our design | build process

Clear Communication

every step of the way

1

Pre-Construction

Dreaming of a new home or special project to improve your current home? Let’s connect to see how it all can happen!
  • Top-line goals identified
  • Determine initial project investment range
  • Presentation of the design agreement
 

2

schematic design & budget

Full-service planning to design to construction. Architectural sketch of kitchen with finished kitchen photo next to it
  • Site assessment
  • Identify needs, wants, and wishes
  • Create conceptual design
  • Presentation of design & budget documents

3

design development

See your ideas come to life in a 3D design rendering to make sure its what you desire! Shown is a 3D rendering of sitting room overlooking lake
  • Architectural design selections
  • Interior elevations & 3D renderings
  • Engineering & mechanical design (as required)
  • Fine-tune construction estimates
  • Finish material allowances

 

4

construction agreement

Carey Design Build helps you manage every project from start to finish. Shown is a happy couple making a construction agreement with Carey Design Build
  • Confirm materials cost
  • Receive final estimates from our trade partners
  • Confirm construction schedule
  • Present the construction agreement

5

construction

Carey Design Build specializes in new home and new vacation home projects. They design, plan and build great home projects. Shown is construction framing of interior hall and rooms.
  • Remodel or build of your project
  • Receive weekly updates with photos
  • Milestone inspections and quality standards are met

6

Total Warranty Care

new home garage
  • Take delivery of your completed project
  • Carey Design|Build Signature “Total Care Warranty” for 12 months

 

experience you can trust

With a 35+ year reputation of being the region’s premiere builder and remodeler, Carey Design|Build has the experience you can trust. Carey is up front, transparent, and has your confidence every step of the way. Our entire team operates based on our core values, with a passion for clearly guiding you through every step of your project through clear communication, cost control, creative solutions, and complete transparency.

design & planning

Elaine Nienhouse

lead designer

With Carey, design planning is fully integrated into the entire Design|Build process.

Elaine Nienhouse provides custom design and planning of new home and remodeling projects

construction management

Rick Jacobson

project manager

Managing every step of build-team activities from start to finish is a core deliverable of Carey Design|Build.

Rick Jacobson is a master project manager with Carey Design Build

project supervision

Luke Carey

president

At the core of the Carey Design|Build value is the vast experience Luke and the Carey family bring to every project.

Luke Carey is president of Iron Mountains Carey Design Build. Luke brings years of new home and remodeling experience to every project.

project supervision

mike carey

vice president / sales

Keeping the culture of Carey alive with wealth of knowledge and experience in the joys of life and the construction industry.

Mike Carey and his dad founded and grew Carey Contracting into one of the most known and respected businesses in the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area. The company is now headed by his son Luke with Mike’s assistance.