OuR APPROACH

We can assist you in finding the right architect for your project if needed. We’re happy to attend architectural design meetings with you, to provide feedback that helps ensure the project stays within budget.

During our preliminary design meetings, we work with you to tailor a detailed specification form. This helps you outline important decisions and establish guidelines that will define your project.

We will guide you through the selection process by providing suggestions for showrooms and contacts.

Upon completion of your architectural and structural plans as well as selection of your specifications, we conduct a thorough bid out of the project. We request multiple subcontractors and suppliers in each trade to submit bids in order to achieve the most cost-efficient budget. All subcontractors and suppliers have been thoroughly vetted, carry the appropriate insurance, and have a proven track record with Carter Customs.

We then compose the bids and present you with an estimate along with alternative suggestions—all aimed at helping you stay within your budget.

Once you have approved the budget, we submit it on your behalf to the applicable building department for permitting.

A realistic construction schedule is presented to you. We always strive to complete construction in a timely manner. During the course of construction we maintain continual communication with you including weekly onsite meetings with you and the project superintendent.

Finally, we provide accounting services by submitting billings to you for monthly payment as well as a detailed analysis of the budget versus the expenses. All billings presented are for work in place and payment is made directly to the vendors. Lien waivers are obtained with each check issued.