How We Work

From Concept
to Handover

Every BuildCraft project follows a structured 8-step process — designed to give you full transparency, zero surprises, and a finished building you're proud of.

The BuildCraft Process

We manage every phase — so you always know where your project stands, what comes next, and exactly what it will cost.

01
Phase One

Consultation

We start by sitting down with you — in person or virtually — to understand your project vision, budget, location, and timeline. This session shapes everything that follows.

What You Do
  • Share your vision and goals
  • Provide location details
  • Indicate your budget range
  • Ask all your initial questions
What We Do
  • Listen and document all requirements
  • Assess project feasibility
  • Outline the recommended approach
  • Provide a preliminary cost range
1–2 days
02
Phase Two

Site Assessment

Our technical team visits the site to evaluate terrain conditions, soil stability, access, orientation, and any other factors that influence the design and structural approach.

What You Do
  • Provide site access and land documents
  • Be present or appoint a representative
  • Share any site constraints you're aware of
What We Do
  • Conduct topographic and soil assessment
  • Evaluate access and utility connections
  • Identify risks and mitigation options
  • Produce a written site report
2–5 days
03
Phase Three

Design & Planning

Our architects produce detailed floor plans, elevations, 3D visualizations, and material specifications. You review and approve before any documents are finalized.

What You Do
  • Review initial design concepts
  • Provide feedback and requested changes
  • Approve the final design
What We Do
  • Prepare architectural drawings
  • Create 3D visualizations
  • Coordinate structural and MEP design
  • Finalize technical specifications
2–6 weeks
04
Phase Four

Budgeting & Documentation

A comprehensive Bill of Quantities is produced alongside a project schedule and payment plan. You receive full cost transparency before signing the construction contract.

What You Do
  • Review the detailed cost breakdown
  • Approve or adjust scope as needed
  • Sign the construction contract
What We Do
  • Prepare full Bill of Quantities
  • Draft the construction contract
  • Build the project timeline
  • Structure the payment schedule
1–2 weeks
05
Phase Five

Regulatory Approvals

Our team manages the permit process — preparing and submitting all required documentation to the relevant authorities on your behalf.

What You Do
  • Provide land title and identity documents
  • Sign permit application forms
  • Cover permit fees as required
What We Do
  • Prepare all technical permit documents
  • Liaise with Urban Planning authorities
  • Track approval progress
  • Notify you when permits are granted
3–8 weeks (varies by authority)
06
Phase Six

Construction Execution

Ground breaks. Our site team manages all labor, materials procurement, subcontractors, and daily operations — keeping the build on schedule and to specification.

What You Do
  • Make payments per the agreed schedule
  • Review progress updates
  • Raise any concerns promptly
What We Do
  • Manage all site operations daily
  • Procure materials to spec
  • Coordinate all subcontractors
  • Send weekly progress reports
Varies by project size
07
Phase Seven

Quality Inspection

Formal inspections are conducted at critical milestones — foundation, structural frame, MEP rough-in, and finishing — with a final snagging walkthrough before handover.

What You Do
  • Attend key inspection walkthroughs
  • Review inspection reports
  • Flag any concerns or snag items
What We Do
  • Conduct formal milestone inspections
  • Issue written inspection reports
  • Rectify any defects before handover
  • Perform final snagging walkthrough
Ongoing throughout build
08
Phase Eight

Project Handover

The completed project is formally handed over with full documentation — as-built drawings, warranties, maintenance manuals, and keys. Your new building is ready to use.

What You Do
  • Attend the final handover inspection
  • Review all documentation
  • Make the final payment
  • Take possession of the building
What We Do
  • Deliver as-built drawings
  • Hand over all warranties
  • Provide maintenance guidance
  • Remain available for post-handover support
1–2 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the things our clients ask most.

A 3–4 bedroom residential duplex typically takes between 10–18 months from design start to handover, depending on the scope, site conditions, and permit timelines. At your consultation, we provide a project-specific schedule based on your exact requirements.

Our contracts are turnkey — they include all materials, labor, site supervision, quality inspections, and project management. Permit fees and land-related costs are handled separately and clearly itemized before signing. We have no hidden fees.

Minor adjustments can be accommodated in the early construction stages, provided they don't affect structural elements already under construction. All changes are documented as formal variation orders with cost and timeline implications clearly stated before any work proceeds.

Yes. We actively work across Douala, Yaoundé, Buea, Limbe, Kribi, and Edea. For projects in these cities, our team mobilizes site supervisors and sources materials locally. Contact us to discuss your location.

Payments are milestone-based and tied to verified construction progress — never arbitrary dates. A typical schedule includes an initial mobilization payment, then stage payments at foundation completion, slab, structural frame, roofing, and finishing. The final payment is made at handover.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Let's talk about what you want to build. We'll walk you through the process, give you a realistic cost estimate, and answer every question you have — free, no obligation.

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