Guide · Planning Your Remodel
Design-Build or Separate Designer and Builder?
There are two main ways to organize a remodel. Here is how they differ and how to choose.
Call us today615-431-3789There are two main ways to organize a remodel. Here is how they differ and how to choose.
Design-build: one team
A design-build firm designs and builds under one agreement. Cost, schedule and feasibility are tested while the plan can still change, and there is one point of contact.
Separate designer and builder: two teams
You hire a designer to draw the plan and then collect bids from builders. This can give you more design choices and competitive bids, and it needs more coordination from you.
How to decide
If you want simplicity and early cost feedback, design-build is often a good fit. If you have a very specific design vision or an architect already, separate teams can work well.
Either way, clear documents matter
Whatever you choose, a complete set of drawings and a written scope keep surprises small and keep everyone working from the same plan.
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