Explore Our Home Renovation Process
Discover Our Streamlined Home Renovation Process At Calfayan Construction, we’ve perfected a seamless home renovation process designed to make your experience stress-free. From design to construction, we guide homeowners through every step, ensuring transparency and clear communication. Each phase is meticulously planned, keeping your project on track with defined goals, steady progress, and unwavering respect for your budget.
The Calfayan Construction Process
Discovery & Site Visit-We meet on-site to review your goals and define the project scope.
Design & Pre-Construction-We coordinate with an architect or designer and confirm plans and finishes.
Transparent Budget & Schedule-You receive a clear costing plan and remodeling project timeline before construction starts.
Permits & Inspections-We manage all local township permit applications.
Build Phase & Quality Checks-Skilled trades follow a structured sequence, and we track quality daily.
Change Orders (if needed)-We document changes in writing and confirm cost and time adjustments.
Walk-Through & Punch List-You review completed work and assess punch list items before final approval.
Close-Out & Two-Year Warranty-We deliver all manuals and warranties and confirm your satisfaction.
Discovery & Site Visit
We meet on-site, review your goals, and define the project scope. We take time to get to know you and get a feel for your home. This visit helps us understand how you use each space and what matters most in your daily life.
Design & Pre-Construction
The design-build remodeling process has several stages, beginning with a conversation about your general vision. During the early phases, we collect all the information we need to understand your project goals. We build up a clear picture of your vision, right down to what materials and finishes you like. You will receive a bracketed budget with a range of costs. We’ll also present you with a rough scope of work, which defines the goals, deliverables, and project timeline.Afterwards, you will sign a pre-construction agreement. The PCA describes the proposed work, defines total cost, and outlines a schedule – all before we break ground.You will also have a chance to visit showrooms to see materials in person. We are familiar with many design professionals and can provide a list of preferred vendors. They can help you create the look you want without feeling overwhelmed. Or we can engage a designer directly to help with the selection process.The project manager and various subcontractors will also visit the job site during the pre-construction agreement process. This means that all trades understand you and your project before an agreement is signed.After all the discussions, research, and site visits, it’s time for you to sign the construction contract. This allows us to begin your home renovation project.Read our blog for tips to plan your remodel like a pro.
How We Keep You Informed: The Client Portal
You always have a single point of contact for your renovation. Our Client Portal is a convenient and secure place on our website to find or upload:
-A copy of your contract
-A copy of the relevant permitsRenderings, drawings, and supporting documents
-A record of your payments and an updated balanceScheduled milestones
-Photos of the renovation so you can track its progressA copy of the change orders & the punch list
-You can add notes and track decisions.
You can also share updates regarding your home remodeling project.
In addition, our project-tracking platform is the best way to communicate with your design-build team. It allows you to stay involved in key decisions and see how each choice shapes the final result.
-A copy of your contract
-A copy of the relevant permitsRenderings, drawings, and supporting documents
-A record of your payments and an updated balanceScheduled milestones
-Photos of the renovation so you can track its progressA copy of the change orders & the punch list
-You can add notes and track decisions.
You can also share updates regarding your home remodeling project.
In addition, our project-tracking platform is the best way to communicate with your design-build team. It allows you to stay involved in key decisions and see how each choice shapes the final result.
Transparent Budget & Payment Schedule
Our process emphasizes transparent costs and organized planning. Here are a few terms that might help you better understand the process:
-Allowances are placeholder budgets for items you will choose later, such as fixtures or tile. These are generally only needed in pre-PCA, rough scopes of work.
-Scope of Work is a precise description of the project broken down into categories such as “structural framing”, “plumbing,” and “tiling.”
-A contingency covers any rare issues that were impossible to discover during the pre-construction inspections. These might include: insufficient or weakening structural elements, a buried object in the way of excavation, termite damage, or late-stage changes from the homeowner.
-A Pre-Construction Agreement is the document that commits you to the work required to define the scope of work and fixed project costs. Such as: visits with homeowners, sub-contractor visits, consulting/engaging an architect and/or designer, shopping, and finalizing material selections.
-Construction Milestones refer to key points in the remodeling project timeline. We keep you informed so your renovation is as predictable and stress-free as possible.
-Substantial Completion is the point at which the renovation is nearly finished. The project is sufficiently complete so the homeowner can use the space, even if minor adjustments are needed. These non-essential items will be addressed with the punch list.
-Allowances are placeholder budgets for items you will choose later, such as fixtures or tile. These are generally only needed in pre-PCA, rough scopes of work.
-Scope of Work is a precise description of the project broken down into categories such as “structural framing”, “plumbing,” and “tiling.”
-A contingency covers any rare issues that were impossible to discover during the pre-construction inspections. These might include: insufficient or weakening structural elements, a buried object in the way of excavation, termite damage, or late-stage changes from the homeowner.
-A Pre-Construction Agreement is the document that commits you to the work required to define the scope of work and fixed project costs. Such as: visits with homeowners, sub-contractor visits, consulting/engaging an architect and/or designer, shopping, and finalizing material selections.
-Construction Milestones refer to key points in the remodeling project timeline. We keep you informed so your renovation is as predictable and stress-free as possible.
-Substantial Completion is the point at which the renovation is nearly finished. The project is sufficiently complete so the homeowner can use the space, even if minor adjustments are needed. These non-essential items will be addressed with the punch list.
The Lump-Sum Budget and Payments
After the initial consultation, site visit, design, and pre-construction process, we present you with a lump-sum budget. This budget establishes a single fixed price for the work.Projects vary widely in scope and complexity, so Calfayan uses a payment plan based on percentages. Generally speaking, here’s what the process looks like:Calfayan presents you with a lump-sum budget.If you agree to the lump-sum budget and our detailed scope of work, you will sign the final contract and pay a deposit.We will divide the remaining balance of the lump-sum budget into several payments, depending on the project
-Deposit Payment: Deposit due upon signing the Construction Contract
-Project Start Payment: Due upon project start
-Progress Payments: These are based on completed work; payments can be made every other week or monthly
-Substantial Completion Payment: Due when the project is nearly finished and the client has done a walkthrough and signed off
-Final Payment: Due when punch list is complete
Learn how to budget for a remodel.
-Deposit Payment: Deposit due upon signing the Construction Contract
-Project Start Payment: Due upon project start
-Progress Payments: These are based on completed work; payments can be made every other week or monthly
-Substantial Completion Payment: Due when the project is nearly finished and the client has done a walkthrough and signed off
-Final Payment: Due when punch list is complete
Learn how to budget for a remodel.
Permits & Inspections
Our team will obtain all permits and coordinate inspections to meet local code requirements. You never have to manage township paperwork or scheduling.Our team has extensive experience in Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia County. We often work in Abington, Elkins Park, Cheltenham, Upper Dublin, and Dresher. Each township has its own review process and timeline. We plan accordingly so your project stays on track.
Tip: Construction will begin after permits are approved, which, in some townships, could take a few weeks. We will communicate the timeline upfront so you know what to expect.
In the meantime, you should ask yourself a few questions:
-Will we want to stay in our home during renovation, or find temporary housing?
-Where will we cook and store food during the kitchen remodel?
-Will we need to crate or move our pets during the renovation?
-Will we need to find a quiet space for our children during the construction?
Learn why Calfayan is one of the best contractors for home renovation in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and beyond.
Contact us for a free consultation.
Tip: Construction will begin after permits are approved, which, in some townships, could take a few weeks. We will communicate the timeline upfront so you know what to expect.
In the meantime, you should ask yourself a few questions:
-Will we want to stay in our home during renovation, or find temporary housing?
-Where will we cook and store food during the kitchen remodel?
-Will we need to crate or move our pets during the renovation?
-Will we need to find a quiet space for our children during the construction?
Learn why Calfayan is one of the best contractors for home renovation in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and beyond.
Contact us for a free consultation.
Build Phase & Quality Controls
Once construction begins, we will schedule project meetings as needed. These meetings might include designers, architects, and site managers.We treat your home as if it were our own. We install dust barriers, cover the flooring, and clean daily.Our team includes licensed and certified craftsmen, including master plumbers, electricians, and carpenters. That means your house is in good hands from start to finish.Every project follows a structured sequence: demolition, rough-ins, drywall, and then finishes. Our general contractor has worked with the crew for many years. They know how to work efficiently and avoid unnecessary delays. Throughout the process, we conduct daily quality checks to ensure your project meets or exceeds our exacting standards.
Change Orders (if needed)
Occasionally, clients need to change something, or we find an issue that necessitates a change. In either case, we document the changes in writing and confirm cost and time adjustments. You will find a copy of the change orders on your client portal.Learn more about Calfayan’s renovation process steps for interior construction.
Walk-Through, Punch List, and Closeout
Upon project completion, we invite you to join us for a walkthrough. We will review the punch list, a short document listing final touch-ups or small adjustments. Finally, we deliver all operating manuals and discuss warranties. Calfayan Construction offers a 2-year workmanship warranty. We also honor all manufacturers’ and materials’ warranties.Then, every 6 months, we will either call or email you to see if your remodel is ok. If you spot a problem, let us know, and we will take care of it. Our design-build approach includes personalized care and top-quality work.Peruse our Portfolio and see why Calfayan is the top remodeling contractor in Montgomery County.