Architectural drawings and material samples on a design studio table
Our Process

The Olive Wood Experience™

A thoughtful journey from vision to welcome home — five phases designed to make building your backyard home as beautiful as the finished space.

01Discovery

We start by listening.

Every project begins with a $150 Property Consultation — an on-site visit where we learn about your property, your goals, and your vision. We discuss how you intend to use the space, evaluate placement options, review the Olive Collection floor plans, and answer your questions. The consultation fee is credited toward your project when you move forward.

Site visit · Property assessment · Goal alignment · Budget conversation

Discovery — The Olive Wood Experience
02Vision

We translate your ideas into a design direction.

Based on our discovery conversation, we develop a design direction that captures the feeling, function, and aesthetic of your future backyard home. We present floor plan options, exterior concepts, and a curated finish collection — giving you a clear, beautiful picture of what we'll build together.

Floor plan options · Exterior concepts · Finish collection presentation · Design refinement

Vision — The Olive Wood Experience
03Planning

We handle the details so you don't have to.

Once the design is approved, we manage the planning and permitting process — navigating North Carolina ADU regulations, coordinating with your municipality, and preparing all necessary documentation. We keep you informed at every step without burdening you with the complexity.

Permit applications · Regulatory compliance · Construction documentation · Contractor coordination

Planning — The Olive Wood Experience
04Construction Coordination

We stay with you through every phase of the build.

We coordinate directly with your builder to ensure the design intent is executed with precision. From material deliveries to finish installations, we serve as your dedicated design advocate — catching issues before they become problems and keeping the project on schedule.

Builder coordination · Site visits · Quality review · Finish installation oversight

Construction Coordination — The Olive Wood Experience
05Welcome Home

The moment it all comes together.

We conduct a final walkthrough to ensure every detail meets our standards and yours. We provide you with a complete documentation package — warranties, care guides, and finish specifications — so you can enjoy your new backyard home with complete confidence.

Final walkthrough · Punch list resolution · Documentation package · Ongoing support

Welcome Home — The Olive Wood Experience

Ready to begin your experience?

The first step is a $150 Property Consultation — an on-site visit where we learn about your property and vision. The fee is credited toward your project when you move forward.