We obsess over process
so you don't have to
Our process and workflow gives you Ultimate Transparency.
With over 200 years of collective experience, our team has seen it all and incorporated every learning into our software. Our proprietary technology offers a complete end-to-end timeline, access to all files, designs and costs, a direct feedback loop with your team, and a lot more.
New Avenue has been an incredible partner — the software and the way the project is managed are intuitive, and it’s easy to keep all stakeholders on the same page, keep all docs in the same place, simple billing, and probably more that I haven’t needed to use yet.
Working with New Avenue has been a huge help to us in that our designer and builder are both extremely vetted and we don’t worry for a second about their respective experience and expertise. I take a lot of comfort in knowing I’m working with people and a system, combined, that are going to be transparent and consistent — informed by lots of data — and keep the surprises to a bare minimum. It’s a LOT of trust to literally tear your home up with someone...
– Lucas and T.R.
Remodel in San Rafael, CA
A Refined Design & Build Process
Not Sure Yet?
Choosing a partner to work with is a big commitment, we get it.
That’s why we made it easy to get started without locking you in.
FREE! Intro Call & Assessment
- Schedule a call with with our experts.
- Share your goals and ideas.
- Ask questions about your project.
- Discuss timelines and costs.
↓ Schedule an on-site consult, if you wish to proceed.
$600 On-Site Consult
- We’ll meet you at your property.
- Review and discuss for an hour.
- After, we’ll share a project proposal.
- We then design to your budget and provide a fixed-price bid.
↓ Engage for designs, if you wish to proceed.
$8,000 World-Class Design
- Complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 designs.
- You receive a fully custom design and detailed budget.
At this time, you can decide if you will work with us for the full design/build process -or- you can take the design and hire whomever you want to finish the job.
We are standing by, ready to help!
The 5 phases of every New Avenue Design/Build project
Our five-phase process coupled with our project management software minimizes risk, reduces stress, and keeps projects on budget and on schedule.
Phase 1. Pre Design
We listen to your goals and ideas to inform how we can best serve you and document what you are looking for in a programming meeting.
We then conduct research needed to understand the codes and regulations that affect your property. We also analyze the existing conditions in order to build the foundation of information we need to execute the design work.
Timeline:
~2 weeks
Approx. Cost:
$1,000
- Permit costs estimate
- Site design
- View at the city
Phase 2. Schematic Design
This is when the look and feel of your project is defined. Design is a dynamic, collaborative process, and New Avenue encourages you to share your feedback as we iterate through various options.
This is the phase where we will create the project’s site plan, floor plans, elevations, building sections, and the layout of the interior rooms such as bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, and living areas.
Timeline:
~6 weeks
Approx. Cost:
~$7,000
- Floor plans
- Elevations, aka “exterior design” documents
- Holistic site designs (building location, footprint)
Phase 3. Construction Docs
Upon approval of the schematic design, we begin the construction documents phase.
This includes generating dimensioned plans and construction details needed to permit the project and get an accurate bid from our estimating and building team. This is also when we coordinate our design work with any engineering or work from other necessary consultants.
Timeline:
~1 - 4 months
Approx. Cost:
$10,000 - $15,000
- Technical drawings for GC and sub-contractors
- Interior design drawings
- Engineering reports and drawings from specialist consultants
(geotechnical, soils, structural, civil, energy)
Phase 4. Permitting
Timeline:
~2 - 6 months
Approx. Cost:
~2 - 4% of your project cost
- Submit planning applications
- Submit building permit applications
- Battle with the city over specifics
(10-20 hrs with each 5-10 government agencies to receive permits)
Each jurisdiction (town, city, county, and state), has their own rules and regulations that guide the design and construction process.
Our team will research the local codes and other requirements and work with local staff to facilitate the review and ultimate approval of your project’s design in order for it to get built.
Phase 5. Construction
Timeline:
~1 month per ~$50,000 of project budget
Approx. Cost:
~$400 - $800 per sq ft, which breaks down to:
- $200 per sq-ft to build a weather-tight shell
- $200 - $600 per sq-ft for finishes, depending on your taste
We provide a fixed price bid and you can review, accept the bid, and sign the construction agreement directly in our app.
Once work starts all expenses, change orders, invoices, and work completed are tracked in the app as well. The design team remain a critical resource throughout the construction process and yours will stay involved to help deliver a high quality home that meets your expectations.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Our Mission
Our goal is to redefine quality of life, to design beyond what you can imagine, and to reinvent your home so it provides the future you want to live in.