During our initial consultations, we discuss high-level estimates to help you decide if we're a good fit for your project.

Before putting together a detailed construction estimate or bid, we require a signed Pre-Construction Agreement.

Estimating each remodeling project is complex, often involving meetings, site visits, coordinating subcontractors, developing a potential timeline and aligning fully with our clients on the project plan.

• In full-service design-build projects, we share a detailed construction estimate after the design phase of work is complete.

• If you have existing design drawings and construction materials in mind, we put together that detailed construction estimate earlier in the process once aligned on plans.

It's rare that a client would choose not to proceed with a project because there are usually no surprises by this point. However, if you chose not to move forward, you would be responsible for fees as outlined in your Pre-Construction Agreement.

There are many factors that drive costs up or down, including labor, material selection, the quirks of your home and the overall complexity of the project.

We pride ourselves on resourcefully value-engineering for our clients based on their vision and home—so that you're investing in the pieces that matter most to you and saving on the ones that don't.

• In our initial conversations, we discuss high-level budgets and estimates to ensure we are a good fit for your project.

• During the pre-construction phase of work together, we put together a detailed construction estimate for you to review.

It depends on the scope of work.

The initial design and planning phase of work typically takes 3-6 months.

For construction, we share a timeline at the start of each project that include a buffer for potential delays.

For reference:

• a recent primary bathroom en suite remodel was completed 3 months from the start of construction

• a recent powder room remodel was completed about 6 weeks from the start of construction

• a recent multi-room remodel (kitchen, dining, primary bathroom, structural updates, etc.) was completed 7 months from the start of construction

Anyone doing remodeling should always be prepared for schedule changes, and we keep clients in the loop with clear expectations and open communication.

We use a secure online payment processing system via Buildertrend. We invoice via email and accept ACH bank transfer payments.

Our payment schedules are broken down according to project milestones. For example, a kitchen project might look like this:

• Design fees (note: all design fees are credited toward construction fees if Tusk is hired to complete the project)

  • Payment 1: Design Retainer (50%)

  • Payment 2: Design Final (50%)

• Construction fees

  • Payment 1: Construction Agreement (30%)

  • Payment 2: After Demo (20%)

  • Payment 3: Drywall Install (20%)

  • Payment 4: Tile Install (20%)

  • Payment 5: Final Completion (10%)

Definitely! While we can offer design in-house, we absolutely love bringing spaces to life with other industry folks as well.

Yes and no. We love tackling smaller projects as long as we’re working on a whole space.

For example, we wouldn’t be the right fit to just tile your shower or just install a new vanity, but we could be a good fit to remodel the whole bathroom—even a small one.

It depends on our current bandwidth and the scope of your project.

If you’re eager to get started on your project within the next year, get in touch now so we can get you on our calendar ASAP.