OUR SIX-PHASE PROCESS
…provides you with the best possible service.

Review needs, wants and desires
for the project

Discuss feasibility of project

Discuss budget for project

Review the Excel process

Cost: Free

Evaluation, Measurements, Photos

Appointment at Showroom to review plans:

   • Conceptual Floor Plan
   • Conceptual Elevations
   • Proposal with Price
   • Written Specifications

Cost: 1% of estimated project cost

Excel retains all drawings.

Complete Floor Plan

Complete Construction Plan

Complete Mechanical Plan

Elevations

Detail Drawings

Specification Sheets

Select all colors and fixtures

Complete project ready for production

Cost: 10% of estimated project cost

Owner may take home drawings, but Excel retains ownership.

Cost will be applied to construction if Excel does the project.

Construction Agreement, Specifications & Drawings are finalized & signed

Materials ordered

Workmen scheduled

Lead Carpenter assigned

Project Information distributed

Permits obtained

Construction forecast made

Pre-Construction Conference

Payment: 30% of total contract (minus payment made in Phase 3)

Previous Design Completion (Phase 3) payment is credited to this deposit.

Work begins

Lead carpenter manages project on site

Production Manager maintains schedule and manages human resources

Designer answers design questions and clarifies design

Quality, Cleanliness, and Communication receive top priority

Payment: 50% of total contract

Project finishes

“After” photos taken

Final Evaluation

Five-year warranty period begins

Payments:

  Substantial Completion:
  15% of total contract

  Final Completion:
  balance of contract (5%)