The 10-Step Building Process
Building a six-figure home or major addition should be an empowering experience. Learn how S.Hines guides your project from first inquiry to final sub-zero winter warranty inspection.
Initial Project Inquiry
Submit your project parameters, location, square footage, budget estimate, and property status using our online intake worksheet.
This gives Shane & Stormie immediate context regarding your vision and schedule target before the first call.
Phone Qualification & Alignment
Stormie or Shane contacts you for a 15-20 minute initial alignment call.
We review your budget parameters, property status, design readiness, and ensure S.Hines is the right builder fit for your scope.
On-Site Feasibility Meeting
Shane meets you on site to evaluate elevation, soil conditions, tree clearing, access driveways, and orientation.
For remodels and additions, Shane assesses structural walls, mechanical panel capacity, and foundation conditions.
Plans & Engineering Feasibility
Review existing architectural plans or coordinate design-build drafting with local architects and structural engineers.
We evaluate structural snow loads (100+ lbs/sq ft), soil bearing capacities, and envelope thermal specs.
Preliminary Line-Item Pricing
Receive a detailed line-item cost proposal breaking down excavation, foundation, framing, windows, mechanicals, and finishes.
We explain paid detailed bidding versus preliminary ballpark estimates so there are zero financial surprises.
Contract & Master Schedule
Finalize the fixed-scope contract, completion timeline, material selection allowances, and bank draw schedule.
Provides complete documentation for local Kenai Peninsula banks and mortgage lenders.
Preconstruction & Borough Permitting
Secure Kenai Peninsula Borough permits, submit state fire marshal reviews (if commercial), and order long-lead materials.
Windows, specialty timber, and mechanical boilers are pre-ordered to guarantee zero jobsite delays.
Construction & Weekly Updates
Active site construction begins under Shane's direct daily oversight.
Clients receive weekly email/photo logs from Stormie documenting framing progress, electrical rough-ins, and thermal insulation milestones.
Final Walkthrough & Punch List
Conduct a room-by-room walkthrough inspection with Shane to test mechanical systems, window seals, and custom trim.
Any minor punch-list items are resolved immediately prior to final handover.
Warranty & Continued Support
Receive your owner operation binder, mechanical system manuals, and ongoing warranty backing.
We stay in touch to inspect seasonal performance after your home's first sub-zero winter.
How We Handle Client Communication & Change Orders
You are never left wondering what happened on jobsite this week. Stormie emails weekly photo logs and schedule milestones every Friday afternoon.
If you decide to upgrade finishes or modify layout details mid-build, we issue a written change order showing exact cost and schedule impacts before work proceeds.