Our Building Process
Learn more about the step-by-step journey we’ll take to make your dream home a reality.
At Shepperd Building, our approach to building is caring and considerate. We aim to treat you like part of our family, with Paul and Tammy available to assist you throughout the entire building process.
Our goal is to ensure you are always aware of what’s involved in each step of the process, and to put you in the best position to make prudent decisions. This kind of direct contact between contractors and customers is hard to find; but it’s part of our commitment. And we take it seriously.
Step 1:
Tell us about your project
Contact us today to book a free initial consultation. It can be as simple as a quick phone call, email exchange, or even a conversation over coffee. Paul and Tammy will even meet you at a block of land to discuss your options.
This is where those sketches of floor plans you’ve done on serviettes comes in handy! Our goal is to get to know more about your block, how many bedrooms you need, budget/restrictions, budget, and wish list. We’ll listen to all the details of your project and use this consultation as our starting point moving forward.
Step 2:
Receive your no-obligation quote
Based on our initial consultation(s) and preliminary pricing, we’ll put together an accurate, no-obligation estimate for your project. You’ll have the opportunity to meet personally with Paul so he can walk you through everything, answer questions, and point out any other considerations for your project.
Step 3:
Approve, design, & plan
Once you’re happy with our estimate and decide to move forward, a small fee will be required to move forward. Then comes the fun part! Our team will draft full technical plans for your home and present it to you for final approval.
Step 4: Shovels in dirt: Time to start building!
By step 4, we have all we need to break ground on your project and begin working. During the construction phase, our team will be in regular contact with you to work through decisions as they come up. Where do you want this towel rack to go? What about this light? You’ll be involved with every last detail to make sure your home is exactly how you envisioned it.
Step 5:
Your keys and our commitment
At long last, the time has come to give final approval and move into your new space. It’s a special feeling to finish a home project. Yet just because we hand over the keys doesn’t mean our relationship is over.
After our project is complete, the Shepperd Building team will continue to address any issues that might arise, check in from time to time, and make sure that the project was completed to your satisfaction. This ongoing commitment is a small token of our appreciation for choosing Shepperd for your building project.
Take the first step toward making your dream a reality
Whether your project is large or small, a custom build, renovation, or extension, we invite you to contact us to talk it through. Our friendly team will hear you out, guide you in the right direction, and never give you the sales pitch.
Ask us anything!