Are you planning to build a new custom home or remodel your existing home? The first thing that comes to mind is who to hire for the job. Some consider hiring a designer or architect, while others opt for a contractor. But what if you could get the best of both worlds? That’s where Shea Chappell Custom Homes come in—your go-to design-build firm. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top 5 advantages of working with a design-build firm and why it’s the best option for your project.
Single Point of Contact
Design-build firms offer many benefits, including a single point of contact throughout the project.
Design-build firms, by definition, are responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and all other aspects of the project. This eliminates the need for you to hire multiple professionals (architect, interior designer, etc.) and communicate with each separately, saving you time, money, and stress. Some companies have these as employees, while others have multiple relationships with these professionals, which allows them to hand-pick your team based on your wish list.
At Shea Chappell Custom Homes, we prefer to hand-pick the professionals that will comprise your build team and be able to meet your specific wants, needs, and desires.
Better Communication
Multiple professionals are involved, such as architects, engineers, and contractors. At a design-build firm, all these professionals work together in a collaborative environment from the start of your project to its completion. You’ll have access to real-time information and updates, making it easier to make informed decisions.
Our Shea Chappell team refers to this part of our process as “the left hand knowing what the right hand is doing… and vice versa.”
Cost Savings
Design-build firms typically offer cost savings as they have a better understanding of the entire building process. They can provide you with a more accurate and comprehensive estimate for your project, including all the design, construction, and other related costs. Moreover, design-build firms have established relationships with suppliers and contractors, allowing them to negotiate better prices, which results in cost savings for you.
At Shea Chappell, we ask you to provide a budget range at the start of the process. We are sure you have heard of horror stories where the plans are developed for an incredible home only to find out that you cannot afford to build it. By having a team put together at the start armed with this information, we can better guide you to a successful design-build where everyone wins and your dreams come to fruition.
Faster Completion Time
When you work with a design-build firm, you can expect your project to be completed faster than usual. Since the same team handles the design and construction, there are fewer chances of miscommunications and delays. Moreover, design-build firms understand the complexity of construction projects. They have proven methods and tools to ensure your project’s timely completion.
Quality Control
Last but not least, working with a design-build firm ensures quality control throughout the entire project. At every stage of the project, the design-build team will oversee and monitor the work to ensure it meets the highest quality standards. This ensures that the project is completed to your satisfaction and increases the resale value of your property in the future.
It’s common practice at Shea Chappell Custom Homes for the team and homeowner to meet at the job site regularly. To review and address progress, questions, or concerns that have developed during the home-building process. This allows us to make changes as they arise, which saves everyone time and money. Furthermore, it allows the team to see the home they have created together come to life.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, working with a design-build firm has numerous advantages. Opt for a streamlined approach by choosing a reputable design-build firm like Shea Chappell Homes for your project. With a single point of contact, improved communication, cost savings, faster completion, and quality control, it’s the preferred choice for many property owners. Doing so gives you peace of mind, knowing your project is in good hands.