The Waterfowl
5 Bedrooms. 3.5 Baths. 3,000 Square Feet
410-643-7811

The Paquin Design/Build Process
At Paquin Design Build, we've simplified the custom home building process to make the entire process easier for you. We've creating a team of Design/Build professionals, each with a different skill set and area of expertise, to assist you from the purchase of land, through the build stage, selection, and delivery process.
The Process. Step by Step.
Initial Consultation - Defining Your Dream and Vision:
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Discuss location and your lot selection.
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Outline of the process, build time, and other related information.
Site Visit:
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A representative of Paquin Design Build will visit your site.
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Discuss restrictions on your site selection and any local regulations such as waterfront building restrictions, HOA/neighborhood regulations, setbacks and/or height restrictions.
Your Vision Defined:
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Home styles, room designs, fixtures, colors and interior styles will be discussed and presented to our designer who will use them as a launching pad to begin the process.
Design Agreement:
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An agreement must be signed to begin the process.
Custom Home Plan
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PDB begins work on custom house plans and specifications based on customer’s idea book and personal requests.
Plan Revisions:
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Presentation of plans.
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Revisions discussed and initiated.
Specifications and Estimates:
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Presentation of specifications and an estimate of the job are presented to the client. This includes details of fixtures, finishes, selections, and items such as appliances.
Financing:
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Client confirms financing/applies for a construction loan.
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PDB can provide a list of preferred lenders.
Plans and Specifications:
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Construction plans and specifications are finalized and completed.
Contracts:
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A building contract is signed with the client.
Permits:
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Paquin Design Build files for all necessary permits.
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Permit approval time frames vary and depend on the workloads of these agencies.
Construction and Selection Phase:
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Construction begins.
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Time frames vary considerably and are based on the size of the home
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