OUR PROCESS
Seven stages. One clear path.
From your first idea to the final walkthrough, every stage has a purpose.
Goal & vision
Tell us how you want your space to feel and function.
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What Renova handles
We listen to your priorities, how you use the space and what you want to change.
What you can expect
Bring inspiration, photos, sketches or simply your ideas. Together, we establish the direction of the project.
Consultation
Connect your ideas to the possibilities of the space.
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What Renova handles
We discuss existing conditions, budget considerations and timing, using project examples and visual references to guide the conversation.
What you can expect
A clearer sense of priorities and the information needed to develop your scope.
Proposal
Understand the scope before making the next decision.
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What Renova handles
We develop the proposed scope and estimate, review allowances and identify the details that still need to be resolved.
What you can expect
Time to ask questions and review what is included, with scope and pricing clarified as the project takes shape.
Design & selections
Turn your overall vision into specific choices.
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What Renova handles
We coordinate design and plans within the agreed scope, working with your designer or involving a designer. Visual references and physical samples guide material choices.
What you can expect
After the contract is signed, a selection sheet connects your finishes and materials to the original allowances in the estimate.
Pre-construction
Bring the decisions, materials and schedule together.
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What Renova handles
We coordinate site requirements, trades, permitting where applicable and material readiness. Our approach is to have selections resolved and required materials ready before the work they support.
What you can expect
A shared construction schedule and a walkthrough of the planned sequence, so you understand how the project is intended to progress.
Construction
Watch the plan take shape, with coordination throughout.
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What Renova handles
We manage the work, coordinate the trades and keep attention on craftsmanship and the agreed scope.
What you can expect
Communication about project decisions. Requested changes are documented and reviewed for their effect on the scope, pricing and schedule.
Walkthrough & completion
Review the details together and bring the project to a close.
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What Renova handles
We walk through the completed work with you, identify remaining items and coordinate the final steps.
What you can expect
An opportunity to review the finished result and understand how any remaining items will be addressed.