Our Building Process

Built from the Ground Up. Built with Care.

At DIGS, we know building a home involves hundreds of decisions and a lot of information. After successfully completing over 100 DADUs and custom homes, we've developed a clear, proven process that guides you confidently from first idea to finished home. No pressure. No surprises. Just straightforward guidance that puts your goals first.

01 — Where Are You Right Now?

Start wherever you are.

Whether you're just curious or ready to break ground, there's a sensible next step. Tell us where you are and we'll meet you there.

01

Just Exploring

Curious but not ready to commit.

See our price guide
02

Considering Options

Meeting builders and weighing choices.

Schedule a phone consultation
03

Ready to Build

All planned out and ready to break ground.

Talk to DIGS directly

If you have completed plans, please mention them when contacting us.

02 — Our 5-Step Process

A clear path, start to finish.

01

Discovery & Qualification

A short, friendly conversation to understand your vision, timeline, budget range, and land situation.

02

Pre-Construction Planning Service

A focused, paid service where we evaluate your project's feasibility. We research zoning, Environmental Critical Areas (ECA), site features, setbacks, utilities, and more. You receive a clear feasibility report and a realistic starting price structure.

03

Needs Analysis & Collaborative Planning

We explore your goals in detail, review plans, and apply value engineering.

04

Proposal & Agreement

You receive a clear, detailed proposal with itemized pricing, inclusions, timeline, and payment schedule.

05

Construction & Completion

We manage construction with regular updates, site meetings, and open communication until your home is complete.

03 — Why Homeowners Choose DIGS

The reasons clients stay clients.

Every promise here is held to on the job site — not just written in the proposal.

01

Proven Experience

Over 100 DADUs and custom homes completed across the Greater Seattle area.

02

Design-Build Flexibility

Build from our ready plans, or bring your own — we work both ways.

03

Thorough Pre-Construction Planning

Feasibility, zoning, ECA, setbacks and utilities resolved before you commit.

04

Strong Local Knowledge

Deep familiarity with Greater Seattle code, permits and site conditions.

04 — Powered by JobTread

Simplify communication through your own JobTread customer portal.

We use JobTread so our customers have one place to access and manage all of the information related to their project. With real-time updates, clear financial insights, and centralized communication, JobTread is designed to simplify the way projects are managed — from start to finish.

01

All Communication in One Place

Easily monitor the project as new updates happen — without needing to be on-site — and keep everyone on the same page while eliminating the need for multiple communication channels.

02

View Job Documents

Quickly access all documents, photos, and other project-related information in one location. This can include estimates, change orders, and invoices.

03

Digitally Approve Work

Review and sign proposals, view invoices, and make payments for the work performed.

No secrets. No surprises. Just honest, open communication.

What homeowners say

Rated 5.0 on Google.

Verified on Google
I interviewed many contractors — DIGS stood out immediately for their integrity and judgment.

Sandra

New home near Alki Beach

DIGS built our family a wonderful second home in our backyard. Honest, quality work — and they finished in 3½ months.

Janis Ryerson

Backyard DADU

DIGS did a fantastic job clearing and prepping our land exactly how we needed. The results look great.

Joe Bou-Chedid

Google Local Guide

From the beginning I felt professionalism and trust — DIGS navigated the permit process seamlessly.

Gabe W.

North Seattle DADU

04 — Begin a Project

Build a new home.
On your terms.

Phone or on-site consultation. Owner-led from first call to final inspection. Call DIGS directly or send a note — we'll be in touch.