What to Expect & Next Steps...

Homeowners obviously like to know what the next steps are going to be, and we get asked the same questions each time, so we created this page to be concise and easy to digest.

Please watch the video below because it will probably answer most of the questions homeowners have at this point regarding next steps and it will explain things that homeowners may not know to consider:

If you want to make an adjustment to the amount of projects you want to do with us on the agreement, you can ask your consultant to send you an updated version. They can quickly make the adjustments.

Payment

Once you ssign the agreement, we will send you an email with several payment options including ACH, Credit Card, and more. We can also collect a check at the next meeting. If writing a check, please make the check out to "Phoenix Home Remodeling”

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We DO NOT Underbid Like Some Phoenix Contractors

It's no secret that many contractors lure homeowners with low estimates, only to hit them with unexpected costs mid-project. At Phoenix Home Remodeling, we take a different approach.

Our in-house estimator carefully reviews project details before you receive a proposal, ensuring accurate pricing upfront—not guesswork. This prevents the common bait-and-switch tactics that leave homeowners frustrated and over budget.

If a contractor underbids, you—not them—are responsible for covering unexpected costs. This can lead to liens on your home or contractors abandoning the job entirely.

That’s why our design-build process starts with a feasibility, planning, and design phase, so you know exactly what your remodel will cost before construction begins. You stay in control, with the ability to refine your plans to match your budget and wishlist.

With us, there are no surprises—just expert planning, honest pricing, and a remodel done right the first time.

After the Design & Planning Agreement is received & processed

Design Initial Walkthrough Meeting

  • After we receive the design agreement, we will setup a couple items in our system and then send you a calendar link to schedule the next meeting.
  • The design initial walkthrough meeting is with your consultant and designer to review the space at a high level. This way the designer can see the space(s) and talk through the layout and get into a high level of design. If you haven’t provided the design package check, this is the meeting to provide it.

The Design Phase

  • After that meeting you start the design phase of the project. Your designer will help you pick out selection items, ensure they’re good quality, at the best price, and that it looks good in the space.
  • We help you pick out all items but we also provide you a list of places you can look on your own if you want. Countertops are something we always request you go and look since a sample is not adequate.
  • We will use BuilderTrend for all communication to ensure it is all in one place. This helps you, our team, and our other clients by keeping things consistent and efficient.
  • We provide 2 revisions of the 3D design renderings so a total of 3 versions before adding an additional cost.
  • The design phase is usually 60-120 days and there are so many factors that play into that timeline.

Once The Design Phase Is Completed

  • If you want to work with us for the construction phase, we sign the construction agreement.
  • What’s great is all of your information and what we need is already in BuilderTrend software and it is ready to go.
  • Once the Project Manager has seen the space or spaces and ensures everything is finalized, they will start ordering materials.
  • We do not start projects until all of the important items have arrived and have been checked by us to ensure nothing is wrong with them. This way we don’t have delayed items or damaged items prolonging your construction timelines.
  • Once the important items have arrived the Project Manager confirms the demo day and we ask that you clear out your personal items from the area a couple of days before. This ensures nothing gets dusty or damaged.
  • Then we start the project and keep you updated on each stage!

If you have not already, we strongly recommend visiting this article that discusses the difference in detail between a design-build firm and a general contractor:

https://phxhomeremodeling.com/design-build-vs-general-contractor/

⏳ A Note on Timing and Pricing

The proposal you've received reflects our most current pricing—built using real-time data from our vendor catalogs, labor rates, and materials. Because of rising construction costs across the industry, this pricing is only valid for a limited time.


We wish we could lock in pricing indefinitely. But just like fuel or groceries, remodeling costs shift quickly due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changes from our trade partners. Rather than guess where costs might go, we provide the most accurate pricing possible today, based on verified inputs—not guesses.


What makes our pricing approach unique:
We’re the only residential remodeling company (in a nationwide contractor group we're part of) that employs a dedicated, in-house estimator who calculates your proposal before you ever sign a contract. That’s how we ensure accuracy from the beginning—not after you’ve committed.


This gives you the best possible price clarity. But it also means that:

The longer the design phase stretches out, the more likely your pricing will need to be updated.


We want you to have the information you need to make a smart, stress-free decision. That includes setting clear expectations up front. If you’re ready to move forward, please sign the planning and design agreement so we can started.