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Eddie from Distinctive RemodelingOur Proven Process Saves Time, Money and Headaches

Remodeling can be a very confusing and frustrating experience. In 30 years of business we have found that proper planning and professional design can make it a fun and exciting experience. We prefer fun and exciting, don’t you?

Starting from scratch – While we work with several architects and designers, many of our projects are developed with our in-house designers using a two-phase design approach.

Phase 1 Design: For projects like additions & major renovations, we start with our Phase 1 Design Agreement. We use a 3-D CAD software called Chief Architect to help you visualize the project as a picture to virtually walk through the project. The goal of Phase 1 is to come up with a design that you will love, and a preliminary budget based on this design. The fee for Phase 1 is $500 + $5/sf of the addition or renovated space. There is no requirement to move forward with Distinctive Remodeling, so you can keep the renderings and plans, but they are not “Ready for Construction” at this point. All the selections, engineering and construction drawings are still needed to be able to build it. This leads us to:

Phase 2 Design: The goal of Phase 2 design is to make all the selections, develop all the construction details, and get the budget down to the penny. To do this we have to know the brand, make, color and quantity of all the materials that go into your project. Our designers will work with you to find the best products to fit your style, budget and taste. During this process we also bring our team of professionals out to your house to look at all your existing conditions, so they can estimate their trades and get us the best pricing for each. Sometimes we need to bring in an engineer to size beams, or evaluate an existing structure item. The fee for this phase is 6% of the budget that comes out of the Phase 1 design. When Phase 2 is complete, we have a complete set of plans, specs, selections, and a contract, ready for construction.

For our customers that already have a set of plans from their designer or architect, we sometimes go straight to Phase 2, or, depending on the scope, we may use an Hourly Design Agreement. An hourly agreement is also used for simple consulting. Feel free to call 919.772.3335 or email with any questions.

Bonus: For clients that are technologically inclined, we offer a secure online portal—where you can see progression photos, approve change orders, and check the build schedule, no matter where you are or what time it is.

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  • We absolutely LOVE the remodeled kitchen - it has transformed the house and now finally feels like the heart of our home. It is so much more efficient. Thanks again!
  • We are very happy with our decision to hire Distinctive Remodeling to renovate our 3 bedroom, 1960s house into a stylish, modern and functional home! They consistently went the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied. The results are breathtaking! We love our house!
  • Eddie did a fantastic job on our kitchen remodel. He did exactly what I wanted, and the craftsmanship is superb. When the project was done, Eddie and his wife Betsy cooked a delicious meal for 10 of our friends. I highly recommend Distinctive Remodeling.
  • ‘5 stars’ truly does describe Distinctive Remodeling! We continue to recommend Distinctive Remodeling to anyone interested in completing a home remodeling or addition project.
  • Eddie and his team were a pleasure to work with, especially for a first-time renovation experience. We are very happy with our 3-seasons room, the quality of craftsmanship and the level of knowledge and professionalism of the Distinctive Remodeling Team.
  • We love the new porch. The quality is excellent. The painters were great… as were the framers… We are very pleased with the remodel.
  • Thanks so much for our beautiful room you finished for us. The process was very organized and professional. We enjoyed working with you and Mike, and your quality subcontractors.