The Paquin Design/Build Process

At Paquin Design Build, we've simplified the custom home building process by creating a team of Design/Build professionals to assist you from the purchase of land, through the build stage, selections, and delivery process. 

The Process. Step by Step.

Initial Consultation - Defining Your Dream and Vision:

• Discuss location and your lot selection.

• Outline of the process, build time, and other related information.

Site Visit:

• A representative of Paquin Design Build will visit your site.

• 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:

• 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.

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Design Agreement:

• An agreement must be signed to begin the process.

Custom Home Plan

• PDB begins work on custom house plans and specifications based on customer’s idea book and personal requests.     

Plan Revisions:

• Presentation of plans.

• Revisions discussed and initiated.

Specifications and Estimates:

• 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:

• Client confirms financing/applies for a construction loan.

• PDB can provide a list of preferred lenders. 

Plans and Specifications:

• Construction plans and specifications are finalized and completed. 

Contracts:

• A building contract is signed with the client.

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Permits:

• Paquin Design Build files for all necessary permits.

• Permit approval time frames vary and depend on the workloads of these agencies.  

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Construction and Selection Phase:

• Construction begins.

• Time frames vary considerably and are based on the size of the home        

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