What to Expect
It is vital that our clients know what the important and consistent steps will be that will keep them and their work team on target. Anticipating the process and keeping appropriately involved will help you avoid surprises, ensure your input is received, and ultimately give you peace of mind. Beckwith regularly guides clients through this process.
Initial Vision & Ideas
First Detailed Communications
Schedule to Meet
Learn More
At some point, everyone envisions their dream home. Share it with us. Provide Beckwith with pictures of what you really love. And send a detailed email of your must-haves. That way, we can work with you to turn that dream into reality.
Learn More
When you first contact Beckwith, whether by phone or email, be sure to give us lots of detailed information about your project. That way we can quickly determine your needs and get you off to a great start.
Learn More
Once we have received your initial detailed communication and we know we can help you, we will schedule an appointment to further scope out your project. This meeting will flush out project details and allow us to provide next steps.
Ballpark the Project
Confirming Your Contractor
Client Referrals
Learn More
After the first meeting, we should be able to ballpark the estimated cost of your project. This allows you to better understand the work entailed and ensure you are comfortable going forward with us. This is also the time you should verify the details of the intended work versus projected costs.
Learn More
Once you have reviewed the estimated costs of the project, it is time to commit to the contractor of choice. Remember, your contractor should be prepared to guide you through every step of the project. Beckwith is known for both how they manage the project and client input.
Learn More
Reputation means so much in our business. Through our decades in the business, Beckwith has received many referrals from satisfied customers. You will find some of them linked here.
Calendar & Initial Deposit
Plans & Permits
Managing Project Parameters
Learn More
Once a client has indicated they wish to go forward with Beckwith, we will request an initial deposit based on the size and start date of the project, usually from 1-5%. This is a non-refundable deposit which helps to cover start-up costs in the event of the project being cancelled.
Learn More
Sometimes the cost of plans and permits is requested at the time of scheduled deposits but they are also kept as separate line items and tracked vigilantly. Scope creep and revisions can drive up these costs, and Beckwith manages them tightly.
Learn More
Beckwith follows a set of guiding principles to deliver a successful project. Guidelines on work hours, project expectations, and coordination with the building department for inspections are all strictly followed. Well maintained equipment is also necessary. And above all else, ensuring consistent communications with clients and partners alike is paramount.
Tracking Change Orders
Billing
Communication
Learn More
Every project has unforeseen situations and sometimes the scope of work changes. Keeping track of these changes is vitally important. We do that through email communications and Beckwith Tracking Spreadsheets that record the extra time and materials required so we can be as transparent with our clients as possible.
Learn More
Our billing schedules are based on the status of the ongoing work, and geared to keeping the project as current as possible. Sometimes we bill in advance so we can pay our team, sub-trades and suppliers quickly. Other times, we wait until material & sub-trade invoices are received. We need our clients to pay in a reasonable timeframe so we can keep the project moving forward.
Learn More
We encourage our clients to stay connected throughout the process. And that includes that you remain in contact as needed with the Beckwith office. While the team is focused on the work itself, the office ensures the contract is being followed and billing is accurate and timely. The office is the key resource for keeping you in the know and on target.
What to Expect
It is vital that our clients know what the important and consistent steps will be that will keep them and their work team on target. Anticipating the process and keeping appropriately involved will help you avoid surprises, ensure your input is received, and ultimately give you peace of mind. Beckwith regularly guides clients through this process.
Initial Vision & Ideas
Learn More
At some point, everyone envisions their dream home. Share it with us. Provide Beckwith with pictures of what you really love. And send a detailed email of your must-haves. That way, we can work with you to turn that dream into reality.
First Detailed Communications
Learn More
When you first contact Beckwith, whether by phone or email, be sure to give us lots of detailed information about your project. That way we can quickly determine your needs and get you off to a great start.
Schedule to Meet
Learn More
Once we have received your initial detailed communication and we know we can help you, we will schedule an appointment to further scope out your project. This meeting will flush out project details and allow us to provide next steps.
Ballpark the Project
Learn More
After the first meeting, we should be able to ballpark the estimated cost of your project. This allows you to better understand the work entailed and ensure you are comfortable going forward with us. This is also the time you should verify the details of the intended work versus projected costs.
Confirming Your Contractor
Learn More
Once you have reviewed the estimated costs of the project, it is time to commit to the contractor of choice. Remember, your contractor should be prepared to guide you through every step of the project. Beckwith is known for both how they manage the project and client input.
Client Referrals
Learn More
Reputation means so much in our business. Through our decades in the business, Beckwith has received many referrals from satisfied customers. You will find some of them linked here.
Calendar & Initial Deposit
Learn More
Once a client has indicated they wish to go forward with Beckwith, we will request an initial deposit based on the size and start date of the project, usually from 1-5%. This is a non-refundable deposit which helps to cover start-up costs in the event of the project being cancelled.
Plans & Permits
Learn More
Sometimes the cost of plans and permits is requested at the time of scheduled deposits but they are also kept as separate line items and tracked vigilantly. Scope creep and revisions can drive up these costs, and Beckwith manages them tightly.
Managing Project Parameters
Learn More
Beckwith follows a set of guiding principles to deliver a successful project. Guidelines on work hours, project expectations, and coordination with the building department for inspections are all strictly followed. Well maintained equipment is also necessary. And above all else, ensuring consistent communications with clients and partners alike is paramount.
Tracking Change Orders
Learn More
Every project has unforeseen situations and sometimes the scope of work changes. Keeping track of these changes is vitally important. We do that through email communications and Beckwith Tracking Spreadsheets that record the extra time and materials required so we can be as transparent with our clients as possible.
Billing
Learn More
Our billing schedules are based on the status of the ongoing work, and geared to keeping the project as current as possible. Sometimes we bill in advance so we can pay our team, sub-trades and suppliers quickly. Other times, we wait until material & sub-trade invoices are received. We need our clients to pay in a reasonable timeframe so we can keep the project moving forward.
Communication
Learn More
We encourage our clients to stay connected throughout the process. And that includes that you remain in contact as needed with the Beckwith office. While the team is focused on the work itself, the office ensures the contract is being followed and billing is accurate and timely. The office is the key resource for keeping you in the know and on target.
Download the Project Checklist
Understanding the important project steps Beckwith adheres to, and your role in participating in those, is critically important. Feel free to download this version of our project guidelines to keep as a handy reference.
Contact Us
Have a project in mind? Get in touch today or use the form below to send us an email! Please include as many project details as possible in order for us to be able to better respond to you, e.g. nature of work, rough measurements, address, best hours to communicate, etc.
Interested in a new career or partnership? Contact us today to find out how you can join the Beckwith team. We’re always looking for new employees and partners.
Office
1014 Johnston Lane,
Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0
Phone
613.376.3213
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm