Our Process — CAD Express | Home Renovation & Architectural Design

How We Work

Six steps to your finished home.

Every project we take on follows the same disciplined process — built over 26 years to keep you informed, protected, and genuinely excited at every stage from the first conversation to the final handover.

Friendly client consultation — the starting point of every CAD Express project

Step 01

The First Conversation

Every project starts with a simple phone call or home visit — no pressure, no obligation. We listen to your vision, understand your lifestyle, and get a real feel for your space. This conversation shapes everything that follows.

Free consultation On-site or by phone 30–60 minutes

Step 02

Scoping Your Project & Honest Budgeting

We walk through your space and put together a detailed scope of work with transparent costs discussed upfront — no surprises down the road. You'll receive a clear, itemised breakdown so you can make fully informed decisions.

Full site assessment Detailed cost breakdown Scope of work document

Site assessment — documenting scope, measurements, and existing conditions

Designer drafting detailed specifications — the precision work behind every CAD Express drawing

Step 03

Design & Specification Drawings

Using professional CAD software, we produce precise architectural drawings and specification documents. You see exactly what we're building before a single tool is picked up — no guesswork, no assumptions, no nasty surprises.

CAD drawings Spec documents Revisions included

Step 04

Approvals, Permits & Getting Aligned

We handle all permit filings and county approvals on your behalf. We walk you through the complete project timeline, confirm every selection, and ensure we are fully aligned before a single nail is driven. No work begins without your sign-off.

Permit filing handled Full timeline walkthrough Your sign-off required

Reviewing and signing off on project permits and approvals

Construction cranes and active build site — CAD Express crews at work

Step 05

The Build — With You in the Loop

With 26 years of experience, our crews handle the unexpected professionally. We update you regularly, flag gray areas before acting on them, and never make a decision that affects your home without your knowledge.

Regular updates No surprises policy 26 years of experience

Step 06

Final Walkthrough & Handover

We walk through the finished space together — room by room, detail by detail — until everything meets your expectations. Touch-ups handled on the spot. Only when you're fully satisfied do we call it complete.

Room-by-room review On-site touch-ups 100% satisfaction

Beautifully finished living space — the result of CAD Express's meticulous process

From First Call to Finished Project