Room Additions & Conversions
Whether you need more space in your home or want to better utilize an existing space, room additions and conversions offer a great solution.
Our team has completed several of these types of projects, including master suite additions, bathroom additions, sunroom additions, second-story additions, garage conversions, mudroom/laundry room conversions, patio conversions, and more. While these tend to be extensive projects, working with an experienced team that has a tried-and-true process can provide the confidence you need to get it done!
The Room Addition & Conversion Design Process
Initial Consultation
The first step to any remodeling project is an educational on-site consultation. During this consultation, one of our professional designers will meet with you in your home to discuss your ideas, answer your questions, walk you through the process, and explain what is doable based on the structure of your home and your budget.
With over 40 years in the remodeling industry, we consider our team to be experts, so you can be confident that the information and advice provided are honest and accurate, and of course, have your best interest in mind!
Custom Room Addition or Conversion Design Package
Every room addition or conversion project remodel requires a custom design package to be completed prior to construction. The package includes floor plans, 3D renderings, a Scope of Work document, and a Budget Items Worksheet.
The purpose of the design package is not only to provide a clear visual of the remodeled space, but also to outline everything that will be done throughout construction. This documentation ensures everything is discussed and agreed upon– including process, timeline, and pricing — before anyone ever picks up a hammer!
Floor Plans & 3-D Renderings
Our detailed floor plans and 3D renderings will allow you to see the structural changes that will be made to your home, as well as the aesthetic features to be included in the remodeled rooms. We do this by taking photos and measurements of your existing home and building it into our rendering software. Our designers then draw the details of the house (walls, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, windows, lighting, finishes, etc.) according to the inspiration photos and notes we’ve collected from you during your prior measure appointment.
This visual aid is extremely helpful because it brings to life an idea that you have only imagined. It can either confirm what you want in your remodel or prove that what you had in mind might not work. In either situation, our team of designers can assist you with suggestions and ideas to provide the best possible outcome of your project. We can make tweaks and revisions to the designs until you are 100% happy with it.
Scope of Work Document
The comprehensive Scope of Work document details all of the project specifics, such as foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, paint, drywall, countertops, tile, and so on. In regard to an entire home remodel, there are a substantial number of details to specify. We want to be sure that you as the homeowner understand precisely what is to be included, and what is not.
Also addressed in this document is the estimated timeframe, insurance and warranty disclosures, change order processes, the total cost for materials and labor, and a proposed payment schedule. During your review meeting, our designers will go over these details with you in-depth, answering any questions you have and ensuring nothing is overlooked. Any revisions to the Scope of Work can be made as needed, prior to the execution of the contract.
Budget Items Worksheet
Think of Budget Items as your “shopping list” of items you get to pick out. These are items that don’t have a set price until they’re selected, such as flooring and tile selections, countertop material, decorative lighting, etc. Each can range in price depending on what you choose. For example, you can splurge on your countertops by choosing an exotic option or save money by selecting a less-expensive countertop option.
We provide an allowance for each of these items and include them in the total cost for the project. If this final number isn’t where we want it to be, the selected budget items can be adjusted to control the total project cost.
Design Package Review Meeting
The review meeting is scheduled at one of our two DFW offices once all of the documents in your design package are complete. During the meeting, our designer will pull up the floor plans and 3D renderings on the big screen and walk you through the structural and aesthetic design of your remodeled home. They will then go over the Scope of Work document, Budget Items Worksheet, and our proposal to complete the construction.
After any revisions are made, the designs are yours. You are then able to make your decision to continue with us as your contractor for construction or use the designs we’ve provided to get competitive bids from other contractors.
