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Saugatuck Builders

Process — six phases

A process, not
a production line.

We run every project the same way: six clearly-defined phases, transparent pricing, one project manager, weekly written updates. It's not fancy — it's just the level of organization a custom build deserves.

01

Phase 01

1 – 2 weeks

Discovery

A long conversation before a single drawing.

Before we quote anything we want to know the site, the scope, and most importantly how you actually want to live in the finished space. This is a site visit, a long coffee, and an honest conversation about budget. It sets the direction for everything that follows.

02

Phase 02

6 – 12 weeks

Design & Pre-Construction

Drawings, allowances, engineering, permits.

We work with your architect — or ours — to translate the conversation into a set of drawings and specifications. Structural engineering, energy modeling, site civil, and permit documents all happen here. You see real numbers instead of guesses.

03

Phase 03

2 weeks

Budget & Contract

Line-by-line transparent pricing.

Our contracts are itemized. You see every allowance, every subcontractor bid, and every line we've marked up. If you want to shop a line item, we'll help you do it. When you sign, you know exactly what you're getting and for what.

04

Phase 04

6 – 18 months

Construction

Weekly updates, single point of contact.

One project manager owns your build. You get a weekly written update with photos, a current schedule, and a running budget. Change orders are priced and walked through before any work happens. You're never left guessing.

05

Phase 05

4 – 8 weeks

Finish & Punch

The last 5% that separates a good home from a great one.

The finish phase is where we earn our reputation. Millwork, tile, stone, cabinetry, paint — all executed by specialists, all reviewed against a punch list you help us build. We don't call it done until you do.

06

Phase 06

Ongoing

Warranty & Beyond

A two-year structural warranty and a relationship that continues.

Every home we build carries a two-year warranty on our work plus all pass-through manufacturer warranties. Our clients stay in touch — many come back a decade later for an addition, a lower level, or a second home.

Ready when you are

The first phase
is a conversation.

No pitch, no hard sell. We'll come to the site, walk it with you, and tell you what we think honestly — even if we think you should talk to someone else.

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