What is the difference between your ‘design + build’ services and a traditional service with a separate architect and contractor?
The design-build method combines design and construction under a single team, allowing for faster project delivery, better coordination, and reduced risks. It simplifies management for the client, ensures cost transparency, and offers a guaranteed maximum price. This approach promotes effective collaboration, avoids conflicting relationships, and is suitable for all types of projects.
When should we contact you for a project?
As early as possible, from the very beginning of your thinking process! Whether you already have a plot of land or not, it’s ideal to involve us from the first stages of the process. This allows us to guide the design according to your goals, your budget, and the specifics of the site, in order to optimize every decision from the start.
Can you help us find a piece of land?
Yes, and this is actually a stage where we can offer you real value. At O Design & Co., we support our clients from the very first stages of planning, even without a plot of land in hand. We work with you to analyze the potential of different sites based on sunlight exposure, topography, views, municipal constraints, and your goals. Thanks to our partners in the Outaouais region, we can also guide you toward well-located properties. This approach helps you make an informed decision and start your project on a solid foundation.
Can you build using an existing plan?
Yes, it is absolutely possible to build from your existing plans. However, to ensure smooth project management and avoid unexpected issues along the way, it is important to allocate a budget for properly planning all material choices, finishes, and technical details before construction begins. This step helps optimize the construction process and ensures your timeline and budget are respected.
How much does a complete construction project with you cost?
The cost of a custom project can vary significantly depending on several factors: the complexity of the house, the quality of materials, site conditions, the desired level of finish, and more. Rather than providing a fixed price per square foot, we prefer to work with you to establish a realistic budget from the early stages, based on your needs and priorities. This allows us to offer you a coherent, well-managed project without surprises.
Do you work with fixed budgets?
Yes, first we establish a detailed budget before construction, including a contingency budget for additions and unforeseen issues during the work. All our projects are based on guaranteed maximum costs aligned with the precise pre-established budget.
What types of projects do you undertake?
We undertake new houses, extensions, major renovations, and complete interior fit-outs — always with a focus on harmony between quality execution and design.
Do you take care of everything (plans, permits, subcontractors, etc.)?
Yes. As a general contractor, our team handles the design, permit coordination, bid management, and subcontractor selection. Once construction begins, we take care of work scheduling, daily site management, monitoring timelines and budgets, as well as quality control at every stage. You benefit from a single point of contact from start to finish for a structured, smooth, and rigorous execution of the project.
Do you offer a turnkey service?
Absolutely. Turnkey service is our strength. From the initial idea to the final finishing details, we support you at every step to deliver a complete project, ready to move into.
How long does a design + build project take?
It varies depending on the complexity, but a typical project can take between 12 to 18 months, including design, permit approvals, and construction. That’s why it’s always important to plan ahead for the life project that your home is.
Do you work only in the Outaouais / Chelsea region?
Our offices and team are based in Chelsea, in the heart of the Outaouais. This is our main area of activity, where we carry out the majority of our projects. That said, we remain open to evaluating certain assignments located outside the region, depending on their nature, complexity, and scope.
What warranties do you offer for your constructions?
ODESIGN & Co. is accredited by the Residential Construction Warranty (GCR), which authorizes us to build new homes covered by the mandatory warranty plan for new residential buildings.
This plan provides comprehensive protection to buyers, including:
This accreditation also involves independent inspections of our sites, ensuring a high quality standard.