The DBC Process

Our focus is to make this sometimes overwhelming process easier for you. Therefore we have provided the following steps our company takes to help you prepare.

Step One: Contact Us

Fill out our online estimate request form or call our office directly at 919-851-6249.

Step Two: Our First Meeting

After reviewing your information, we will contact you to set up a convenient time to meet. At this meeting we will discuss the project and evaluate your options.

Step Three: Creating Your Estimate

Estimates generally take 2- 5 days to complete, depending on the scope of your project. We like to provide our clients with the most thorough and detailed estimate possible.

When your estimate is complete, we will email you a copy for review. Project pricing is extremely important, therefore, we have designed a user-friendly, custom spreadsheet to outline all anticipated costs. After you have reviewed the estimate, please call us so we may go over any concerns or questions you may have.

Step Four: The Contract

After agreeing on a price and start date for your project, we will provide you with a clear and easy to read contract that outlines start and completion dates as well as a detailed description of the work involved and the materials being used.

Step Five: Permits

In most cases your project will require a building permit. We apply for all necessary permits needed. Costs for permits will be included in your estimate.

Step Six: Starting Your project

After we receive the building permit, we are ready to start construction!

We will provide you with a schedule of the work being done. If there are any subcontractors being used for your project we will provide you with all their company, license, and insurance information (Dove Building Company only uses licensed and insured subcontractors). We will also communicate with you on a daily basis and update you with the project's progress. Each week's anticipated progress will be outlined on your customized project calendar. Your customized project calendar will also provide timeframes for client selections (such as tile choice or paint color selections).

Step Seven: Construction

During construction there will be inspections at different phases of the project.

Depending on the scale of your project these inspections are usually carried out at the rough and finish phases of the following trades - foundation, framing, electric, HVAC, plumbing and mechanical.

There will always be a licensed professional on site to meet with the inspectors.

Step Eight: Completion of your project

After the final inspections by the city inspectors and you are 100% satisfied with the final results, we will provide you with our written warranties for both labor and materials. 60 days from project completion we will schedule a site visit as a courtesy to ensure satisfaction.