“Entry Level” would be a home with carpet/sheet goods/laminate flooring; box cabinetry; laminate counter tops; standard “paint-grade” doors; metal-clad, double-hung windows; maximum of 2 interior paint colors; steel siding/aluminum soffit; common truss roof system; etc. - We do not specialize in these homes, but there are plenty of contractors that do!​

“Mid-Range” would be a home that has upgraded to some wood or tile floors; custom box cabinets; some hard surface counter tops; wood doors; “hardi-plank” siding; multiple interior paint colors; some vaulted ceilings; etc.

“Higher-End” would be anything above that.  This is what we are known for and most of clients come to us for this work.  This is where we shine.

These are tough questions to answer as the type, size, complexity, location, and materials all factor into duration.  We will review the drawings and specifications with you and provide you an estimated completion date in a gantt chart.  Most homes at around 3,000 SF take about a year to complete and every 1,000 SF up or down will adjust that about a 3-4 months. 

Many potential clients have this question - We believe what sets us apart from other contractors is our transparency and honesty.  You will see every material invoice, every time card, every sub-contractor's invoice broken out and compared side by side with the original bid you received.  You'll be able to track your bid throughout the process. 

We do focus on quality craftsmanship and quality materials.  We will not shortcut or put our name on an inferior product.  We want you to be proud of your quality custom home.  Does this mean we spend more time getting it right than others, yes, but we feel its worth the -~10% more than our competitors. Let us prove it to you.

We are creative, different, and unique.  We can design and assist you with decision making for your home.  We have done this many times for our clients and our team has created unique features that will set your home apart.  Our craftsman and artists on our team are known locally and national for their talents. 

We love what we do and we will be there for you to make sure that your home is completed the way you envisioned and we'll stand by our work for years to come.

A Fixed Bid contract establishes a set price for the project before construction begins. While this can provide certainty upfront, it often requires extensive planning and detailed specifications early in the process. Changes made during construction typically require change orders, which can add cost and time to the project.

A Time & Materials contract is based on the actual labor, materials, and subcontractor costs incurred throughout the project. We generally prefer this approach because it provides greater transparency, keeps clients informed throughout the construction process, and allows for adjustments as ideas evolve. Rather than being locked into decisions made months earlier, clients can make informed choices along the way while maintaining a clear understanding of project costs.

Completed construction drawings are a fully developed set of plans that are finalized before construction begins. While this approach can work well for some projects, making changes later in the process can be more difficult and often requires revisions to the plans, which can result in additional design costs and project delays.

The Design-Build process combines design, planning, and construction under one team from the start. At TL Quick Design + Build, we generally prefer this approach because it improves communication and allows design decisions to evolve alongside budgeting and construction planning. Rather than treating design and construction as separate phases, Design-Build creates a more streamlined process that helps clients make informed decisions while keeping the project moving forward efficiently.