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Northfield Build Co.

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How a project runs

Every project follows the same seven steps, from a phone call to a closeout binder. Each step ends with a document you can keep.

Steps
7
Price
Fixed, line by line
Updates
Every Friday
Warranty
5 years, in writing

Sheet R-110 / Sequence

Seven steps, seven documents

  1. Phone call

    Ellen asks about the project, your budget range and your timing. If it is not a fit for us, we say so and suggest someone who is.

    Takes
    15 minutes
    You get
    Site visit booked

  2. Site measure

    Mark measures every wall, opening and ceiling height, checks the panel, the plumbing stack and the framing above, and photographs everything for the drawings.

    Takes
    90 minutes, free
    You get
    Measured plan and a written budget range within 5 days
    Tape measure stretched along a sheet of plywood

  3. Design agreement

    Floor plan, elevations, lighting plan and a selections list. Two rounds of revisions included. Engineering and survey ordered where needed. Fee $2,500-$6,500, credited to construction.

    Takes
    2-4 weeks
    You get
    Permit-ready drawing set
    Architectural elevations and floor plans of a house

  4. Fixed-price contract

    Every line priced. Allowances shown with dollar amounts. Payment schedule tied to inspections. Start date and number of working days written in.

    Takes
    1 week
    You get
    Signed contract and certificate of insurance
    Project manager marking up a drawing with a scale ruler

  5. Permits and ordering

    Ellen submits permits. Dana orders cabinets, windows and long-lead items and confirms delivery dates before we set the start.

    Takes
    2-6 weeks
    You get
    Permit card and confirmed delivery schedule

  6. Build

    Same crew every day. Site cleaned every evening. A Friday email with photos, what was done, what is next and any decision we need from you.

    Takes
    2 weeks to 7 months
    You get
    Weekly schedule update and photo log
    Carpenter marking a cut line on a board

  7. Walkthrough and closeout

    We walk every room with you and write the punch list together. Final payment is due only after it is closed.

    Takes
    1 day
    You get
    Closeout binder: permits, manuals, paint codes, warranty
Northfield Build Co., 5 YR Since 2009, Workmanship warranty

Sheet R-200 / Warranty

Our 5-year workmanship warranty

In writing, and transferable once if you sell the house. Press the seal or the button to see what is covered and for how long.

See what's coveredHide coverage
  • Framing and structural carpentry we built10 years
  • Water intrusion through walls, windows or roofs we built5 years
  • Cabinet installation, alignment and hardware adjustment5 years
  • Tile and grout installed by us, including shower waterproofing5 years
  • Electrical work by our in-house electrician5 years
  • Finish carpentry, doors and trim2 years
  • Drywall cracks and nail pops, one return visit1 year

Manufacturer warranties cover appliances, fixtures and materials. Normal wear, settling cracks under 1/16 in and damage from water sources we did not build are not covered.

To claim, call or email the office. We respond within 2 business days and schedule a visit within 10.