WHITE SANDS DESIGN / BUILD
Like all great relationships, chemistry is a must. So while you’re deciding if we’re a good fit for you, we’re deciding if you’re a good fit for us. This first call is about mutual curiosity. During our intake call, we learn the scope of your custom home project and how you’re approaching it.
We are a true design-centered team. If you’re solely interested in function, we’re probably not the firm for you. We’re invested in creating something spectacular and timeless. If you share this goal, let’s talk
Before we build your home, we build a relationship.
We learn a lot about you, and you learn a lot about yourself, during our first design meeting.
We’ll show you a curated set of photos and ask for a fast, raw reaction to each image. We don’t care if the reaction is positive or negative—we just want to know what moves you! You can think of this as a Rorschach test. We think of it as a point of departure.
Soon enough, we’re going to get to know you really, really well. We’ll know if smudges on a countertop drive you crazy. (They do? We’ll go with quartz, not marble.) We’ll know how firm you like your pillows. We’ll know how many towels you use after a shower. And you’ll know that you can trust us to design a home beautifully tailored to your lifestyle, because we know you so well.
MEET YOUR DESIGN TEAM
MEET YOUR BUILD TEAM
BRETT MALKIN
Project Director
RACHAEL CHACON
Construction Project Manager
GRANT GARNER
Assistant Project Manager
PACKAGE OPTIONS
DESIGN
WHAT TO EXPECT
What To Prepare For During The Design/Build Process
1. Intake
3-part process to include client inspiration images, online questionnaire, and in-person interview.
2. Layouts
2-dimensional drawings to ascertain the overall project schema. This includes cabinets, materials, electrical and plumbing locations, and architectural changes.
3. Layout Edits
Client-requested edits are delivered and implemented at one time using allotted edits hours.
4. Concepts
Flushed out design plan to include materials, finishes, colors, and fixture selections. In-person presentation to include samples and pricing proposals.
5. Concept Edits
Client-requested edits are delivered and implemented at one time using allotted edits hours.
6. Design Documentation
Approved designs are compiled into a comprehensive set of design plans to be used by the construction team to execute the agreed upon design.
7. Purchasing
Pricing Proposals are sent to the clients for approval, and then purchasing commences. All items are delivered to our specified storage facility to be readily available as soon as they are needed on site.
8. Furnishing Installations
Once the construction site is ready for soft furnishings, we schedule installation all at one time. The design team places, assembles, and styles each space for a surprise grand reveal.
9. Photoshoot
Adding projects to our portfolio is an incredibly important part of our design-build process, and we appreciate your grace and permission to do so. We hire the photographer and provide all necessary florals and accessories to execute a beautiful shoot!
CONSTRUCTION
WHAT TO EXPECT
What To Prepare For During The Design/Build Process
1. Bidding & Purchasing
Once design plans are approved, and with the 2nd submittal to the city, bidding can begin. We request bids from subs, which takes 3-4 weeks.
2. Pre-Demo
Before we pull the demo permit we conduct the following: asbestos test and abatement, fulfill all city requirements, and host neighbor meeting.
3. Demo & Shoring
Demo goes quickly, followed by pre-shoring requirements, approval of the shoring plan, and execution of shoring.
4. Rough Construction
Rough construction consists of foundation work, framing and steel work, rough mechanicals, drywall, and finish carpentry.
5. Finish Construction
Finish construction consists of flooring and tile, cabinets and slabs, paint and stain, finish fixture installation, and preliminary and final inspections.
6. Punch List
Punch list begins with a client walk-through, followed by scheduling of subs for work, and final project completion!
