Waco’s Nationally Recognized Design + Build Firm
Our process designed for you.
Our guided process brings clarity, structure, and steady leadership to every phase so decisions are made in the right order, expectations stay aligned, and there are no major surprises along the way. We lead. You stay up-to-date, make well-informed decisions, and are confident from start to finish.
Please note: the more decisive you are, the shorter your timelines can be.
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Experience our process
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Our process
We’ve designed a disciplined, transparent process that turns a complex build into a clear, well-managed, and enjoyable experience.
Phase 01
Clarity + Direction
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
We begin by understanding how you want to live and what matters most to you. This phase aligns vision, investment, and priorities upfront so every decision moving forward is informed and intentional.
Includes
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A 15-minute interest call to confirm fit
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Conversations around your lifestyle, goals, and long-term priorities
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Early budget alignment and realistic expectation setting
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Initial design direction and scope clarity
Phase 02
Design + Expectations
Timeline: 4–8 weeks
This phase brings transparency to cost, scope, and tradeoffs so you know exactly what you’re committing to before construction begins.
Includes
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Refined pricing based on real selections and priorities
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Guidance on where to invest and where to simplify
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Clear explanation of tradeoffs and implications when needed
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Alignment on timeline, scope, and next steps
Phase 03
Construction + Communication
Timeline: 6–10 months
Your home takes shape through disciplined systems, trusted partners, and steady communication. We manage the complexity through our client leadership app so you can stay informed without being overwhelmed.
Includes
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Prioritization of vetted and insured trade partners we trust
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Clear sequencing, quality checks, and progress milestones
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Centralized project management and ongoing communication
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On-site moments to mark meaningful build milestones
Phase 04
Move in + Enjoy
Timeline: final 2–4 weeks
We walk the home together, address final details, and hand off a space that’s ready to support your life from day one.
Includes
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A comprehensive final walkthrough and review
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Completion of final adjustments and professional cleaning
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Warranty coverage and clear post-move-in guidance
Phase 01
Clarity + Direction
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
We begin by understanding how you want to live and what matters most to you. This phase aligns vision, investment, and priorities upfront so every decision moving forward is informed and intentional.
Includes
-
A 15-minute interest call to confirm fit
-
Conversations around your lifestyle, goals, and long-term priorities
-
Early budget alignment and realistic expectation setting
-
Initial design direction and scope clarity
Phase 02
Design + Expectations
Timeline: 4–8 weeks
This phase brings transparency to cost, scope, and tradeoffs so you know exactly what you’re committing to before construction begins.
Includes
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Refined pricing based on real selections and priorities
-
Guidance on where to invest and where to simplify
-
Clear explanation of tradeoffs and implications when needed
-
Alignment on timeline, scope, and next steps
Phase 03
Construction + Communication
Timeline: 6–10 months
Your home takes shape through disciplined systems, trusted partners, and steady communication. We manage the complexity through our client leadership app so you can stay informed without being overwhelmed.
Includes
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A comprehensive final walkthrough and review
-
Completion of final adjustments and professional cleaning
-
Warranty coverage and clear post-move-in guidance
Phase 04
Move in + Enjoy
Timeline: final 2–4 weeks
We walk the home together, address final details, and hand off a space that’s ready to support your life from day one.
Includes
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Prioritization of vetted and insured trade partners we trust
-
Clear sequencing, quality checks, and progress milestones
-
Centralized project management and ongoing communication
-
On-site moments to mark meaningful build milestones
Tactic
Traditional Approach
The Sorrells Experience
Primary role
Focused mainly on construction
Leads the entire process from land to design to completion
Decision structure
Decisions are largely left to the client to navigate
Decisions are sequenced, guided, and clearly documented
Design coordination
Design is often external or loosely coordinated
In-house design service aligned with budget, lifestyle, and build realities
Pricing visibility
Costs may shift or clarify late in the process
Real-time cost tracking with clear visibility throughout
Financial controls
Outdated and informal tracking or delayed reconciliation
Formal work orders, purchase orders, and disciplined in-house accounting
Project systems
Communication and documentation are fragmented
Centralized project management systems unify S&Co. team, clients and tradespeople
Subcontractors
Subs chosen by availability or lowest bid in an unregulated industry
Long-standing, vetted, insured trade partners prioritized
Risk management
Limited accountability once work is underway
On-site monitoring and accountability through tech-forward management systems
Client time demand
Clients often coordinate, follow up, and chase updates
Systems designed to protect your time and reduce decision fatigue
End focus
Move-in and project completion
Your quality of life after the build and the home’s long-term performance
Local accountability
From out of town, detached, transactional, project-by-project
Waco is our home; we sponsor the local baseball teams and invest in this community. We proudly stand behind our work.
A purposeful process
Timeless aesthetics
The setting for your life
Expertly guided design
A time-tested process
Timeless aesthetics
The setting for your life
Expert guided design
A streamlined digital client experience
Using our secure, in-house client dashboard, you can track progress anytime, see how design decisions impact your budget, approve changes quickly, and move through the build with clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises.
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Pricing transparency
Budget transparency
Guided client portal
Vetted subcontractors
A team and process centered around you.
Ready to build the setting for the best parts of your life without unnecessary stress?
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