You do not need to own land, have completed plans or know every detail before contacting Hawthorne Emory. Whether you are considering a major renovation, expanding an existing home or starting a custom home from the ground up, our process begins with understanding your vision and where you are today. We then help establish the property, plans, investment and construction path needed to move forward with confidence.
Renovating, adding on or building from the ground up—the next step begins with understanding your vision.
Every project begins with a conversation about your goals, priorities and long-term plans. You may already own the home you want to transform, have land ready for construction or only be beginning to consider where and what to build. We meet you at that starting point.
The property influences nearly every aspect of a construction project. If you already own a home or building site, we evaluate its existing conditions, opportunities and potential limitations. If you have not yet purchased land, we can help you understand what to consider before committing to a property. When appropriate, we can review potential building sites for factors that may affect design, construction and overall investment.
Once we understand the vision and property conditions, we provide preliminary guidance regarding the project’s likely direction and investment range. For a renovation or addition, this assessment considers the existing structure and anticipated changes. For a custom home, it considers the desired size, architectural direction, building site and expected level of finish.
The design and preconstruction phase develops the information required to define, price and ultimately construct the project.
Once the design and specifications have been sufficiently developed, Hawthorne Emory prepares a detailed construction proposal. The proposal outlines the planned scope, major specifications, allowances and overall project investment. We review it with you, answer questions and make any necessary adjustments before entering into a construction agreement. This provides a clearer and more dependable foundation than attempting to price an undefined idea.
Before construction begins, we coordinate permitting, scheduling, material procurement and site preparation. Hawthorne Emory then manages the complete build, coordinates the required trades and maintains communication regarding progress, upcoming decisions and conditions that require attention. Whether we are transforming an existing home or beginning with an undeveloped property, our role is to protect the overall vision while managing the many details required to complete it successfully.
The right information at the right time leads to better outcomes.
We align goals, budget and design for a clear path forward.
One team responsible for the details from start to finish.
Clear communication is essential throughout design and construction. We keep you informed about progress, scheduling and decisions that may affect the work. When questions or unforeseen conditions arise, we explain the issue, review the available options and document any resulting changes before proceeding.
As construction approaches completion, we review the work, address remaining items and confirm that the finished home reflects the agreed plans and scope. Our goal is to provide experienced leadership from the earliest idea through the final details—regardless of where your project begins. Before we hand over the keys, we walk through every detail to ensure your home is complete and ready for the life ahead.
Tell us where you are in the process, and we will help identify the next step.