Personalized Path

HIGHLIGHTS

The Personalized design path is for clients who generally like the Streamlined platforms and component options but don’t see an exact fit for their needs in either of the other two paths.

  • Personalized plans still begin with our predesigned, standard components but adds some flexibility for space planning, changes to windows, doors, interior partitions as well as exterior porches.
  • Our most flexible design option, this path has correspondingly higher costs, longer time frames and less predictability.

GETTING STARTED WITH PERSONALIZED

Site plan, septic plan and photos required to start – Unity recommends hiring a site planner to assist with locating and orienting the home on the site

  • Foundation type (slab, full basement, or walkout) confirmed
  • Local builder engaged to assist with planning, cost estimating and scheduling
  • Project budget consistent with preliminary estimates of finished costs
  • Preliminary decision regarding Unity package scope: Shell or Tempo
  • Client signs Preconstruction Services Agreement and provides payment

PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR PERSONALIZED

DESIGN PHASE

  • DESIGN – KICKOFF  
    • Team introduction: Sales Advisor introduces ‘Designer and Preconstruction Lead
    • Confirm site information and house location / orientation
    • Discuss site preparations, construction process, scheduling, local builder partner, financing (if any)
    • Confirm starting platform, desired components, floor plan layouts and personalized elements
    • Configure plan to fit site
  • DESIGN ASSEMBLY
    • Unity completes the design based on discussion during Design Kickoff
    • Unity sends client plans including site plan, 3D views and floor plans for comment
  • DESIGN REVIEW
    • Unity reviews and incorporates client comments
    • Unity completes the design and confirms design lock with clients
    • Plans include 3D view, floor plans, elevations and lighting plan
    • Heating / cooling load calculations and HVAC equipment recommendations

SELECTIONS PHASE

  • Updated Shell estimate and standard Tempo estimate, if applicable, sent to client
  • Introduction to selections software (virtual meeting)
  • Selections follow-up (virtual meeting)
    • Shell – confirm door, window and timber selections
    • Tempo – answer any questions about finishes
  • In person meeting to make final selections (Tempo only)
  • Update Tempo pricing based upon selections

CONTRACT PHASE

  • UNITY DELIVERABLES
    • Design Plans – Site diagram, 3D view, floor plans, elevations, electrical plans and building sections
    • Contract – Specifications and pricing
    • Breakdown of scopes for local builder estimating
    • Heating / cooling load calculations and HVAC equipment recommendations
    • Green Addendum – for appraisal if needed for financing
  • CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Complete project pricing – local builder scope including site improvements and utilities
    • Financing approval if needed

Client signs build contract and pays 20% deposit to begin build phase.

PERSONALIZED PATH PSA COST STRUCTURE

Basic Price$12,000
Potential Add-ons:
Tempo+ $1,500
Full Basement+ $1,000
Walkout Basement+ $4,000
Extra Design+ $2,000
Personalized Example Plans