Working with us is easy. Seriously.

We meet with you, in-person or on a phone call, to discuss your vision - covering topics such as:

1- Elements you desire in your design (swimming pool, play area, outdoor kitchen, etc.)

2- Design inspiration & styles

3- Budget

& more!

Using our expertise, we guide you through the best way to unlock the full potential of your space.

 Once we’ve collected all the essential details from you and you’ve secured one of our design packages with a 70% advance payment, our creative team begins doing what we do best - transforming ideas into a fully customized 3D design proposal for the exterior of your home.

This stage is where your vision truly starts to take shape. Our designers carefully consider every aspect - space planning, aesthetics, materials, and functionality - to create a proposal that captures both beauty and practicality. The duration of this process can vary depending on the size, scope, and ambition of your project, but in most cases, you can expect your personalized 3D proposal to be delivered within 3 weeks.

Your custom SKAPE design is ready! We submit a formal design proposal to you, including a 3D fly-through video, as well as images of key moments in our proposed design (daytime & nighttime).

At this point, we want to hear your feedback. Do not hesitate with your comments - as you have 2 free revisions included in your design package! This step is very important! We will consider every comment you've made once you've reviewed your initial design proposal. Once All your comments have been collected, we will begin adjusting your design (it only takes us 1 week to prepare your revised design proposal).

This process is then repeated once more.

When you're totally satisfied with your conceptual design proposal, we begin on the creation of your full Technical Construction Drawing Package*. This will be a set of Shop Drawings and Technical Detail Drawings that any contractor can follow in order to bring our proposed design to life. You can also send these drawings to them for them to give you their execution price (in order to compare it to ours).

*This package includes: 

• Plans & Sections,

• Drawings of all concerned disciplines (CVL, ARC, ELE, MEC, STR, LSC, etc.),

• Construction Details (structural, utilities, and finishing),

• Notes and Recommendations.

(Note that the remaining 30% of your payment must be made before starting this step.)

 At this stage, our Estimation Engineers take your vision and translate it into a precise, fully detailed quotation to have our in-house Construction team bring your design to life. Every element of your design is carefully measured, quantified, and listed - ensuring complete accuracy and nothing left to chance.

You’ll receive a fully itemized quotation that highlights the cost of each component - from structural works and finishing materials to planting, lighting, and the custom features that make your project unique.

This breakdown gives you full transparency, showing exactly how each part contributes to the overall investment. And most importantly, the total will align with the range we discussed together during your initial consultation in STEP 1.

More than just numbers, this step is about clarity and confidence - so you can move forward knowing your dream is carefully planned, costed, and ready to come to life.

Once you have confirmed the design of your private oasis, our team will generate a Construction Contract. This comprehensive document clearly lays out the payment terms and provides you with a precise timeline, giving you a clear picture of how long it will take to bring your vision to life. Every single element of your design is carefully detailed within the contract, so that nothing is left unclear. This ensures full transparency, eliminates surprises, and gives you total peace of mind before we break ground.

At SKAPE, we believe this stage is about more than just paperwork; it’s about building confidence and excitement for what’s ahead. By the time you sign, you’ll know exactly what to expect—and we’ll be just as eager as you are to get started.

 Congratulations! You’re no longer just imagining your dream oasis. You’re watching it transform, step by step, into your very own private paradise.