How the Consult Works
Four grounded steps, zero pressure.
A Summit consultation isn't a sales pitch — it's a working session in your home. Here's exactly what the first 90 minutes looks like.
The in-home walkthrough
We come to you. Your designer walks each space, takes measurements, and learns how you actually live in the home — no showroom pressure, no generic pitch.
The honest budget conversation
We talk real numbers before anyone commits. You get grounded investment ranges for your scope so you can prioritize what matters most to you.
The design-build path
We map how Summit takes your project from idea to fixed-price contract under one roof — design, permitting, and construction, no subcontractor finger-pointing.
Renderings & next steps
If it's a fit, we outline the design phase — 3D renderings, finish selections, and Denver permit handling — so you can see it before we break ground.
Before We Arrive
What to expect on the day
- A licensed Summit designer at your door — on time, in a marked vehicle
- About 90 minutes walking every space you're considering
- Measurements, photos, and notes on how you use each room
- Early flags on structural, plumbing, and electrical realities
- An honest read on Denver permits and any HOA design review
Before We Leave
What you'll walk away with
- A realistic investment range for your specific project
- A clear picture of the design-build timeline
- Straight answers on what's buildable in your home
- A defined path to 3D renderings and a fixed-price plan
- No obligation — and no high-pressure close
Consultation FAQ
Questions Denver homeowners ask us.
Is the design consultation really free?
Yes — the initial in-home design consultation is free and comes with no obligation. We spend about 90 minutes walking your space, understanding your goals, and talking through budget and timeline. You leave with real answers whether or not you decide to build with Summit. Detailed 3D renderings and construction documents are a paid design phase that only begins once you choose to move forward.
What happens during the in-home walkthrough?
Your designer walks each space with you, takes measurements and photos, and asks how you actually live in the home — where the light falls, where the traffic jams up, what you love and what you'd tear out tomorrow. We flag structural realities early (load-bearing walls, plumbing stacks, electrical panels) so the ideas we discuss are grounded in what's genuinely buildable in your house.
How honest is the budget conversation, really?
Very. We'd rather have an uncomfortable-but-honest budget conversation on day one than surprise you three weeks into demolition. During the consult we give you realistic investment ranges for the scope you're describing — a Denver kitchen remodel, a primary bath, a room addition — so you can decide what to prioritize before anyone signs anything. If your vision and your budget don't line up yet, we'll tell you and help you phase the work.
Do you handle Denver permits and HOA approvals?
Yes. Summit pulls all required Denver building permits and coordinates inspections as part of every project. During the consult we'll flag anything permit-sensitive — structural changes, additions, egress windows, electrical or plumbing relocations — and, for homes in an HOA, we'll talk through the design-review approvals your association is likely to require so there are no surprises later.
When do I see 3D renderings of my project?
Renderings come after the consult, in the design phase. Once you decide to move forward, our in-house design team develops a layout and produces photorealistic 3D renderings so you can see your kitchen, bath, or addition before we break ground. You approve materials, finishes, and layout on-screen — and that approved design becomes the basis for your fixed-price construction contract.
What's the timeline from consult to construction?
Most projects move from consultation to design in about a week, with the design phase running two to four weeks depending on scope and how quickly finish selections are made. From there, a standard kitchen remodel runs 6–10 weeks of construction, bathrooms 3–5 weeks, and room additions 10–16 weeks including permitting. You'll get a milestone schedule before demolition starts.
