TAKE IT PERSONALLY

​What’s more personal than your home? From the moment we meet, expect to be treated as an integral part of our team. ​We’ll use our product and industry knowledge to help guide you through the process and put you in a place where you can make informed decisions.


We work best with our clients when we have built relationships based on trust and confidence. Along with creating the home (or spaces) you’ve always wished for, building your trust is a top priority. So get ready to do your homework, spill your guts and share your dreams. Don’t be afraid to speak up when you have a concern or a question - ​this is your home and your money​, and we will treat them with the same consideration as our own.

From renovations and additions to new construction projects, LD&A will be your advocate and make-it-happen partner every step of the way.

HERE'S HOW
WE DO IT

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1. INTRODUCTION MEETING

1.
INTRODUCTION
MEETING

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TALK ABOUT SCOPE OF WORK

TALK ABOUT HOW WE WORK

UNDERSTAND BUDGET GOALS

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DEFINE WHAT A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MEANS TO YOU

GET TO KNOW LD&A

DEFINE YOUR CRITERIA FOR HIRING

2. DESIGN PHASE

2.
DESIGN
PHASE

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MEASURE & PHOTOGRAPH SPACE

SPACE PLANNING

INITIAL DESIGN MEETINGS

START AT THE END: DISCUSS PRIORITIES AND GOALS

DETERMINE OVERALL PROJECT TIMING

LAY OUT DESIGN SCHEDULE

RESEARCH

CREATIVE COLLABORATION

CREATE HIGH LEVEL SCOPE

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START AT THE END: DETERMINE PRIORITIES AND GOALS

SHARE INSPIRATION

CREATE WISH LIST

PRELIMINARY DESIGN MEETINGS

ASK QUESTIONS

DISCUSS IDEAL PROJECT TIMING

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PRESENT HLE (HIGH LEVEL ESTIMATE): SCOPE ALIGNMENT

TWEAKS TO PRELIMINARY PLANNING (IF REQUIRED)

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APPROVAL OF HLE (HIGH LEVEL ESTIMATE): SCOPE ALIGNMENT MEETING

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FINALIZE SPACE PLANS

MILLWORK ELEVATIONS

PERMIT SUBMISSIONS

DESIGN MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS

PROPOSE PRODUCT SELECTIONS

FINISH SELECTIONS

ESTABLISH APPROXIMATE CONSTRUCTION START DATE

FINAL SCOPE OF WORK

RFQ CREATION (REQUEST FOR QUOTE)

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DESIGN MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS

REVIEW & APPROVE SPACE PLANS

MAKE DELIBERATE DECISIONS

CONFIRM PRODUCT SELECTIONS

APPROVE FINISHES

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TRADE WALKTHROUGH

GATHER ESTIMATES

RESEARCH PRICING

 

FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL

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SIGN OFF ON DESIGN PHASE

APPROVE PROJECT PROPOSAL

3. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

3.
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE

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CONFIRM CONSTRUCTION START DATE

ESTABLISH PROJECT TIMELINE

BOOK TRADES

ORDER MATERIALS

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PREPARE HOUSE FOR PROJECT START

MOVE INTO TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS

CONSTRUCTION START

COMMUNICATION

TRADE SUPERVISION

QUALITY CONTROL

WEEKLY CLIENT REPORTS

TROUBLESHOOTING

TEAM MEETINGS

SITE VISITS

BUDGET MONITORING

UPDATE SCHEDULING

CLIENT MEETINGS

MANAGING CHANGES AND EXTRAS

REVIEW WEEKLY SITE REPORTS

ASK QUESTIONS

MEETINGS WITH LD&A

4. PUNCH LIST

4.
PUNCH
LIST

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FINAL WALKTHROUGH

CREATE AND SHARE PUNCH LIST

SCHEDULE TRADES

CLIENT FOLLOW-UP

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SIGN OFF ON PUNCH LIST

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FINAL PROJECT RECONCILIATION

ANSWER QUESTIONS

CLOSE OUT PROJECT

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FINAL RECONCILIATION MEETING

ASK QUESTIONS

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PHOTOGRAPH PROJECT

HIGH FIVE!

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PROVIDE FEEDBACK

GIVE REFERRAL

HIGH FIVE!