and final payment for design and drawings will be required.

8. A preliminary rough estimate for construction will be provided at no cost.

9. An itemized, detailed quote will be generated, which will be both accurate and personalized for your project. This process usually takes about 2 weeks.

10. A good faith retainer of $2,000 will be required. This retainer secures BDB as your contractor. If you choose to proceed with BDB, this $2,000 will be applied towards your first payment. If you decide not to use BDB’s services, $1,000 will be refunded, and $1,000 will be retained by BDB for time spent and services rendered. This retainer covers the costs involved in generating an accurate, detailed quote, including communication costs and obtaining competitive quotes from subcontractors.

11. A good faith retainer will be due to secure BDB as your contractor.

12. Refine the quote.

13. Sign the contract.

14. Apply for necessary permits.