From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, one team manages every detail and stands behind the result. You stay informed, never overwhelmed.
Design and construction, under one roof of accountability.
In the traditional model you hire an architect, then a builder, and the gaps between them become your problem. Cost surprises, change orders, and finger-pointing all land on you. Our design/build approach removes that risk. We manage design and construction together, working with trusted architects and skilled trades, so the budget is honest from day one and one firm is responsible for the outcome.
It began with a homeowner who was handed plans she could never afford. We built our process so that never happens to you.
The Path
From first sketch to final walkthrough.
I
Discover
We listen first. We define your goals, your site, your budget, and your lifestyle priorities, often with a simple wants and needs worksheet. This is where we make sure the dream and the budget meet.
II
Design
We develop preliminary plans with real-time cost modeling, so design and budget move together. Two to three rounds of revisions are typical. Nothing is finalized until it is right and the numbers work.
III
Pre-Construction and Build
We lock selections, final pricing, and permitting, then build with a dedicated project manager and consistent communication. Full pre-construction commonly runs about 6 to 7 months before ground is broken.
IV
Deliver
A meticulous final walkthrough, a punch list completed to standard, certificate of occupancy, and a warranty handoff. Then a relationship that lasts well beyond move-in.
Discover→Design→Pre-Construction→Build→Deliver
The Details That Drive Cost
The Big Five, locked early.
Five selections shape both the look and the budget of your home: cabinetry, flooring, lighting, appliances, and plumbing. We guide you through these early, so your pricing is accurate before permits and there are no surprises later.
01
Cabinetry
02
Flooring
03
Lighting
04
Appliances
05
Plumbing
Setting Expectations
Clear from day one.
Budget known early
Our estimating input is in the room from the first meeting, so you design to your budget, not beyond it.
A realistic timeline
Pre-construction commonly runs 6 to 7 months. Multiple design revisions can extend it, and we guide you the whole way.
One point of contact
A dedicated project manager owns every question, update, and milestone.
Side by side.
Masterpiece Design/Build
✓Budget established early and updated in real time.
✓One firm owns all outcomes.
✓One internal point of contact.
✓Design and pre-construction overlap.
✓Change orders minimized through early collaboration.
✓A guided, clear client experience.
Traditional Model
✗Budget often unknown until bids return.
✗Accountability shared and disputed.
✗The client coordinates multiple firms.
✗Phases run sequentially, each waiting on the last.
✗Change orders common and often expensive.
✗A complex and frequently stressful experience.
With us, you are protected.
Masterpiece bears the risk.
Scope gaps are resolved within our process, not passed to you. Accountability is unified.
In the traditional model, the client bears the risk.
Gaps between plans and construction, and cost overruns tied to incomplete documents, fall to the homeowner.
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Common Questions
Common questions about our process.
What is the difference between design/build and hiring an architect and a builder separately?
In design/build, one firm carries both the design and the construction under a single contract. In the traditional route you hire an architect, complete a design, then take it out to builders for pricing, which is the point where many homeowners learn the design they love costs more than they can spend. Design/build prices the work while the design is still moving, so budget and drawings stay in step.
When do we get a real price, not an estimate?
Before permits. The Big Five selections are locked during design, which is what lets us price the actual finishes rather than carry placeholder allowances that get trued up during construction.
How many projects do you take on at once?
A limited number each year, by design. It is the only way the same people who plan your home can stay close enough to it to be accountable for how it turns out.
Who is our point of contact during construction?
The same team that designed the home. Because design and construction sit under one roof, there is no handoff to a separate builder and no gap where a question falls between two companies.
Is design/build more expensive?
Not when you account for total cost. Redesign fees, bid-gap surprises, and change orders in the traditional model often close the gap quickly. Our approach delivers more predictable final costs.
How long does it take before we break ground?
Pre-construction typically runs 6 to 7 months, covering design, selections, and final pricing. Multiple rounds of revisions can extend the design phase.
How many design changes can we make?
Two to three revisions are typical during the design phase. Minor tweaks turn around quickly, larger redesigns take longer. We make sure the design is right before moving forward.
When do selections need to be made?
As early as possible. We provide a selection timeline that guides you through the most critical choices first. Plan on consistent attention over several weeks to complete all finishes.
