Our Steps in Building Your Tiny Home

Contact Us for a Free 3D Design concept, Budget and Feasibility Study of your project.

Design Consultation includes:

• 3D Concept Drawing (up to 3 revisions are included within the free consultation)
• Preliminary Budget estimate
• Feasibility Study for your Town - size and ADU configurations

If required, we can perform all of the following services which may be required for your town building department, zoning law and specific site conditions.

Property Reports includes:

• Site surveys (boundary lines, topography)
• Soil/geo-technical inspections
• Grading/drainage plans

Work with your town officials to determine permits and costs needed for budgeting .

Permit & Fees:

• Identify needed permits & costs
• Submit building applications
• Notify Homeowner of additional charges for special zones or filings
• Honor all property setbacks and seek easements if needed.
• Estimate contingency for unexpected local requests

Comprehensive drawings created based off the initial 3D Concept Drawing but incorporate the results from the two prior steps- Property Reports and Permitting Requirements.

Construction documents include:

• Floor-plan and Elevations
• Architectural layouts
• Structural engineering details
• Code compliance review
• FULL Permit-ready drawing sets (once contracted)

We handle all of your town/city permit submittal needs through the approval process.

Full-service management:

• Preparing application packages and forms
• Submitting all architecture and engineering plans
• Liaising with authorities for approvals
• Managing reviews, responses, and potential in-person filings
• Navigating additional overlays like coastal zones or HOA rules

Finishing options range from Good - Better - Best trim levels to full Custom Design finishings to meet whatever needs you have.

Selections Include:

• Material spec (cabinetry, tile, lighting)
• Layout refinement
• Finish coordination (countertops, flooring, appliances)
• Interior / Exterior Doors and windows

Essential site preparation needed for  foundation and utility services before construction can commence.

Site Work Activities:

• Excavation and grading
• Foundation pad setup
• Utility trenching (water, sewer, power)
• Temporary site infrastructure (fencing, disposal, erosion control)

The  build phase includes foundation and raising the core structure, installing all utilities and making it weatherproof.

Initial Construction Activities:

• Slab-on-grade foundation (or optional foundation build)
• Framing, Roofing, Windows, Exterior Doors
• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Water service installation
• Install Insulation and Siding
• Oversee all town inspections throughout the process

Aligns all interior design selections and permitting with installed fixtures needed for sign off.

Installation of finishings and fixtures:

• Cabinetry (custom woods, hardware)
• High-end countertops (quartz, stone)
• Luxury appliances
• Specialty fixtures (lighting, plumbing)
• Bathroom fixtures and finish upgrades (tile showers, marble accents)

At end of project we will provide Certificate of Occupancy, issue homeowner warranty and formally close out the project.

Project Close Activities:

• Complete interior contractor work
• Finalize 'snag list' items
• Acquire final Building Permit sign-off and obtain C/O
• Key "Hand Over"
• Provide 1-year Homeowner 'Workmanship' Warranty information