We build your project before we build your project.
At White Crane, we’re meticulous in our design and pre-construction process. Before a single wall is touched, we make sure the plans are solid and every detail is locked in.
The Design/Build Difference
If you’ve been thinking about remodeling, you’ve likely come across the term “design/build firm.” Here’s what that means, and why White Crane is the best design/build choice for older homes in the Twin Cities.
What’s a design/build firm (and why does it matter)?
Many traditional remodelers are either designers or builders—but, the truth is, most remodeling projects require both. A design/build firm is a combined team of designers and builders who all work closely together to deliver the best possible result for you.
Working with a design/build firm means:
- Your design won’t just be beautiful—it will be buildable.
- You’ll have experts guiding your project all the way through.
- You’ll work with one team, start to finish.
Why does White Crane stand out as your best choice for a design/build firm?
Not all design/build firms are the same. At White Crane, we’ve built in a series of practices that give you both the best experience and the best results. Our level of pre-construction investment is unusual for a firm of our size, and it’s something we take very seriously—because it ensures a smoother process during the build.
Here are some of the things that set our design/build process apart.
We nail down every dollar before we touch your house.
Some firms start construction with broad ranges or allowances in the budget, but we won’t sign a construction contract until the plan is fully designed, priced, and ready to execute. You’ll know exactly what to expect and exactly what it will cost before we ever begin.
We’ve got at least five construction pros focused on your project, right from the start.
It’s not just our designers who will walk through your home at the start of your project. You’ll have our whole pre-construction team strategizing on your project before design even begins. Each of our experts is able to spot different challenges that may need to be addressed in your specific home, and each sees opportunities to make your remodel even better.
Everyone on our project team is a lifelong construction expert.
The level of experience you get with White Crane is far beyond what most firms can offer. You’ll have an entire team of experts making sure your project is done well and done right.
We don’t cut corners on our process—even when it costs us.
At White Crane, our extremely rigorous pre-construction process exists to protect you, the client. We won’t shortcut it just to win a job or save a dollar.
Because we’re so rigorous in the planning, our projects go faster than most.
When other firms might take 6-9 months for a build, we can usually finish that build in 4 months, or less.
We’re woman-owned.
Unlike most design/build firms, ours is filled with construction experts who happen to be women. Our clients tell us they appreciate the way we see things, the way we communicate, and the values we uphold in our work.
We specialize in older Twin Cities homes—but that’s not all we do.
Remodeling a home built 80 years ago requires an exceptionally high level of problem-solving and construction skills. Our entire team understands the complex challenges of older homes, and we love solving them. The good news is, our level of expertise with older homes makes us great at remodeling newer homes and condos too.
If you’re remodeling your home, there’s no better design/build firm than White Crane for you.
Whether you’ve got one of the classic bungalows, foursquares, Tudors, or story-and-a-half homes that define our Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods—or you live in a condo, a split level, or any other kind of home, we specialize in the unique needs and challenges of homes like yours.
Planning a project?
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