Our Process

  • Changing the way your home functions, looks, and feels. This may involve taking spaces down to the framing, modifying walls or windows, and updating electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.

    Project Inquiry

    Our first phone call or site meeting is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to share the project you’ve been dreaming about.

    We’ll discuss your project at a high level — scope of work, budget, timeline — and determine if Grant Buildworks is the right fit.

    PreConstruction

    If we’re aligned on values, budget, and timeline, the next step is a PreConstruction Agreement. This is a paid service based on the scale and complexity of your project.

    PreConstruction is all the work that should happen before a dumpster ever arrives. Together, we’ll design the project around your needs and budget — deciding where to splurge and where to save.

    By the end, we’ll have created:

    • A detailed Scope of Work

    • A set of Plans and Drawings

    • A Project Schedule

    We’ll also present a fixed-price Proposal to complete the project.

    Project Start

    If you choose Grant Buildworks for construction, we’ll meet to sign the contract and collect a deposit to secure your spot on the schedule.

    Site Prep and Demolition. We create a strong separation between the construction zone and your living space — floor and wall coverings, temporary walls, plastic barriers with zipper entries, and HEPA-filtered negative air pressure systems to keep dust under control.

    Framing, MEP, and Drywall. New walls go up, windows and doors are framed. Our trusted mechanical, electrical, and plumbing partners complete their rough-ins for inspection. Drywall follows, giving shape and definition to your new space.

    Trim and Doors, Millwork, Built Ins, Cabinetry. Craftsmanship takes center stage. Quality millwork is prepped, cut, assembled, and installed. Cabinets are rolled in and scribed to the walls. Details are what really make a project; this is where they start to come together.

    Tile, Finishing, Countertops, Flooring. Colors and texture in your new space for the first time. Painters are on site preparing and finishing surfaces. The material palette becomes reality.

    Final. The major work is complete. Dust barriers come down, floor protection is removed. We’ll walk through your new space together, note anything needing touch-ups, and introduce you to new systems or maintenance items. We’ll leave your home clean and ready to enjoy.

    Warranty. We stand behind our work. Every home is a complex system — if anything we built reveals an issue after move-in, we’ll be there to make it right.

  • Replacing or adding finishing touches to an existing space — trim, mouldings, millwork, built-ins, and cabinetry.

    Project Inquiry

    Our first phone call or site meeting is a chance to get to know each other and hear about the project you’ve been dreaming of.

    We’ll talk through the project at a high level — scope of work, budget, timeline — and see if Grant Buildworks is the right fit.

    For smaller projects that don’t require extensive design or planning, we often provide a free fixed-price Proposal and project documentation.

    If the project needs significant design, planning, or custom estimating, we may recommend a PreConstruction Agreement to cover that work.

    If you choose to move forward, we’ll meet to review and sign a contract and collect a deposit to reserve your spot on the schedule.

    Project Start

    Site Prep and Demolition. We create a strong separation between the work area and the rest of your home. Floor and wall coverings, temporary plastic walls with zipper entries, and HEPA-filtered negative air pressure systems keep dust contained.

    Trim and Doors, Millwork, Built Ins, Cabinetry. This is where craftsmanship shines. Quality millwork is prepped, cut, assembled, and installed. Cabinets are rolled in and scribed to the walls.

    Finishing. Surfaces are prepped — nail holes filled, surfaces sanded, primer and caulking carefully applied. Paints and finishes are brushed, rolled, and sprayed to bring everything to life.

    Final. Protective barriers come down. Floors are cleaned. You see your new trim, built-ins, and finishes in a fresh, polished space.

    Warranty. We stand behind our work. Homes are complex systems, and each project is unique. If any issues arise, we’ll be there to make it right.