Large-scale renovations and home additions can be difficult to navigate- especially if it’s your first time. This is why having a roadmap is so important. Here’s our full home renovation process:
1. Schedule a complimentary Site Visit for your home.
a. You may also begin with an Email Assessment for preliminary information.
b. If you are looking to build an addition, please provide us with a copy of your Plat or Survey so we may prepare a Zoning Report to identify what you can build as a matter of right.
c. If you do not yet own the home, your first step will be to order a Pre-Purchase Evaluation.
d. After your complimentary Site Visit, you will receive a Follow Up Email summarizing your requested scope, offering preliminary pricing estimates, and explaining your next steps.
2. Engage MCG for Schematic Design Package.
a. Generally, we are about 3 weeks out to begin new Design Packages.
b. You select one of our Selection Packages to help give you a more accurate price range. Your selections may be changed/modified later in the process as your design is developed.
c. During this phase, we will provide CAD drawings, views, and cost ranges for up to 3 renovation options
d. You will be given an Online Account Portal through the MCG website offering a single login to manage and view your documents, designs, selections and progress photos.
3. You select which renovation option/combination of options you would like to develop.
4. MCG offers you a Design Development proposal to prepare your Architectural Drawings, Structural/Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC Engineering details, and various other items required by your jurisdiction.
a. During this phase, you will customize your material selections to better suit your needs and tastes.
b. This phase will take you through Permit Issuance, so you will be ready to begin construction after completion.
c. All design materials are your property, and you can use them to secure other bids if you desire.
d. Dependent on your choice of renovation options, and based on the determination of your Architectural Designer, we may refer you to an Architectural Firm if we believe they will better suit your needs.
5. After your Design Development is complete, we will provide a proposal to construct your project.
6. Once the construction contract is signed and your deposit is paid, we will assign your start date.
a. Your schedule will be added to your MCG online portal for your review.
b. Payments can be made via ACH (online check) or physical check.
c. If you are working with bank financing, please let us know as soon as possible so we may get things set up with your financial institution.
7. A brief “What to expect” call will be scheduled to familiarize you with the construction process and answer any questions you might have.
8. Prior to your start date, a Pre-Construction Meeting will be scheduled with you, your Design Team, and your Project Manager.
9. Construction will commence on your assigned start date and continue per the schedule communicated with you by your Project Manager.
10. Once all jurisdiction inspections have passed, and your project is substantially complete, we will schedule a walkthrough with your Project Manager.
a. At the time of walkthrough, we will work with you to identify any outstanding items which need to be addressed and document them on your Project Orientation Sheet (also known as “Punch List”).
b. All your warranty documentation and product information will be giving to you in hard copy and/or uploaded to your online portal.
11. After all items on your Project Orientation List are complete, you will be issued your final invoice and your MCG warranties will be activated. Your online portal will remain accessible for your reference and/or for future projects or warranty items.
12. We schedule a professional cleaning for your home.
