How we build

Liam is the general contractor on every project. He writes the scope, books the trades it needs and runs the site. Here is how a job goes, and who is on the crew for each kind of work.

Five stages, in this order

The same sequence on a bathroom and on an addition. The size of each stage changes.

  1. 1

    Site visit

    We walk the space with you and listen to what you want.

    • Liam visits the house, looks at the space and asks what is not working.
    • We look at what we can see of the structure, the services and the access.
    • You leave with a clear idea of what the project involves and what questions are still open.
  2. 2

    Scope and price

    You get a written scope and price before anything starts.

    • The scope lists what is included, what is not and which trades are involved.
    • Permits, engineering and design work are named up front so they do not surprise you later.
    • Allowances for items you choose, such as tile or fixtures, are stated plainly.
  3. 3

    Team and schedule

    Liam books the trades your project needs and sets the order of work.

    • Each trade is chosen for this project, not assigned from a standing crew.
    • You see the schedule and the order of work before demolition begins.
    • We agree how often you will hear from us and how decisions are made along the way.
  4. 4

    Build

    Liam runs the site and each trade comes in when its stage starts.

    • Trades arrive when the stage before them is finished and checked.
    • Inspections and permit milestones are booked into the schedule.
    • When something unexpected turns up, you hear about it from Liam with options and costs.
  5. 5

    Handover

    A final walkthrough, a short list of anything left and the paperwork.

    • We walk the finished work with you and note anything to adjust.
    • You get the information you need: permit closeout where it applies, product details and care notes.
    • We stay reachable after the job in case something needs attention.

Who is on the crew

A general contractor books the people the project needs. Choose a project type to see the trades and when they are on site.

Kitchen

Typical crew for kitchen work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Kitchen designerPlan
Demolition and haul-awayDemo
CarpenterRough-inFinish
ElectricianRough-inFinish
PlumberRough-inFinish
HVACRough-in
Insulation and drywallClose-in
Cabinets and countertopsFinish
Tile and flooringFinish
PainterFinish

Bathroom

Typical crew for bathroom work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Designer (if needed)Plan
DemolitionDemo
PlumberRough-inFinish
ElectricianRough-inFinish
CarpenterRough-in
DrywallClose-in
Waterproofing and tileClose-inFinish
Glass and fixturesFinish
PainterFinish

Basement

Typical crew for basement work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Engineer or waterproofingPlanDemo
FramerRough-in
ElectricianRough-inFinish
PlumberDemoRough-inFinish
HVACRough-in
InsulationClose-in
Drywall and tapingClose-in
FlooringFinish
Finish carpenterFinish
PainterFinish

Addition

Typical crew for addition work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Designer and engineerPlan
Excavation and foundationDemo
FramerRough-in
RooferRough-in
Windows and doorsRough-in
ElectricianRough-inFinish
PlumberRough-inFinish
HVACRough-inFinish
Insulation and drywallClose-in
Siding or masonryClose-in
Flooring and paintFinish

Whole home

Typical crew for whole home work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Designer and engineerPlan
DemolitionDemo
FramerDemoRough-in
ElectricianRough-inFinish
PlumberRough-inFinish
HVACRough-inFinish
Insulation and drywallClose-in
Cabinets and millworkFinish
Tile and flooringFinish
PainterClose-inFinish

Deck or porch

Typical crew for deck or porch work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Designer or engineerPlan
Excavation and footingsDemo
CarpenterRough-inClose-in
Roofer (covered porch)Close-in
ElectricianFinish
Railings and finishFinish

Secondary suite

Typical crew for secondary suite work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Designer and engineerPlan
Excavation or underpinningDemo
FramerRough-in
ElectricianRough-inFinish
PlumberDemoRough-inFinish
HVACRough-in
Insulation and fire-rated drywallClose-in
Egress windows and doorsRough-in
Kitchen and flooringFinish
PainterFinish

New construction

Typical crew for new construction work
TradePlanDemoRough-inClose-inFinish
Surveyor, designer, engineerPlan
Excavation and foundationDemo
FramerRough-in
RooferRough-in
Windows and doorsRough-in
ElectricianRough-inFinish
PlumberRough-inFinish
HVACRough-inFinish
Insulation and drywallClose-in
Cabinets and flooringFinish
PainterFinish

Typical crews, shown for planning. Your project may need more or fewer trades, and the written scope names them.

Tell us about your project

Book a site visit and Liam will walk the space with you, listen to what you want and talk through what it takes.

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