A process built on clarity

WHAT IT'S LIKE WORKING WITH US

We've thought through every detail of the journey so you don't have to wonder what comes next.

OUR PROCESS

The Center Carpentry experience

The Center Carpentry experience

Connect

Every great project starts with the right fit. Before any agreement is signed or money changes hands, we take the time to understand your goals, your lifestyle, and your values, and make sure we're the right team for the job.

1

Reach out through our website and get a quick response

2

Discovery call — we listen for goals, lifestyle, and values

3

Study the product’s goals and features to ensure the design meets business objectives.

4

Complimentary on-site consultation for strong prospects

5

Honest next steps — we'll tell you clearly if we're a good fit

Plan

We assemble your team and map out what's possible. Under a Design Agreement, we conduct site discovery, feasibility studies, and schematic design keeping you fully informed through your private online portal every step of the way.

1

Design Agreement signed — Drawn down against an up-front retainer payment

Design Agreement signed — Drawn down against an up-front retainer payment

Design Agreement signed — Drawn down against an up-front retainer payment

2

Online portal access granted — one central source of truth

3

Design team assembled — architect, interior designer, engineers, consultants

4

Site discovery — photos, surveys, and space scanning

5

Feasibility study — site conditions, zoning, codes, scheduling, and financing reviewed

Designed by Inscription Architects

Designed by Kate Brewer

Designed by Inscription Architects

Develop

Everything resolved on paper before a shovel hits the ground. Our Development Agreement covers thorough site investigation, permit acquisition, material selections, and detailed budgeting so there are no surprises once construction begins.

1

Development Agreement signed clear deliverables and responsibilities

Development Agreement signed clear deliverables and responsibilities

Development Agreement signed clear deliverables and responsibilities

2

Thorough site investigation, eliminate unknowns and identify hazards

3

Regular design team meetings for updates and decisions

4

Permit-ready construction drawings completed

5

Permits submitted and material selections finalized

6

Detailed budget and Construction Contract delivered for review

Build

A fully managed, fully documented construction experience. Under a set-price Construction Agreement, your Project Manager communicates daily and your portal gives you real-time visibility into financials, schedule, and specifications.

1

Construction Agreement & Change Orders - Set-price agreements with scheduled payments

Construction Agreement & Change Orders - Set-price agreements with scheduled payments

Construction Agreement & Change Orders - Set-price agreements with scheduled payments

2

Project Manager assigned as your single point of contact

3

Daily on-site progress with regular photo and log updates

4

Real-time portal access to your budget, schedule, and specifications

5

Regular check-ins to review progress and confirm decisions

6

Formal Change Order process for any adjustments along the way

7

Final walkthrough and punch list before handoff

Designed by Kate Brewer

Designed by Kate Brewer

Designed by Laurie Kafka

Steward

It's hard saying goodbye. We stick around just enough to make sure your build is successful for years to come with a warranty we actually honor, an owner's manual, and an optional maintenance subscription.

1

3-year Materials and Workmanship Warranty on everything we supplied and installed

2

Owner's manual — product docs, photos, and homeowner instructions

3

Stewardship Agreement - Subscription payments

Stewardship Agreement - Subscription payments

Stewardship Agreement - Subscription payments

The difference is in the details

When we see a problem we design a solution.

The typical builder

The Center Carpentry Way

Verbal agreements, nothing in writing

Every decision documented and accessible

Surprise costs at every milestone

Set-price contract — what we quote is what you pay

Hard to reach after signing

One contact, daily logs, all communication recorded

Problems discovered too late

Proactive updates and real-time portal visibility

Unvetted subcontractors on your site

Hand-selected trade partners held to strict standards

Messy jobsite, damaged surfaces

Daily cleanup and industry-leading surface protection

On your own after handoff

Warranty, owner's manual, and optional maintenance

The typical builder

Team

Agency

Verbal agreements, nothing in writing

Surprise costs at every milestone

2TB

Unlimited

Hard to reach after signing

Partial

Full Whitelabelling

Problems discovered too late

Premium

One to One

Unvetted subcontractors on your site

50 Clients

Unlimited Clients

Messy jobsite, damaged surfaces

Basic

Enhanced

On your own after handoff

-

Yes

Solo

The Center Carpentry Way

Agency

Every decision documented and accessible

Set-price contract — what we quote is what you pay

5GB

Unlimited

One contact, daily logs, all communication recorded

-

Full Whitelabelling

Proactive updates and real-time portal visibility

Slack

One to One

Hand-selected trade partners held to strict standards

10 Clients

Unlimited Clients

Daily cleanup and industry-leading surface protection

-

Enhanced

Warranty, owner's manual, and optional maintenance

-

Yes

New home nearing completion

Ready to talk?

Every great project starts with a conversation. Tell us about your home, your vision, and your timeline and we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.

New home nearing completion

Ready to talk?

Every great project starts with a conversation. Tell us about your home, your vision, and your timeline and we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.