Design Build
Our full service Design Build model provides a seamless transition from expert design to precise construction. Build a house to be your sanctuary, with every aspect exactly as you want it. We prioritize your needs and budget from beginning to end, and communicate with you at every stage of the process.
Design Build
Design Build Steps
The four step Design Build process ensures that we meet your every expectation and keep open lines of communication, so you’re never surprised. With the Design Build strategy, we’ve built countless Okanagan homes and won dozens of awards for our custom homes. Here are the steps you’ll go through when designing your new home or renovation.
Our Process for Building Custom Homes
Keith Construction is proud to offer high-quality custom home builds and renovations throughout the Okanagan. With our Design Build process, you’ll have complete clarity and peace of mind throughout your build.. Contact us today to get started.
Initial meeting
In our first meeting, we determine the scope of work, needs, budget, and specific site conditions. We provide references and answer all your questions in this stage.
Draft plans
We draft your initial layout and concept, then produce a set of professional drawings. If you have your own plans, we review to ensure they’re up to code and match your budget.
Review estimate
Once you’re happy with the plans, we create a detailed estimate and review every line with you. We apply for permits, quantify your allowances, and provide a tentative schedule.
Build home
After the final scope of the work is defined, the schedule laid out, and the estimate approved, we start building! This is the fun part, where your dream home becomes a reality.
The Benefits of Design-Build Construction and Building Projects
Choosing a design-build firm means choosing peace of mind and efficiency. Here’s why our design-build service stands out in Vernon:
In-House Draftsman
Our dedicated draftsman ensures your vision is captured accurately and efficiently. Having this expertise on staff streamlines the planning stage and keeps your project moving forward.
Faster Completion
With teams working in sync, tasks overlap and changes can be processed in house reducing project timelines. Fewer handoffs mean your home is completed sooner, without rush or chaos.
A Seamless Single Team
Our preconstruction team integrates all of the key consultants for accurate and efficient project planning. A single point of contact simplifies communication, preventing delays and miscommunication.
Personalized Service
Transparent communication ensures you’re informed every step of the way. Direct access to your project management team means questions get answered quickly.
Designed to Your Budget
Because design and construction are linked, projects are developed with real costs in mind. Accurate estimates and cost-effective solutions maximize value without surprises.
Quality Craftsmanship
With decades of experience, we bring award-winning expertise to every project. Our attention to detail ensures a home built to last.
Your Dream Home, From Concept to Completion
Imagine a home designed around you and built with zero hassle. Keith Construction’s integrated design-build model makes that a reality by blending expert design and quality construction into one seamless process. Every detail, from the first sketch to the final nail, is handled under one roof. This ensures your needs, budget, and timeline stay on track. The result is a custom home that reflects your lifestyle and comfort, without the stress often associated with building. As an award-winning Okanagan builder, our process delivers exceptional results.
Start Your Design-Build Journey
A custom home should reflect your style, needs, and vision. Whether it’s a modern family home in Vernon or a peaceful retreat by the lake, Keith Construction makes the process seamless and rewarding.
Ready to invest in your dream home? Let’s talk about how our design-build team can bring your vision to life smoothly, on time, and on budget. Book your free consultation or call
(250) 545-1300 to get started. We’ll answer your questions, discuss your ideas, and show why working with us makes the entire experience exciting and stress-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
We proudly construct custom homes made exactly to the client’s specifications. You can provide any professional set of architectural drawings for construction, or you can work with our design team to create an in-house plan.
Put simply, design comes before drafting. Design involves talking to the client, creating sketches and 3D models, refining the concept, and creating a layout. Drafting comes once the design is set, and it’s a technical process that creates a detailed technical drawing that shows how the builder should proceed.
Yes. We have been a custom home design and build company for over 30 years. Our design team has expert knowledge to create the perfect custom home to suit your needs. Our Design Build homes are unique and reflect the client’s lifestyle as well as their personality.
Our Design Build homes have four steps through construction. Concept: our design team sits down with you to discuss your ideas, needs, and budget. Design: based on the initial layouts and your feedback, we refine your design until you’re happy. Compliance: during design and construction, we ensure our plans comply with all building codes and regulations. Finalization: we create a set of professional architectural drawings for your project.
We offer many renovation and upgrade types that can improve the efficiency of your home. From new windows and doors to Energy Star appliances, we can make the most cost-effective recommendations for your situation.
Design-build suits homeowners craving a stress-free build and a home that’s all their own. It’s built for those who want efficiency, clear updates, and one team to trust from start to finish.
Traditional building splits design and construction between separate companies, often causing hiccups and/or delays. Design-build keeps it all under one roof. No delays, no miscommunication, just a smooth process and a faster finish.
Yes, it often does. We design with real costs in mind from day one, dodging pricey surprises. As seasoned home builders in Vernon BC, we craft budget-smart solutions that deliver maximum value.
As much as you want! We start with your ideas and keep you in the loop through every step. From initial concepts, to plan reviews, and construction updates. You’ll have a dedicated management team to answer questions and tweak things as we go, ensuring the home feels truly yours.
Flexibility is a big perk of design-build. Since our designer and builders work together, we can adjust plans mid-process more easily than traditional setups. We’ll review the impact on timeline and budget with you upfront, so there’s no guesswork.
It depends on your project’s size and complexity, but design-build typically shaves weeks or months off traditional timelines. For most custom homes in the Okanagan, expect 9 to 12 months from start to finish. We’ll give you a clear schedule after the initial meeting.
Design-build eliminates the headaches of coordinating multiple parties. With Keith Construction, you get one accountable team, clear communication, and a process built for efficiency. It’s why we’ve earned awards for delivering standout homes without the stress.
