ServicesComplete home design, build, and millwork services under one roof.
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Design
At Mighty Roots, our primary method of project delivery is Design-Build. This is when one entity—the design-build team—works with the project owner to provide design and construction services. Whether we’re designing and constructing new homes or remodeling existing residences, our unified workflow from initial concept through completion helps us meet or exceed the goals of the project. The owner’s involvement is strengthened, financial risks are reduced, and the speed and quality of delivery from our team is maximized.
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We utilize an integrated design process, encouraging our clients to interact, not only with our designers, but also our carpenters, engineers, energy consultants, electricians, and plumbers to help achieve the best design possible. This provides convenience and consistency, better quality, cost savings, faster delivery, and flexibility.
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Schematic Design is the first phase of the design process. In this phase, we start by reviewing all local building codes and zoning ordinances to make sure we are complying with those regulations. Then we dig into your goals and dreams for the project. We want to fully understand what you are hoping to achieve and the look & feel of the spaces you desire. With this information downloaded, we take our first shot at conceptual sketches, floor plans, and elevation drawings.
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In this phase, our designers guide you through the details of the project, helping you make material selections, designing the interior spaces, and picking out plumbing and lighting fixtures. This is an important part of the design process. We strive to have all the details of the project firmed up before construction begins. Loose ends result in delays and budget overruns, so we don’t let that happen.
Our experienced design team helps take the confusion out of material selections. If going to a flooring store only gives you more anxiety, we’ll simplify the process by listening to your goals and finding three to four options for you and presenting them to you at our office. We often do the same for exterior siding. Knowing your budget and the style you are interested in, we will reach out to our team of vendors and streamline this process for you.
This phase is also when we think about the building envelope. How will we make your home the most efficient home it can be? How will we insulate your home? How will we stop thermal bridging? What type of heating/cooling system will we use? Will a solar array help bring power to your home? All of these questions will be thoughtfully discussed and we will help you make sound decisions that meet your budget goals.
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In this phase, our architect prepares a set of drawings for the building permit and solid construction documents for the crew so that construction goes smoothly and efficiently. These drawings include air barriers and insulation details, essential components for our eco-friendly homes.
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Build
We focus on quality, energy efficiency, and durable construction details. Our crew members carry a variety of different talents from roofing to framing to interior finish and we are able to take advantage of our team’s expertise from job to job by promoting open communication and teamwork across all our projects.
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We specialize in large scale projects with extensive experience remodeling and building of high quality, high performance and Energy Star homes utilizing all three arms of our business — design, build and cabinetry.
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Internal collaboration between our designers and builders gives us a unique advantage with each project as immediate builder feedback, on cost and function, will save both time and money.
The building science of our projects is vital to the long-term health of the home and its occupants. Our homes are carefully designed to manage moisture, air quality and resources. Careful insulation details, water management, and cabinets—built and finished in our own shop—make all the difference in health and efficiency for each job. We take pride in our dedication to all these tasks.
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At Mighty Roots, we believe that the key to any successful job is constant and open communication. We achieve this with weekly client meetings and our online communication platform that includes the homeowner, project manager, lead carpenter, and designer. It is important that all stakeholders in each project know what’s going on so that nothing is missed.
Our weekly meetings play a huge role in the success of our work. This is where we review all the costs to date in relation to the estimate and allows us to head off any surprises as we like to take the time to answer all questions, especially if we uncover any tricky build situations.
At the end of the job, our goals are met when you have a full understanding of where your money was invested, are happy with the results of your new space, and have added the value to your home you had hoped for.
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Cabinetry & Millwork
We’re dedicated craftsmen, striving to produce the finest quality custom kitchen cabinetry and creative millwork in the industry. It’s a pleasure to educate our clients and show off our work, so we invite folks into our woodshop at any time during production, to see the latest creations or watch their pieces come to life.
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Our team has many years of experience in residential and commercial millwork, cabinetry, furniture design and construction. We like to think outside the box when it comes to design and create something that will not only bring your vision to light, but also add our artistic touch as well. We are not only craftsmen but also artists that enjoy making our client’s dreams a reality.
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We strongly believe in creating environmentally friendly cabinetry and woodwork. We have sourced all eco-friendly products that are all LEED certified. Indoor air quality is important to us and it is why we have chosen these products. Not only are the products we use the healthiest in the industry, they are also the best in quality.
Our plywoods are formaldehyde-free, use soy-based glues (rather than the typical urea-formaldehyde adhesives), 100% FSC certified, and have zero VOC emissions. Our paints & finishes are water-based, LEED certified, formaldehyde-free, and no to low VOC emissions. Each installation and/or delivery is also cardboard-free, reducing unwanted waste.