Our CONSTRUCTION Process

STEP ONE - Project Assessment

After initially contacting us we will set up a convenient time to meet to discuss your project. When initially meeting with a client for the first time, we set out to achieve three main things:

• An Opportunity to Get to Know One Another - Ask us questions. By the end of the meeting we'll know whether we are totally comfortable and a good fit to work with each other. Depending on the type of job, we could be spending a fair amount of time in your home and a good relationship is as important as the work itself.
• The Specifics of Your Project(s) - As we listen to your thoughts and ideas and ask you questions, we will develop an understanding of what you like and don't like. Our questions will range from décor to layout to lifestyle, as well as your desires on incorporating sustainable designs or products into your home. This is all about you and what you want!
• Get clear on the Budget - It may not make sense to proceed if everything else seems to be a fit but we're miles apart on the budget. We're sometimes able to give you a ballpark range regarding the investment you'll need to make during this meeting, however there are times we'll feel better about giving you numbers after a bit of research. Until a complete set of working drawings are complete it is difficult to give a firm quotation for a project but we will give you an idea of the type of renovation you can expect given your budget.

STEP TWO - FIRM Price Quotation

Once a budget has been established working drawings are completed (if required) and specifications set out for the scope of work Keystone Construction will provide. A FIRM PRICE quotation will include all aspects of the project and will also provide a concise, written contract explaining the obligations of both Keystone Construction and you, as the homeowner. This will include change orders, site conditions, guarantees, payment schedule and other assurances.

STEP THREE - Project Planning

After all the details of work have been determined and a FIRM PRICE quotation has been accepted, planning for your project begins. Start and completion dates are determined, materials ordered, building trades scheduled and permits obtained. This stage is crucial and requires the cooperation of all parties as timely decisions and selection of materials will eliminate delays to the project and minimize the risk of additional costs incurred through unexpected and avoidable delays.

STEP FOUR - Work Begins

Prior to the commencement of any work we prepare your home for construction. Temporary partitions are set up, floors and handrails are protected, furniture is moved out and tools and materials are placed in a designated area. Work then begins in accordance with the particular type of job. This is when all the crucial elements like demolition, framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in and drywall happens. Once the basic layout is in palce cabinets and finishing material can be ordered.

STEP FIVE - Finishing Work Begins

When all the rough in construction has been completed, the pleasing elements of your project will start to come together: finishing carpentry, flooring, painting, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, etc. Here is where your dreams and visions start to fully come to light

STEP SIX - Completion

After the construction of your project is complete, you will be asked to review the work and give final approval. We will then inform you of any regular maintenance required to protect your investment.