homeowner packages

“Feasibility Study”
A paid, one-time planning session

Best for:
Homeowners who are thinking about renovating and want to understand what’s realistic before hiring a contractor or committing to design.

Why it matters:
Most renovation issues come from unclear scope, unrealistic budgets, or hiring the wrong team. This session helps you avoid expensive mistakes before construction begins.

Includes:

• 45 minute local on-site or virtual consultation

• High-level space planning feedback on layout, flow, and feasibility

• Budget range validation specific to the Charleston market

• Recommended contractor approach (General Contractor vs. design-build, sequencing, timing)

• Risk and “red flag” review (permitting, timeline, structural or historic concerns)

• Clear guidance on next steps

What you’ll receive:
A follow-up feasibility report outlining key recommendations and suggested next steps.

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Important to know:
Once report is received, homeowners may:

• Move forward independently with a designer or contractor

• Continue with ele-VATE design on next steps

Fee Structure:

• $150 one-time fee

• If you proceed with additional services, this fee will be applied as a credit toward your project.

“Focused Renovation Design”
Kitchen, Bath, or Single Room

Best for:
Homeowners who want a clear design direction and drawings that allow contractors to price the project accurately.

Why it matters:
Without a defined design, contractor pricing can vary widely and lead to surprises later. This package creates clarity before construction begins.

Includes:

• Renovation Clarity Session

• Review of existing conditions

• Conceptual layout options

• Final space plan

• Finish, material, and fixture selections

• Appliance specifications (if applicable)

• Concept-level, contractor-ready drawings
  (These are design and layout drawings — not full architectural or engineering construction documents.)

Important to know:
Once design is finalized, homeowners may:

• Move forward independently with a contractor, or

• Continue into Pre-Construction or Project Management services with ele-VATE design.

Fee Structure:

• Based on scope and complexity

• Billed by Phase

• 20% due upfront

Timeline:
Estimated 3–5 weeks, pending final scope

“Multi-Room Renovation Design”
2–4 rooms or partial home

Best for:
Homeowners renovating multiple spaces who want a cohesive, well-coordinated design across the home.

Includes:
Everything in Package A, plus:

• Coordination across multiple rooms for flow and consistency

• Expanded finish and material palette

• Budget-aligned specifications across spaces

Important to know:

• This package provides design development and pricing-ready drawings, not full construction administration or project management.

• Once design is finalized, homeowners may:

  • Move forward independently with a contractor, or

  • Continue into Pre-Construction or Project Management services with ele-VATE design.

Fee Structure:

• Based on scope and complexity

• Billed by Phase

• 20% due upfront

Timeline:
Estimated 4–7 weeks, pending final scope

“Build-Ready Package”
Design + contractor bidding support

Best for:
Homeowners who want pricing confidence and contractor alignment before construction begins — without full project management.

Why it matters:
This phase bridges the gap between design and construction, ensuring the project is properly scoped, priced, and awarded.

Included:

• Renovation Clarity Session

• Full design services (Package A or B)

• Pre-Construction Schedule Review

• Help navigate local permitting, approvals, or historic preservation guidelines

• Preliminary budget alignment

• Value engineering assistance

• Contractor bid coordination (up to 3 General Contractors)

• Bid leveling and comparison

• Scope clarification support

Not included:

• Construction management or site oversight once the project begins

Fee Structure:

• Based on scope and complexity

• Billed by Phase

• 20% due upfront

“Renovation Project Management”

Best for:
Homeowners who want professional oversight during construction.
Already have a design and contractor? Perfect — I’ll step in and manage the build.

Why it matters:
Construction is where budgets, timelines, and quality can easily slip. Project management protects your investment and keeps the process organized.

Includes:

• Contractor coordination and oversight

• Help navigate local permitting, approvals, or historic preservation guidelines

• Schedule creation and management

• Budget tracking and cost control

• Review of quotes, invoices, and change orders

• Site visits as outlined in the project agreement

• Progress reporting

• Issue resolution and quality checks

• Fixture & Furniture installation oversight

• Punch list coordination

Not included:

• Trade labor

• Contractor warranties

• Daily on-site supervision

• Permitting

• FF&E purchasing and coordination (available as an add-on service with procurement mark-up)

Fee Structure:

• % of construction cost (with minimum PM fee)

• 20% due up-front

• Billed monthly over construction duration

“Full-Service Renovation Management”

Best for:
Busy homeowners who want one point of contact from design through project completion.

Why it matters:
This fully integrated service ensures continuity, accountability, and clear communication from concept through construction.

Includes:

• Renovation Clarity Session

• Design services (Package A or B)

• Pre-construction coordination

• Project Management (PM) Services

Fee Structure:

• Design:

  • Based on scope and complexity

  • Billed by phase

• Project Management:

  • Billed monthly during construction

  • Percentage of construction cost (with minimum PM fee)

• 20% due upfront

Micro projects billed at an hourly rate.