The Design-Build Process

At Santa Cruz Green Builders, we believe kitchens should be both functional and beautiful. Beyond their normal duty, they can also be a place to entertain, a quiet place to enjoy a cup of tea, or the central meeting place in your household.

We would love to help you create your dream kitchen!

To help you get a sense of what it’s like working with our team on a kitchen remodeling project, here’s an overview of the process:

Step 1: Discovery and Information Gathering

• We will collaborate with you to establish your overall project goals, aesthetic vision, functional needs, and target budget.

• We'll make a site visit to take detailed measurements of the existing space.

Step 2: Schematic Design

• At this stage we will begin to outline the direction of your design. We will deliver floor plans and 3D renderings, and we will begin to work with you to figure out material selections.

Step 3: Cost Estimating

• Once the schematic design has been approved, we will put together a rough cost estimate for construction. This helps to ensure your project will be within budget, as we proceed with the design.

Step 4: Design Development

• This is when your design really starts to come to life. The goal of this stage is to finalize interior elevations and design details to make your custom kitchen uniquely your own!

• We will get into the nitty gritty details of your kitchen at this stage, and at its completion you will be presented with a detailed set of cabinetry drawings, as well as a quote from Bellmont Cabinets. Cabinets and other products

Step 5: Construction Documentation and Permits

• We will put together your submittal package for the local building department, including coordinating with any consultants who are necessary, and we will shepherd your project through the permitting pipeline.

Step 6: Handoff and Partner with the Construction Team

• Once permits are receive, we will hand off the design package to the construction team at Santa Cruz Green Builders and communicate any relevant details and information for success.

• We work closely with the construction Project Manager, throughout the course of your project to ensure the transition from design to build is as seamless as possible.