Feasibility

Harmonizing your design vision with the siterequirements to ensure your project’s success

Project Goals: We will work closely with you to turn your vision to life. Byusing a detailed questionnaire and varied architectural visuals, we’llexplore your story, understand your goals and aesthetics, and beginto know your lifestyle. We’ll consider your needs, desires, and specificdesign preferences, such as desired views and the types of gatheringsyou enjoy, to ensure your dream home comes to life.

Site Review and Site Access: We’ll assess the feasibility of accessing thesite, including identifying potential logistics issues of installing a mod;this can include a site visit from a Method team member or a craneoperator to determine the correct size mod for the project.

Zoning: We will conduct a broad review of local zoning code to confirmsetbacks, height limitations, easements, shoreline regulations, and anyenvironmental considerations for the site plan and design. Often, aformal site plan must be developed for us to take on your project andprovide project review and approval from your local jurisdiction.
Water: If a well is needed, we’ll explore and assess potential locations.

Sewer: A percolation test will be conducted to determine suitablelocations for septic tank drainfields, if needed.

Electrical:Typically straightforward, this often includes a solar study toassess the best site options. In areas with frequent power outages wewill review the backup options and critical loads that will be maintainedin a power event either through a battery backup system or generator.

Design and Permitting

Bringing your vision to life, creating an immersivemodel of your new home and developing acomprehensive cost breakdown.

Design Inspiration: To create a custom home that reflects your style, we’llreview various design images together, guiding us through the designprocess responding to both your vision and the specific topography,climate, and natural site conditions.

Design Development: In collaboration with consultants in preparationfor local and state permitting, we will develop the design of your home inaccordance with local building codes. In addition, we will coordinate witha local general contractor to refine the overall budget of your project.

Schematic Design: Focusing on the big-picture elements, such as houseplacement, orientation, and spatial adjacencies, we will provide a 3Dbuilding mass, where we help you envision your home beyond a twodimensional layout.

Construction Documentation:In preparation for the fabrication process,we will design detailed architectural plans for the structure of your home.Working closely with the interior design and specifications team, we willfinalize interior selections, such as tile and appliances. Throughout thisprocess, we will develop line-by-line estimates to prepare for your fixedcontract build.

Our integrated process incorporates photos to create a digital model ofyour home on the site. This provides both an immersive experience and alogistical analysis of the floor plans.


Fabrication

Constructing your home at our Ferndale factory

Your home’s construction: We’ll assign a senior project manager to
guide you through the construction of your new home. You’ll receive
regular updates and photos while they closely coordinate with the
onsite general contractor.

Finishing touches: We’ll finalize casework shop drawings while ourconstruction and interior design teams provide samples (as needed)and coordinate the final finishes.


Delivery & Set

Transporting your house from our factory to your home

Transportation and Delivery: Our experienced team coordinateswith trucking and crane operators to place your home ontothe foundation. The project manager ensures the local generalcontractor prepares a crane pad.

Setting your home: In just one day, the Method Set Team, craneoperator, and trucking team will set your new home.


On-Site Labor

Completing all of the finishing touches to make your home move-in ready.

The local contractor will lead the completion of the home through thecertificate of occupancy.