The Hudson Way: How We Build Your Home
At Hudson Design and Build we guide you through an experience rooted in care, craftsmanship, and clarity. Here’s what to expect when you build with us.
1. Discovery & Design Conversation
We begin with a discovery call to learn your goals, style, location, timeline, and budget. After a site visit, we present a Design & Development contract that outlines deliverables and design process details. This ensures alignment before we move forward. Be sure to read up on our frequently asked questions.
2. Design & Development
Design and Development transforms your ideas into a complete, coordinated, and priced plan. Each phase has a purpose, a set of deliverables, and clear touchpoints.
Phase One - Site Analysis and Due Diligence
We evaluate access, orientation, wastewater feasibility, utilities, grade, and regulatory factors.
You receive a summary of risks and opportunities so design begins on a solid foundation.
Phase Two - Designer Meeting and Requirements Gathering
We document the full program for your home, including function, lifestyle, spatial flow, and aesthetic intent.
This becomes the roadmap for design.
Phase Three - Schematic Drawings
Your designer creates early layout concepts and massing studies. Massing studies show the three dimensional form of the home, including shape, scale, rooflines, and how the structure sits on the land. This gives you early clarity and helps you react to the overall feel and direction of your home before detailed design begins.
Phase Four - Architectural Drawings
Plans, elevations, sections, and exterior form are refined.
Timber frame coordination begins when relevant.
Phase Five - Selections and Budgeting
Interiors, cabinetry, fixtures, lighting, finishes, and mechanical and electrical needs are defined.
Hudson develops a transparent cost model so you understand the complete investment before signing the build contract.
3. Contract & Pre-Construction Planning
Once design, scope, and budget are finalized, and you are comfortable:
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We sign a Build Contract in your Buildertrend client portal
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We finalize selections, order long-lead materials, orchestrate trade partners and obtain permits
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We set clear expectations for communication and next steps with a team kickoff meeting
4. Construction & Project Management
We manage every detail so you don’t have to. You always know what’s happening, when, and why.
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Weekly updates from your Project Manager with photos, milestones, and timelines
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Daily logs, real-time change orders, & selections are all visible in your Buildertrend client portal
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Weekly site meetings (in person or remote) and milestone walkthroughs
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Seamless trade partner coordination, safety compliance, and crew management
5. Finishing Touches & Project Close-Out
As we near completion:
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We conduct a final walkthrough and generate your punch list in Buildertrend
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We handle deep cleaning, furniture coordination, assembly, and final styling
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You receive warranty documents, contact lists, and final invoices
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We celebrate with an unveiling. Your finished home, move-in ready, keys in hand
6. Beyond the Build
Our relationship doesn’t end at handoff. We build lasting homes and lasting relationships.
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60-day follow-up to ensure satisfaction
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Seasonal maintenance tips and check-ins
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Ongoing access for support, referrals, or future projects
Let’s bring your dream home to life, the Hudson Way.
Rooted in Vermont. Guided by Craftsmanship. Built on Integrity.
Contact
Ready to talk? Submit an inquiry through our form, or email Patrick. We’re here when you’re ready.