Ask what full service means in the agreement
Design, engineering, permitting, and construction can be arranged in different ways. Ask who provides each discipline, what deliverables are included, and who coordinates revisions. Engineering and other regulated professional work should have clearly identified responsibilities.
Review relevant work in detail
Look beyond a finished photograph. Ask about the client brief, room program, design choices, site considerations, and delivery process. A useful case study explains the decisions behind the result without relying on unsupported awards or vague superlatives.
Understand the construction team
Ask who will manage the site and how communication flows between the owner, designer, engineers, and craftspeople. Sky & Song’s original company information describes employed craftspeople as a source of consistency and accountability. Discuss the specific team structure for your project.
Make permit responsibility explicit
Clarify who prepares and submits the application, tracks comments, coordinates revisions, and follows through to issuance. Ask what is included in the fee and which authority or consultant costs are separate. Permit approval remains a decision of the authority.
Discuss communication before work begins
Agree how progress is reported, how decisions are recorded, and how changes are priced and authorized. Ask how unresolved issues are surfaced so you can respond before they affect dependent work.
Check credentials and handover commitments
Verify the contractor’s current license through the official licensing authority. Discuss insurance, warranty terms, final documents, equipment orientation, and ongoing care. These should be clear in the project agreement rather than inferred from a marketing page.
Official resources
Prepared for prospective Sky & Song homeowners. This guide explains planning considerations; your project scope and applicable requirements need a property-specific review.