Our Process
Residential remodeling works better when the next step is clear.
A remodeling project involves decisions long before construction begins and coordination throughout the work. Each stage should help you understand what is being planned, what needs your input, and what comes next.
Cedarstone uses seven stages to assess the project, develop the scope, prepare for construction, manage the work, and organize closeout. The detail required at each stage depends on the project.
Seven Project Stages
From the first conversation to the final review.
Each stage builds on the information and decisions developed before it.
- 01
Consultation
Start with a conversation about your home, the work you are considering, and what you want the project to accomplish.
- Project type, location, and overall goals
- Priorities and reasons for making the improvements
- Initial budget range and preferred timing
- Available photos, plans, or inspiration
Purpose of This Stage
Determine whether the project is a potential fit and identify the information needed for the next step.
- 02
Site Visit
For qualified projects, review the space in person and connect the project goals with the conditions of the home.
- Existing layout and visible conditions
- Access, adjoining spaces, and household considerations
- Potential constraints and areas needing further evaluation
- Scope priorities and questions to resolve
Purpose of This Stage
Develop a more informed understanding of the work. Some concealed conditions may remain unknown until construction begins.
- 03
Scope & Estimate
Organize the proposed work into a defined scope and develop pricing based on the information available.
- Work included in the proposed project
- Material and finish information available at this stage
- Assumptions, exclusions, and unresolved decisions
- Scope options that may affect the overall cost
Purpose of This Stage
Connect the project priorities with the proposed work and cost, while making remaining assumptions clear.
- 04
Proposal
Present the proposed scope, pricing, and terms for review so the basis of the project is documented.
- Description of the included work
- Pricing and applicable payment terms
- Selections, allowances, or assumptions where applicable
- Responsibilities and next steps
Purpose of This Stage
Give both parties a clear basis for reviewing the project and resolving questions before proceeding.
- 05
Preconstruction
Prepare the decisions, materials, and logistics needed to move from an agreed scope into construction.
- Selections and outstanding decision deadlines
- Product availability and scheduling considerations
- Site access, protection, and household logistics
- Applicable permit, inspection, and documentation coordination
Purpose of This Stage
Establish the construction plan and identify dependencies that may affect when work can begin or how it will proceed.
- 06
Construction
Manage the agreed work through coordinated trade activity, communication, and quality checks as the project develops.
- Trade sequencing and installation coordination
- Progress updates and upcoming homeowner decisions
- Review of questions and newly exposed conditions
- Documentation of changes to scope, cost, or timing
Purpose of This Stage
Keep the work and project decisions connected to the agreed scope, with changes addressed as they arise.
- 07
Closeout
Review the completed work and organize the remaining steps needed to close the project.
- Review of the completed scope
- Documentation of remaining completion items
- Coordination of punch-list work
- Relevant product information and final documentation
Purpose of This Stage
Establish a clear record of remaining items and complete the project closeout.
Throughout the Project
Keep decisions, documentation, and construction connected.
A defined process provides a framework for handling the details and adjustments that come with remodeling an existing home.
Decisions Have Dependencies
A fixture choice can affect rough-in work. A flooring selection can influence transitions. Making connected decisions at the right stage helps construction proceed with clearer information.
Changes Need Documentation
A requested revision or newly discovered condition may affect more than one part of the project. Clarify the proposed response and its effect on scope, cost, and timing before proceeding with changed work.
Schedules Need Coordination
Trade availability, material deliveries, inspections, and existing conditions can influence the sequence. Discuss timing as part of the project plan and communicate adjustments as information changes.
Before We Talk
Start with your priorities. Bring what you have.
You do not need every finish selected to begin a conversation. A clear explanation of what you want to improve is a useful starting point.
- Your project location and the rooms involved
- What is not working in the current space
- Your most important goals and must-have improvements
- An initial budget range and preferred timing
- Photos, inspiration, or any plans already available
- Household needs that may affect construction
Start the Conversation
Tell us what you are planning.
Share the project you have in mind, your priorities, and the questions you want to work through. The first step is understanding the fit and what information is needed next.