The Details

Step 1: Let’s Get Started

Interest Form
Share a few details about your goals and vision.

Schedule Your Intro Call
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Intro Call with Leslie
We’ll talk through your goals, timeline, and expectations.

Client Intake Form
You’ll complete a detailed questionnaire to help us understand your lifestyle, needs, and design preferences.

Step 2: Lot Walk & Vision Session

We’ll meet in person at the site of your future home. Leslie will evaluate the land, discuss possibilities, and help bring your vision to life in context with the property.

Step 3: Clarity & Commitment

Detailed Proposal
You’ll receive a clear outline of scope, timeline, and fees.

Client Review
Take time to ask questions, request changes, or clarify any details.

Contract Agreement
Once approved, the contract is signed via Docusign and the initial payment is made.

Step 4: Early Design Exploration

Bubble Diagrams (First Deliverable)
Leslie creates simple spatial layouts to define the relationships between rooms and overall flow of the home.

Step 5: Concept Design Development (6–8 Weeks)

Initial architectural drawings, including floor plans and exterior elevations, are developed based on your goals and the site.

Client Revisions
You’ll collaborate with Leslie to refine and evolve the design before moving forward.

Step 6: Final Design & Permit Prep

Design Detailing
We finalize all drawings needed for construction: window & door schedules, building sections, and electrical plans.

Engineer Collaboration
Leslie works closely with structural and other required engineers to complete technical aspects.

Permit Submission
Complete documentation is submitted for permitting approval.

The Norton Blueprint: New Construction