Our Process

Planning For Success

Creativity fuels us. But we wouldn’t get very far in that vehicle without something to control the motion. That’s why we’ve taken great care to develop a process to do just that. It’s important that our clients feel connected to what we do. Like a great painting, the big picture is made up of many small steps.

Home building & remodeling demands that careful attention is paid to this process. You have an idea, a vision for your home or remodeling project. We have the tools & the team to execute it. What connects these two is a framework, one whose structure must be as strong as the home itself. This framework is made up of scheduled meetings, contract signings, material selections & more. Each step is treated as crucial, none omitted.

Below is a look at our process. The three stages each have their own set of steps, goals & milestones. We understand that our clients lead busy lives. This process ensures communication about the project is clear, and no time is wasted. This keeps us on-task, as well as on-budget.

The Discovery, Your Design and Our Agreement.

• STEP 1: Discovery Phase
   

  Schedule Initial Meeting

  You've seen our portfolio, visited our site, and/or heard about Westbridge Homes from a friend. Now it's time to meet & get to know us. We're somewhat selective about what clients & projects we take on. Even a modest remodeling project involves considerable planning. You need to feel comfortable working with us as well. This initial meeting gives you a chance to do just that.

  This is also a kind of creativity session for the both of us. We'll have a number of standard questions to ask, and we're sure you will also. Many clients have a good idea of what they want. It's our job to help you define your remodeling or home building goals more clearly.

  Project Idea Book

  This is a process unique to Westbridge Homes. We'll give you a custom binder ~ a place to collect pictures, notes, and ideas related to your project. Have fun with it! This is a chance for you to engage your own creative side. Organizing those ideas into a single place, we can review the project together, before moving on to the next phase.
• STEP 2: Design Phase
   

  Feasibility Meeting

  This meeting gives us a chance to review your Project Idea Book together. Here is where we begin to decide what your "must-haves" are. We'll also get a better idea of what kind of time frame will be necessary to complete the project. With your budget in mind, we'll work out what options are possible, and what materials are necessary. This will give you a clearer picture of what it will take to execute your vision.

  Design Agreement

  This is where we really begin to get specific.  We'll present you with a comprehensive design agreement, taking account of time & budget requirements. This plan will map out the actual construction process, and the terms of our services. With this detailed project plan in place, you have the opportunity to review & decide when you're ready for us to begin. You'll also have the chance to re-evaluate your own design goals. This will help you determine if the projected finished product serves the needs & desires you presented us in the beginning.

  The importance of these initial steps cannot be overstated. Westbridge Homes has earned its reputation as a leader in custom home design & remodeling by being selective & thorough. When you commit to our design agreement, we want you to have the utmost confidence in us.
• STEP 3: Project agreement
   

  Project Agreement/Contract

  Here is where we "make it official". We submit the final project overview, detailing each step in the construction process. You'll have a chance to give final approval before signing off on the designs, schedule & budget.

  When County or City permits are required, they are filed for at this time. This can take anywhere from a week to two months, depending on the size, scope & location.

  Get excited! You're about to see a transformation. Whether it's a new bathroom, a specialty project, or a new home, you'll be thrilled to see the handiwork of true artisans. Westbridge Homes treats every project as special. That's why we take such great care in getting to know the people for whom we design & build. A home reflects so much about who we are. It's our #1 priority to help you make your home a place you'll want to live in & love for years to come.