Our Process
From concept to completion.
At Mountainwood Homes, we follow a proven process and approach every project the same way. Our design-build services are an “all under one roof” approach to home design, remodeling, and homebuilding.
Working with a design-build company brings everyone to the table – designer, architect, contractor, trade partners, and suppliers. This approach eliminates many of the common problems, frustrations, and setbacks of hiring a designer and builder separately. When hiring companies independently, there is usually little communication between the designer and builder before construction. This scenario can result in expensive change orders or settling for less-than-ideal solutions.
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Our proven process provides you with step-by-step professional guidance from design through construction.
We have very busy work schedules, and our Mountainwood team took care of everything. All we had to do was make decisions.
Benefits of a Design-Build team:
- Single point of accountability and enhanced client-contractor communication.
- Designed to meet your needs and stay within your budget.
- More cost-efficient since the design and build teams are under the same roof.
- A faster design process allows us to start your project sooner.
- The builder understands your needs and desires; they have been involved with your project from the start.
TRUSTED PARTNERS
All under one roof.
Our trusted trade partners are an extension of our team. We have worked with them for years on plumbing, drywall, electrical, HVAC, custom cabinets, and more. Our longstanding relationships ensure that work is done with precision and held to our shared high standards.
You benefit from having a group of trusted professionals working in your home who know our process and expectations. If it were up to us, we’d have them wear a Mountainwood t-shirt. (We’re working on it).
FAQs
Payments are tied to the milestones outlined in your contract. The payment schedule is established at the start of the project and aligns with each phase of the process, from design through construction, so expectations are clear from day one.
An initial payment is due when the Design Agreement is signed, followed by another payment when the fixed-price Proposal is approved. Once construction begins, payments are made at defined milestones as work is completed. Invoices, payment summaries, and upcoming payments can all be viewed and managed through our online client portal.
Pricing is finalized after the Design Agreement phase, once the scope of work and layout are clearly defined. At that point, you’ll receive a fixed-price Proposal outlining the cost of your project.
Every project is different, but your timeline depends on the scope of work, complexity, and decision-making. Our process includes the design agreement, finalizing design selections, pre-construction planning, and construction. We’ll guide you through each step and share timing expectations along the way so you know what to expect next.
Changes after the contract is signed are handled through a formal Change Order. This process documents the change, any cost adjustments, and schedule impacts before work moves forward, so expectations are aligned.
Communication is built into our process. You’ll receive regular updates from your team and have access to schedules, documents, and project details through our online portal, making it easy to stay informed as your project progresses.
In many cases, yes, but it depends on the scope of work and which areas of the home are affected. Early in the process, we’ll walk through what living in the home would look like, potential disruptions, and whether a short-term relocation may be recommended so you can plan with confidence.
