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Process

Building or renovating a home is a significant journey—one filled with excitement, possibilities, and important decisions. The best results are guided by an experienced team.  

A Thoughtfully Guided Experience

We listen carefully, collaborate closely, and deliver with integrity—because a great building experience is just as important as the final results.

From the first step on an untouched lot to the moment of stepping onto the front porch of a beautifully crafted home, Silver Wood Homes is honored to guide each homeowner through the building journey. Their dedication to thoughtful planning ensures that every stage of the process is as rewarding as the finished project.

The First Step

Discovery

Each project starts with a discovery meeting, providing an essential opportunity for homeowners to share their vision, goals, and timeline. These meetings take place at the Silver Wood Homes office, on-site at the project location, or during visits to homes completed by Silver Wood, offering valuable insight into what is possible. This initial discussion serves as the foundation for the design and build process, helping to clarify priorities, explore creative possibilities, and establish a strategic path forward.

Selecting the right builder and team is a crucial step in the home construction journey, and Silver Wood Homes is dedicated to ensuring that every partnership is built on trust, alignment, and shared vision.

Step Two

Projected Cost & Investment

Silver Wood Homes takes a transparent approach to project planning, ensuring that homeowners have a clear understanding of potential costs from the outset. By gathering insights during early discovery meetings, Silver Wood Homes provides a projected cost proposal, reflecting the anticipated scope and level of customization before design development begins.

Knowing the scope and finish level may evolve throughout the planning process, these projected costs serve as a benchmark estimate, offering flexibility as details are refined. Once the project progresses to the bid phase, final pricing is established, allowing for any necessary adjustments and refinements to align with the homeowner’s vision. 

To facilitate this process, Silver Wood Homes requires a 5% deposit based on the projected costs. This investment is allocated toward house plans and design development fees, which support the detailed planning necessary for a well-executed home. Given the dynamic nature of the planning phase, some adjustments may require additional fees and deposits.

Understanding the importance of this upfront investment, the deposit is non-refundable, underscoring the role and time commitment required in the development and design process.

From concept to completion, Silver Wood Homes is dedicated to making the experience seamless, enjoyable, and personalized.

With a signed proposal, a dedicated place is secured in the design development schedule. Depending on the complexity of the project, the design development phase may span anywhere from six months to a year—ensuring that every element is thoroughly planned before moving forward with the bid phase.

Architectural Plans

Designing a home is an intricate and thoughtful journey that transforms ideas into a buildable reality. The house plan process follows a structured approach to ensure every detail is carefully considered before construction begins. Here is a breakdown of the key stages involved: 

01. The Building Site

Before planning begins, one of the most critical steps is evaluating the lot. Grades and exposure play a significant role in shaping the foundation and overall layout of the home. If a lot has already been selected, the Silver Wood Homes team will visit the site to shoot grades, which allows for accurate foundation planning and ensures proper integration with the landscape.

02. Kick-off Meeting

The initial kick-off meeting serves as a crucial starting point in turning concepts into a well-structured plan. During this phase, homeowners and the design team review preliminary floor plans and discuss essential details that shape the project’s direction. Preferences regarding layout, functionality, architectural style, and personalized features are explored to ensure the home aligns with the homeowner’s vision.

03. Schematic House Plans

Schematic house plans are the preliminary architectural drawings that outline the overall layout and design of a home as it relates to the building site. These plans serve as a foundational blueprint in the initial stages of the planning process, helping visualize the structure before moving into more detailed development.

04. Design Development

Refining and finalizing the architectural and interior elements during design development include floor plan layout, exterior elevations, architectural details, structural planning, engineering considerations, kitchen and bath layouts, window sizes and placement, exterior materials, mechanical systems, and preliminary planning for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical layouts.

05. Bid Set

Design Development is complete. Plans are now at bid set allowing enough information for subcontractors, and vendors to estimate costs.

Interior Design Development

01. Kick-off Meeting

The talented Interior Design Team at Silver Leaf Interiors warmly welcomes you into their studio for an immersive design experience. They will present a curated selection of inspirations, from textures and color palettes and finishing touches. This collaborative process allows the designers to gain an understanding of your personal style, preferences, and desired level of refinement. Through thoughtful discussion and expert guidance, they will tailor design concepts that align with your vision, ensuring that every element reflects your unique aesthetic. The Silver Leaf Interiors team is committed to crafting a space that feels authentically yours.

02. Milestone Meetings

At Silver Leaf Interiors, your design journey is structured through allotted and scheduled milestone meetings, ensuring every decision is thoughtfully considered and seamlessly executed. These meetings serve as essential checkpoints, allowing you and the design team to review progress, refine selections, and address any adjustments needed to maintain alignment with your vision.

03. Cabinetry Bid Set

Once the plans are finalized and ready to bid, Silver Leaf Interiors collaborates with skilled craftsmen to custom-build each cabinet with precision and quality.

Silver Leaf Interiors custom cabinet plans are meticulously designed to meet exact specifications and aesthetic preferences, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to construction. Every detail—from materials and finishes to storage solutions and functional layouts—is carefully considered.

04. Finish Workbook

At Silver Leaf Interiors, every detail of your home—from exterior finishes and interior hardware to custom millwork and specialty fixtures—is meticulously documented in a comprehensive finished workbook. This essential guide serves as a detailed reference, ensuring accuracy throughout the bidding process and providing a clear roadmap for contractors and artisans.

Step Three

Planning

Step Four

Bid Phase

Once architectural plans and design selections are complete, the bidding process begins. This phase ensures that cost estimates accurately reflect the home’s final design and chosen finishes. This process can take 6-8 weeks depending on the size of the project. 

  • Bids released to trades
  • Bids tracked, gathered and internal review
  • Client Cost Review
    Homeowners review the proposed costs, discuss any final adjustments, and approve the budget.

Step Five

Contract

Contact Execution

Once the plans, finishes, and budget are carefully reviewed and approved, the next step is the official signing of the contract—marking the exciting moment when your project moves from concept to reality. This agreement solidifies the scope of work, timeline, and financial framework, ensuring clarity and alignment between you and Silver Wood Homes.

Step Six

Production

01. Construction plans are created for permitting

02. Permits and Pre-construction Planning

03. Schedule developed

04. Materials Ordered

05. Production Begins

Weekly Updates

Weekly updates and site visits allow homeowners to stay engaged in progress.

Job Site Visits

Scheduled key milestone visits with homeowner and build team.

Safety First: Homeowners are encouraged to visit the job site outside of milestone visits accompanied by a project manager to ensure safety on-site. Witnessing the transformation firsthand is an exciting milestone, but safety always comes first.

Step Seven

Completion

Orientation

As the project nears completion, Silver Wood Homes schedules a house orientation meeting, providing homeowners with a walkthrough of their new home features, ensuring familiarity with systems and functions.

Move-in Day

Finally, the long journey—from standing on a raw lot to standing on the front porch—is complete. Move-in day is a celebration, marking the beginning of life in a beautifully designed and carefully built home.

Lets meet to talk about your construction project!