Services

Rocco Design + Build Services

An overview of our core services, process and frequently asked questions.

Lake house primary bedroom render by Rocco Design + Build

Design

Our team will collaborate with the stakeholders of your project, from initial planning and schematics through design development, to capture your vision in a detailed set of plans. We use drawings, presentations, 3D renderings, and samples of material finishes to bring a concept to life.

Lake house build in progress by Rocco Design + Build

Construction

With 20 years of successfully-completed projects to draw from, and a never-ending pursuit to learn the latest building trends and ecologically-mindful practices, we will ensure your project is built with integrity. Our internal team of builders and network of subcontractors are prepared, passionate, and precise.

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Project Management

Our team is prepared for any project, any size, any dimension. We hand-select a team of in-house talent best-suited for the nuances of each project, including architectural designers, artisans and craftspeople, construction project managers, expert tradespeople, and engineers.

Process

Get a Quote

Have a project in mind? Here are the next steps.

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Online Inquiry

First, tell us a little bit about your  dream project (description, budget, timeline) by submitting our inquiry form here. Once you submit the form, you'll be asked to schedule an initial phone call.

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Phone Call

You'll chat with our in-house marketing rep who will review your project inquiry and ask you additional questions in order to get a better sense of what you're looking for.

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Onsite Meeting

If we are a good fit, we'll schedule a time to meet in person, tour your site, or have you come to our lovely office, and continue to paint a picture of what your potential project may look like.

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Quote

We'll follow up from that meeting in 3 weeks with a PDF outlining a rough ballpark price, including the price of design (if needed), and other marketing materials for reference. We don't charge for any of this up front work.

Project Phases

Once we’ve signed a project contract with you, here is the typical  process that we follow:

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Architecture & Design

Design

Architecture & Design

You may have a vision of exactly what you want. Maybe you've even drawn out a floor plan and selected the materials you like. But to make something from nothing, we're going to need a detailed set of plans, be they construction documents outlining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems, complete with material schedules, or merely a quick drawing with scope notes, depending on the size and complexity of your job.

Design and architecture itself is a phased process, beginning with Concepts and ending in a Construction Document set that's strong enough to 1) estimate, 2) submit to your local jurisdiction for a permit, and 3) actually build from.

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Estimating & Planning

Planning

Estimating & Planning

A refined set of architectural drawings will help any builder price out the total cost of labor, materials, and subcontractors.

The estimating and planning  process includes everything from poring over your set of plans, asking a bunch of clarifying questions, gauging interest among our network of subcontractors and having them submit competitive bids, reaching out to vendors for material prices and a reality check on lead times, and assembling all these many pieces into a bid price, schedule, and a project-plan-of-attack.

Once you approve the itemized estimate and schedule, we will send you a contract for Construction.

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Construction

Construction

Construction

Once we have wet ink on the page, we'll get to work! Your dedicated Project Manager will start scheduling subcontractors, order all the materials  needed now, (and maybe the material that have looooong lead times) and give the go-ahead to your dedicated Site Lead to begin mobilization, or the process of assembling and transporting all our many tools and pieces of equipment needed for your site.

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Close Out

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Close Out

Once we start putting the final touches on your project, we'll have you come back for a final punch list walkthrough, pop open a bottle of champagne or ginger ale—client's pick—and start packing up. This process is called de-mobilization.

The story doesn't necessarily end here. We’ve worked with many of our clients for years, from large projects to small. Once you’re a part of the Rocco team, you’re always a part of the Rocco team!

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of the most common questions we get. We recommend reviewing these ahead of our introductory call. Question not listed? Let us know when we chat or drop us an email.

Do you take on small projects?
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How do I know if my dream project is even feasible?
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I know what I want. Do I really need blueprints?
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How much will my project cost?
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I want a not-to-exceed bid price. Do you guarantee pricing?
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I have blueprints--how soon can we start building?
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How long will my project take?
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Why do you have markups?
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Can I buy my own materials?
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I hear lead times for materials are crazy. Tell me more?
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What has Covid and inflation done to the cost of construction?
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What does GC mean?
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Do you self-perform all services, or do you use subcontractors?
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Who from your team will work on my project?
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Will I have to leave my house during construction?
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Can I help with construction?
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Ready To Get Started?

Send us your project details and schedule a call to discuss your plan.

Address:
123 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Contact:

info@roccodesignbuild.com
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