Five Steps to Success
Every project follows the same sequence.
Here’s what happens in each phase, and what we need from you.
Phase One • Alignment
Initial Conversation
We start in your home. You show us what isn’t working and how you use the space, and we talk through scope and budget to see whether the project fits what we do. We bring up budget in the first conversation because it shapes every decision after it. Our projects start around $150,000 for kitchens, $60,000 for primary baths and $35,000 for guest baths.
Phase Two • Vision
Design & Preconstruction
This phase decides most of what the finished room will be, so we give it the time. We draw the space, choose the materials and work out the construction details before anyone picks up a tool. A problem found on paper costs far less to fix than one found behind a wall.
Phase Three • Getting ready
Fixed Price & Preparation
Once the design is approved, you receive a fixed-price agreement based on the approved plans and selections. You’ll know the agreed-upon investment before construction begins. If unforeseen conditions are discovered during construction, such as hidden water damage, deteriorated framing, or outdated wiring, we’ll document the issue, explain the available solutions, and present any associated costs for your approval before proceeding. No additional work is performed without your knowledge and approval. Before we start construction, we order materials and schedule trades. Custom cabinetry and specialty materials can have long lead times, so we confirm the construction schedule once everything is on order.
Phase Four • Execution
Construction
Nathan, the owner, is on site daily and responsible for the quality of the work. He coordinates the trades, checks progress at each stage and handles the day-to-day, so you don’t manage any contractors. You’ll hear from him on progress and on anything that needs a decision.
Phase Five • Delivery
Completion & Final Walkthrough
The final details matter.
As construction concludes, we review the completed work, address remaining items, and ensure the project is ready for you to enjoy.
We'll walk through the finished space together, review its features, and identify any outstanding items requiring attention.
Our goal is not simply to finish construction, but to deliver a space that reflects the vision we established together.
A Two-Way Partnership
How We Work Together
A renovation goes well when both sides know what to expect.
Our Commitment
What You Can Expect From Moda
We keep you informed on progress, on decisions that need you, and on any change to cost, schedule or conditions as soon as we know.
We recommend materials and design decisions based on experience, and we explain why.
We handle scheduling, trades and materials, so you don’t coordinate any of it.
We take responsibility for the work and fix problems as they come up.
Client Partnership
What We Ask From You
Tell us how you live in the space and what matters most. The design is built on it.
Make selections and approvals by the agreed dates. A late decision delays the project.
Settle the design before construction starts. That’s the purpose of the planning phase, and it’s what keeps the price fixed.
Once the plan is approved, let us run the site. Sequencing and trade coordination are our job, and one point of direction keeps the schedule intact.
Raise questions early. A concern on day three is easy to fix, and the same one on day thirty costs more.