Our Remodeling Process

Simple, Transparent, and Built Around You

As a family-owned and operated team in New Berlin, we know remodeling can feel big—but we make it straightforward and enjoyable. Our step-by-step process focuses on truly custom solutions tailored to your home, lifestyle, and goals, with the clear, friendly communication our clients love: quick callbacks, regular updates, transparent timelines, and honest answers every step. We use our online portal for real-time tracking so you’re always in the loop—no surprises, just partnership from your local family pros.

Here’s how we bring your vision to life:

1) Free Initial Phone Consultation – Get Started Easily

The first step is a relaxed, no-obligation phone call with one of our estimators (about an hour). We’ll discuss your project ideas, scope, timeline goals, and budget range to give you an accurate early sense of what’s realistic. Feel free to send photos of your space ahead of time—it helps us visualize better and provide more tailored insights. This free conversation lets us confirm we’re a good fit and answer your questions right away. No pressure—just friendly guidance from locals who’ve helped hundreds of Southeastern Wisconsin families.

2) In-Person Design Consultation – Detailed Custom Planning (Paid)

If you’re ready to move forward, we schedule a paid in-person design consultation at your home. Our estimator takes precise measurements, reviews your photos/ideas, and creates a comprehensive package: custom layouts, floorplans, 3D renderings, material specs/selections, and a detailed final estimate with exact pricing and timeline. This step ensures everything is truly custom—built around how your family lives, cooks, relaxes, or ages in place. We collaborate closely, making adjustments until it’s just right.

3) Contract Signing – Secure Your Spot and Prep for Success

Once the design and pricing are approved, we sign the contract to lock in your project dates and get you on our schedule. This includes finalizing specs/selections, pulling permits, ordering materials, and any prep work so we start on time with no delays. We onboard you to our online portal for real-time views of progress, photos, updates, and selections—keeping communication open and easy. As a family-owned team, we treat this like our own home project: transparent payments, clear expectations, and quick answers whenever you need them.

4) Construction – Quality Craftsmanship with You in Mind

Our crew arrives on schedule, coordinates daily access/storage with you, protects your home (floor coverings, dust barriers), and cleans up thoroughly every day. We minimize disruption so you can enjoy evenings at home—though we’ll communicate any temporary access needs ahead (e.g., for drying times). Regular check-ins and portal updates keep you informed every step. We deliver precise, high-quality work on your custom design.

5) Project Completion – Celebrate Your New Space!

We do a final walkthrough together to ensure everything’s perfect. Final payment completes the process, your one-year warranty begins, and we ask for your honest feedback (we love sharing neighbor stories!). Your remodeled kitchen, bathroom, basement, or attic is ready for years of enjoyment.

We’re proud to serve New Berlin, Brookfield, Waukesha, and Southeastern Wisconsin as your local family team. Questions at any stage? Call us—we’ll respond right away!

We’re proud to serve New Berlin, Brookfield, Waukesha, and Southeastern Wisconsin as your local family team. Questions at any stage? Call us—we’ll respond right away!

Call (414) 973-9177 or book online today!

CoConstruct: Our Homeowner Communication Platform Overview

FAQ: Our Remodeling Process – Frequently Asked Questions

Yes—our initial phone consultation is completely free and lasts about an hour. One of our family estimators will chat with you to understand your project vision, scope, timeline goals, and budget range. We’ll provide an accurate early estimate of costs and timing based on what you share. Feel free to send photos of your space ahead—it helps us visualize better and give more precise insights. This no-pressure call lets us see if we’re the right fit and answers your questions right away. As a family-owned team, we love starting with these friendly conversations!

The free phone consult is your easy entry point for overview guidance and rough budget/timeline ranges. The in-person design consultation (which has a design fee) is the deeper, paid step where we visit your home, take precise measurements, create custom layouts, floorplans, 3D renderings, material specs/selections, and deliver a detailed final price and timeline. It’s collaborative—we make adjustments together until it perfectly fits your lifestyle. This ensures everything is truly custom from the start, not a generic plan.

We charge a fair design fee because this step involves significant professional work: detailed measuring, custom drawings/renderings, material research, and a precise estimate tailored to your home. It’s an investment in getting accurate plans that save time and money later—no surprises during construction. Many neighbors tell us the clarity and customization make it well worth it. We credit the fee toward your project if you proceed!

Signing the contract secures your spot on our schedule and kicks off the full prep: finalizing specs/selections, pulling permits, ordering materials, and any coordination needed so we start on time. You’ll get onboarded to our online portal for real-time progress photos, updates, scheduling, and selections—keeping communication open and easy. As your local family team, we treat this like our own home project: transparent payments, quick answers, and clear expectations.

Communication is at the heart of what we do. We respond quickly to calls/emails, provide regular updates (phone, email, or portal), share transparent timelines/budgets, and let you know ahead about any temporary access needs (e.g., drying times). Our online system lets you track everything in real time—no guesswork. Clients often say our responsiveness and honesty make the biggest difference—we’re neighbors who care about keeping you in the loop.

It varies by project scope (e.g., kitchen vs. bathroom), but typically: free phone consult (1 hour), in-person design (1–2 weeks after initial call), contract/prep (2–4 weeks for permits/materials), and construction (4–12 weeks depending on size). We give clear timelines upfront and stick to them with updates. Our goal is a smooth, stress-free experience so you can enjoy your new space sooner.

It’s optional but super helpful! Photos let our estimator better understand your space and give more accurate budget/timeline guidance right away. No fancy shots needed—just quick snaps of the area, any issues, or inspiration ideas. We’ll guide you on what’s most useful.

Ask away anytime—we encourage it! Our family-operated approach means quick responses and flexibility for reasonable changes (we’ll discuss impacts on timeline/budget openly). We’re here to make your project perfect for you.

How Our Process Compares to Other Remodelers

Many companies in Waukesha/Milwaukee offer design-build, but here’s why our approach feels different as your local family-owned team:

  • Free Initial Phone Consult – Unlike some who jump straight to in-home visits or fees, we start with a relaxed, no-cost phone chat (~1 hour) for honest budget/timeline guidance—making it easy to explore without commitment.
  • Paid In-Person Design for True Customization – We invest in detailed 3D renderings, measurements, and specs (with a credited fee), ensuring custom results tailored to your life—similar to Kowalske or Advantage’s design phases, but with our personal family oversight.
  • Transparent Contracting & Online Tracking – We secure your spot early and use our portal for real-time updates—more hands-on communication than bigger firms’ generic processes.
  • Family Care Throughout – No corporate layers—just direct access to the Marek family for quick responses and neighborly support, unlike national chains or less personal contractors.


We focus on what matters most: custom work that fits you, open communication you can trust, and a process that’s stress-free from your first call to celebrating the finish.