Our Design Process

Prospective clients may discover the company through a referral, local real estate agent, internet search, or visiting one of the many custom and speculative construction projects Stafford Construction Company has at any one time. The client can be connected to Dwayne Stafford, by a phone call or through the website to begin discussions about their new dream home. The client will arrange to meet Dwayne at a completed new home to scrutinize the design, construction, quality, and detail of one of the builders home projects. This tour will also help the client to see a home similar in scope to their particular project. The homeowner can view the finishes and allowances they can expect to receive in their custom built home. At this point the client can weigh the important decision of choosing Stafford Construction Company as their custom home building partner.

For some people deciding on a plan and lot is easy, but for others it takes time. Either way Stafford Construction will not move forward until they feel the client is completely satisfied with the design of their project. Once this is achieved, the builder will sit down and get a list of all the desires the client has for exterior materials, finishes, cabinetry, lighting, appliances, millwork, etc. Simultaneously, Stafford Construction will formulate their estimation of the construction cost and produce a detailed set of specifications which lists everything provided to the client. This list will leave no doubt by both parties what the builder will provide and allowances the client will have to choose from. Once the new client is happy with the job costing and the specifications provided for the home, they move on to the contract phase.

With all of the above completed, Stafford Construction will immediately begin construction of the home to ensure that it is finished in the agreed upon time frame. One of the managing partners or staff will be on the job every day to monitor schedule, installation, quality of construction, make sure the specifications are followed, and selections integrated into the home. Stafford Construction will also be available anytime the client feels they need to call or meet about the project. Stafford Construction will advise the client in a timely manner of the selections that need to be made and the vendors with which to meet. This is probably the most streamlined part of the process. Stafford Construction Company has taken the initiative to partner with competent subcontractors and vendors whom they have long time relationships. This ensures the client will receive the utmost care and attention to the details of their home by Stafford Construction and their partners. The builder has narrowed the process to a manageable number of meetings between the client and vendors. This makes building fun and stress free for the homeowner. The client will first meet with Stafford Construction to receive possible selections for the exterior of their home. Stafford Construction will provide samples for brick, stone, stucco, vinyl, colors, and any other selections to be made for the exterior of the home. From there the client will be asked to set up a series of meetings with vendors to choose the interior finishes.

First, the client will meet with the cabinet designer. The client may choose all the colors and features of the cabinetry. With a 3-dimensional rendering of the cabinets, the homeowner will be able to decide on the cabinetry before it is ordered. Next, the client will meet with the plumbing supplier for fixture selection. The clients favorite part is meeting with the decorator. This meeting really does make building simple. At one place the client will be able to select counter top colors, paint colors, ceramic tile, stain, carpet, and any other flooring selections. By making choices at one place with the assistance of a decorator, the client will be able to see how the colors and materials of all their finishes coordinate. This eliminates the old tiresome process of meeting with a tile supplier, painter, carpet supplier, countertop fabricator, and other interior selections in multiple meetings and then wondering whether everything will match once in the home. Next, the homeowner will move on to choosing light fixtures. This now completes the selection of interior finishes for the new home.

There will be a few other meetings with Stafford Construction staff along the way. One will be the framing and electrical walk through to determine if any changes to the structure need to be made and lay out all the electrical, lighting, alarms, and any audio video requirements. Once the exterior is complete, the client will meet with the landscaper to design and sculpt the landscaping for the home. That is it. When construction is complete, Stafford Construction will run a final punch list. Then the homeowner will be given the opportunity to walk through with the builder to make their punch list and ask any questions. This list will immediately be addressed to the clients satisfaction. Now the homeowner can close and move into their brand new Stafford Construction home. This concludes what is called The Process. We have many satisfied clients who have enjoyed this journey and found it to be completely stressed free, fun, and exciting!