Understanding the Forward Design Build Remodel Process

Considering remodeling your Ann Arbor home? You may be wondering what the process looks like. 

In this blog, you’ll learn what to expect, the steps involved, and important tips & tricks before embarking on a remodel with a design build firm like Forward Design Build Remodel. Read on to get ready for your remodeling adventure! 


Before Building

A large portion of our design build process takes place before construction starts. Here, we take the time to really get to know our clients, their wants and needs, and what they want their new space to look like. 

Once we understand your goals, we’ll use them to guide our design for your new space. 


Tips & Tricks:

  • Know what you need – Before meeting with your designer, think about your space. Write down what you like, what isn’t working, and your plans for the future. Do you love to entertain? Do you need to consider aging-in-place features? Will you have a lifestyle change soon, such as a family member moving in or out? The more we know about you, the easier it will be to design your dream home. 

  • Declutter – Take some time to go through your belongings, get rid of unnecessary items, and organize what you want to keep. This will make it easier to move items you need from room to room and put them back once construction is done. 

  • Create an “essentials station” – Plan for a safe place to store your essential items such as your phone, car keys, and important paperwork. Your routine is about to look different, and planning ahead will save you lots of headaches later on. 




During the Build

Once you’ve approved the design of your new space, we’ll get started on construction. At your pre-construction meeting, we’ll let you know all about the important safety procedures we have in place, as well as our system of communication to keep you posted every step of the way.

Tips & Tricks

  • Make a home away from home This could involve temporarily relocating everything you need to a different part of the house or even staying at a different location completely. If you do need to stay in your home, our team will go above and beyond to ensure as little interruption to your life as possible. 

  • Write down questions – You’ll have regularly scheduled meetings with your assigned Project Manager, so make sure you note any questions, concerns, or ideas you have to get them addressed right away. 

  • Keep your eye on the prize – This part of the process can be stressful, but we promise once it’s all over, it will be well worth the challenges! 





After Building 

Once construction is complete, we’ll do a final walkthrough to make sure your new home is just right. All the work we do is backed by an industry-leading warranty, so if a problem does arise, we’ll get it fixed quickly. 

Tips & Tricks

  • Let us know how we did – Your opinions are important to us, and we want to know how you like your new home! We welcome all feedback on our process and products, and your review will help us with our future projects. 

Still have questions about the Forward remodeling process? Contact us — we’re happy to help.

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