Design & build
Design and construction under one point of contact
Coordinating a separate architect, engineer and contractor works, but it puts the homeowner in the middle of every scheduling and scope conflict. Under our design-build approach, we manage design development, engineering coordination, permitting and construction as one process with one contract and one team accountable for the outcome \u2014 used across kitchens, additions, ADUs and new construction alike.
What's included
Scope we typically handle
- Initial design development and material selection guidance
- Coordination with architects and structural engineers as needed
- Budget development aligned to design decisions before permitting
- Permit submittal and plan-check response with your city
- Construction scheduling and subcontractor management
- Single point of contact from concept through final walkthrough
- Inspection coordination through project closeout
Recent work
A look at the finished result
Frequently asked questions
What East Bay homeowners ask us
How is design-build different from hiring an architect and contractor separately?
In a design-build arrangement, one company is responsible for both the design decisions and the construction budget from the start, which reduces the back-and-forth that happens when a separately hired architect designs something the contractor later says exceeds budget or can't be built as drawn.
Do I still get an architect or designer with design-build?
Yes, for projects that need one — we bring in licensed architects or structural engineers as required by the project and the city, and coordinate their work directly rather than leaving you to manage that relationship.
Is design-build more expensive than hiring separately?
Not inherently. Because budget is considered alongside design from the start, design-build often reduces costly redesigns and change orders that come from a design being finalized without construction input.
What types of projects use your design-build process?
We apply the same design-build structure across kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, ADUs and new construction — any project where design decisions and construction sequencing benefit from being managed together.
Ready to talk through your project?
We'll walk the property, talk through scope, permits and budget, and give you a written estimate before any work starts.