23 questions
Allowances, shop drawings, lead times, permits, and what happens when the scope changes. If yours is not here, ask us.
23 questions in 6 sections
How a job begins, what we need from you, and who we work alongside.
We start with an initial consultation to review the scope, budget, and schedule. From there, we develop drawings or coordinate with your design team, confirm finishes and materials, and then move into fabrication and installation once everything is approved.
The more complete the information, the more accurate the estimate. Drawings, photos, scope notes, finish selections, and your target schedule help us review the job properly. If some details are still open, we can work with allowances and call out assumptions clearly.
We review your drawings, scope, site conditions, and finish selections before preparing a budget or proposal. If details are still open, we spell out allowances and exclusions so you know what is included.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other project partners. We review drawings, align on scope and finishes, and keep communication direct throughout the project.
What drives the number, why we carry allowances, and what a scope change costs.
Pricing depends on the scope, site conditions, drawings, finish level, material selections, and any permit or compliance requirements. Clear documentation helps us build a tighter number.
A construction allowance is money you set aside for unexpected costs or items that are not fully defined at the start of your project. It gives you flexibility if scope, materials, or site conditions change. We use allowances to help you plan more accurately and reduce budget surprises.
If the scope changes, we document the revision, confirm pricing, and review the schedule impact before moving ahead.
Shop drawings, lead times, and how the millwork is coordinated with the rest of the job.
Yes. We support custom millwork from shop drawings through fabrication, finishing, and installation. This includes cabinetry, built-ins, wall panels, and other custom wood details.
Fabrication is 30 to 50 working days from written approval of shop drawings and control samples. Before that, budget pricing takes 3 to 5 working days, shop drawings are issued for review in 5 to 10, and control samples take 10. Delivery and installation are then scheduled to your date. Timing can change with scope, materials, revisions, and site conditions, and lead times run from receipt of a complete set of drawings and a signed order.
Shop drawings show you dimensions, materials, construction details, finishes, and installation intent. They help you review the piece before fabrication starts.
Yes. If you want sample shop drawings, we can share examples relevant to your project. Contact us and let us know what you need.
Once drawings are approved, we finalize field measurements if needed, confirm materials and finishes, then move into fabrication and installation based on the project schedule.
We plan millwork alongside the renovation scope from the start. That lets us align dimensions, substrates, finishes, and field conditions before fabrication, which reduces coordination issues at installation.
The kinds of interior work we take on, and how far each trade travels.
If you are planning a high-end renovation, we handle residential and commercial interiors. That includes kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, feature walls, custom finishes, and full interior fit-outs.
Yes. We take on full gut renovations, targeted remodels, and buildouts that require careful coordination of trades, finishes, and millwork. We review scope early to match the project to the right approach.
Yes, and the answer differs by trade. Our general contracting work is New York City — we run those jobs with our own crews and our own supervision. Our millwork travels much further: we fabricate in Brooklyn and install up and down the East Coast, from Maine to Miami.
Who runs the job day to day, how you hear from us, and working around people in the space.
We keep a hands-on approach from start to finish. The project is managed closely so decisions are made quickly and the work stays aligned with the drawings, schedule, and finish requirements.
We keep communication direct and consistent. You get updates on progress, open decisions, and any issues that affect scope or schedule. When a change comes up, we review it before moving forward.
Yes. We can phase work in occupied spaces and plan protection, access, and work hours to reduce disruption.
Filings, prevailing wage, the punch list, and what happens after handoff.
Yes. When a project requires permits or filings, we coordinate the process with the right consultants and keep it aligned with the scope and schedule.
Yes, we can review projects that involve prevailing wage or other compliance requirements. We address those needs early so the scope, paperwork, and schedule are handled correctly from the start.
Yes. At closeout, we review and complete punch list items tied to our scope and remain available for follow-up questions after handoff.
Yes. We complete the agreed punch list, resolve open items tied to our scope, and remain available after handoff if follow-up is needed.