FAQ

Q: What services does CedarStone offer?
A: CedarStone offers comprehensive construction services, managing the entire project from start to finish. We handle site planning, design, permitting, utility hookups, site prep, grading, foundation, and construction.

Q: What types of projects does CedarStone specialize in?
A: CedarStone specializes in a variety of sustainable construction projects, including residential homes, additions and renovations, and specialized projects such as saunas, spa rooms, artist studios, guest homes, and more.

Q: Is CedarStone licensed and insured?
A: Yes, CedarStone is fully licensed and insured, providing you with peace of mind throughout the entire construction process.

Q: What types of materials does CedarStone use for construction?    
A: CedarStone is committed to sustainability and uses a variety of sustainable building methods such as mass timber panels, stick frame construction, and hempcrete.    
   
Q: Does CedarStone only use mass timber panels for construction?    
A: No, at CedarStone we offer a range of sustainable construction solutions including stick frame construction, hempcrete, and other materials. We work closely with our clients to determine the best solution for their unique needs.    
   
Q: What sets CedarStone apart from other construction companies?    
A: At CedarStone, we are committed to sustainability and using innovative building materials to create beautiful and functional spaces. Our team of experts bring years of experience and a dedication to quality to every project we work on.

Q: What is CedarStone known for?    
A: CedarStone is known for our world-class design experience and our commitment to providing our clients with a unique and enjoyable building experience. We are dedicated to designing and building beautiful, functional homes that exceed our clients' expectations.    
   
Q: What is the process of working with CedarStone like?    
A: At CedarStone, we pride ourselves on our enjoyable, creative design process. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision and needs, and then we develop a custom design that reflects their style and functional requirements. Once the design is finalized, we move into the construction phase, where we bring the project to life.    

Q: Does CedarStone provide any warranty on their work?    
A: Yes, we stand behind the work that we do and offer a structural and workmanship warranty on all of our projects. If you have any issues with your project, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Q: How much would it cost to build a custom CedarStone Home?
A: You can start your own rough budget estimate using the information on our pricing page. At each stage of design, we will update and refine the estimate so that you don't have any surprises.

Q: How much is the pre-approved ADU design?
A: The pre-approved ADU design could cost between $280k - $360k+ depending on fixtures, appliances, finishes, and other customizations. Depeding on your particular site, the foundation could be from $30k-$50k+ and site preparation varies site-to-site depending on your access to utilities. You can calculate this for all of our pre-designed options using the information on our pricing page.

Q: How much does it cost for design and engineering?
A: For a custom project, design and engineering typically represents around 18% of the construction cost. However, for our pre-approved ADU, these fees will be much lower and will only reflect the customizations and site planning necessary. For our other pre-designed options, some of the design work has already been complete, but engineering is still required, resulting in a slightly reduced price. At CedarStone, we are committed to providing you with a fair and transparent understanding of costs. Contact us to discuss your project and find out more about what's needed for your particular site and build.

Q: How much does permitting cost?
A: Permitting fees are a combination of SDC's (System Development Charges) and Review Fees for your proposed project. The location, size and number of plumbing fixtures will impact the fees. Review fees increase with larger projects. SDC's are determined by the amount of storm and waste water being added to the municipal system. This is calculated using the squarefootage of roof and paved areas and the numeber of plumbing fixtures of the project. It is common for permitting fees to be around $10k for an ADU in Eugene, Oregon. Our pre-approved ADU design will have almost no Review Fees if built within the City of Eugene.

Q: Does CedarStone charge an additional fee to obtain the building permit?
A: No. Getting your building permit is included in our design services.

Q: What work does CedarStone self-perform and what do they sub-contract?
A: The CedarStone team designs, installs and assembles the entire structure and building envelope and installs finishes, fixtures and appliances. We sub-contract the engineering, excavation, concrete work, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.

Q: How do I start? What's the first step?A: We recommend starting with a site planning report. This is not only the first step of our design process, but it also gives you a stand-alone document you can use for any future developments on your property. If you already have site planning completed, then contact us to dive into design! If you're still looking for land, we offer a land acquisition consultation to lend a design-build perspective to your site selection process.