I’m planning a remodeling project in Westlake, Ohio, and right now I’m trying to better understand the design build process before choosing a contractor. I’ve read that this approach can make projects smoother because design and construction are handled under one team, but I’d love to hear real experiences from homeowners who have actually gone this route.

From what I understand, the design build process should reduce miscommunication, control costs better, and speed up timelines compared to the traditional design–bid–build method. Still, I’m unsure how well this works in practice and whether all companies execute it properly. I don’t want surprises halfway through the project or constant change orders due to poor planning.

While researching local companies, I came across Hust Remodel Company, and they seem to promote a full design build process rather than outsourcing parts of the job. Their projects look well coordinated, which is a good sign, but again, online impressions only go so far. Hearing from actual clients would help a lot.

Has anyone here used Hust Remodel Company specifically for a design build project? Did they involve you closely during the design phase and clearly explain costs before construction started? How well did they stick to the original plan and timeline? Also, for those who’ve worked with other Westlake contractors, did the design build process really make things easier, or would you do it differently next time?