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Ashton (2,194 sqft)

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Kensington (1,800 sqft)

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Design to Doorstep

1

Feasibility and initial design options

[Free Service by Metricon Homes] 2-4 weeks

  • Setbacks, Zoning, Topography
  • Design Parameters, Concept Flow
  • Design Options and Preliminary cost estimate
2

Programming/Concept Design

[compressed for preapproved plans] 2-4 weeks

  • Zoning, Permit Research
  • Site Plan, Floor Plan, Site Selection
  • Floor Plan Configuration
  • Building Section Profile
  • 3D Renderings
  • Exterior Elevations
3

Planning and Permitting

[compressed for preapproved plans] 4-5 months

  • Development of Planning and Construction Documents
  • Submit Planning Doc Sets
  • Submit Construction Doc Sets
  • Plan Check, Building & Safety, Public Works, Public Health, Fire Department Reviews
  • Permit Approval
4

Construction

6-10 months

  • Manage the build from foundation
  • framing to finishing
  • Manage inspections and reviews
  • Provide transparent progress updates
  • Get Certificate of Occupancy
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