Our Process
Red Branch Outdoor Living
A consistent process to produce unique projects that create seamless transitions between indoors and outdoor and will impress your guests.
Our process is broken into 5 main steps that can take between 3 – 5 months to complete. Seems like a long time (we know), but our process shows how your dream can become a reality.
How It Works
Our simple, proven process from consultation to completion
Get to Know Us
1 Week
Design
2-4 Weeks
Preparing to Build
6-10 Weeks
Build
Varies per Project
Celebrate
1 Week
* Timelines may vary based on project complexity and size
B. On-Site Project Consultation – 60-90 min
We’ll continue the conversation to make sure we understand your project properly and answer any of your remaining questions about us. Our goal at the end of this meeting is to know if we want to work together.
C. Get Free Proposal
If we are a good fit, we get right to work on a proposal for you.
A. Due Diligence
Site Analysis:
We’ll take comprehensive measurements of your property and plan for the new outdoor living addition.
Additional Professional Services:
Soil tests, legal surveys, septic mapping, and other services could be required. These services can be contracted by others.
B. Proposal Building
We get to work!
At this point we have what we need to put together a proposal for your project.
Proposal pricing can be affected by many things. See our Estimating Tool for an estimated price range for your project.
C. Present Proposal
Our Goal:
To find a solution that fits your needs and budget.
We also will recommend our trade partners for portions of your project we don’t perform ourselves.
D. Sign Construction Agreement and Make First Project Payment
Typical project deposits are 20% of the total project cost

A. Design and Engineering
Construction details will be created for your project and sent to you for approval.
Once approved, they will be sent off to our engineer to have stamped (if included)
B. Personalized Material Selection
We’ll collaborate with you to make all the essential selections for your project such as shingle color or stain colors.
C. HOA & Permitting
Our documents have been designed to provide all of the information required by your HOA and we’re happy to field any further questions they may have. Additionally, Red Branch Outdoor Living will handle all permitting required for your project.
D. Scheduling
1. We will begin scheduling construction as soon as the Construction Agreement is signed and deposit is paid. Start dates are a function of the HOA and permitting pro cess, material and product availability, and our existing construction schedule.
2. Through the preparation phase, we will touch base with you weekly on progress.
E. Pre-Construction Meeting
Prior to construction, we will help you prepare for our arrival. We will conduct a meeting to walk you through our pre-construction checklist, explain what to expect during construction, and answer any remaining questions you may have.
A. Weekly Progress Updates
1. What we completed during the week
2. What we plan to complete next week
3. Anything you need to be aware of
4. Answer any questions you may have
C. Project Completion
It’s almost time for you to enjoy your new space! As we are finishing up, if there are any punch items we need to address, we will do so.
B. Progress Payments
A progress payment schedule will be outlined in the Construction Agreement addendum and is project specific.
Your New Outdoor Living Space is Here!
Let’s make your dreams a reality
How It Works
Our simple, proven process from consultation to completion
Get to Know Us
1 Week
B. On-Site Project Consultation – 60-90 min
We’ll continue the conversation to make sure we understand your project properly and answer any of your remaining questions about us. Our goal at the end of this meeting is to know if we want to work together.
C. Get Free Proposal
If we are a good fit, we get right to work on a proposal for you.
Design
2-4 Weeks
A. Due Diligence
Site Analysis:
We’ll take comprehensive measurements of your property and plan for the new outdoor living addition.
Additional Professional Services:
Soil tests, legal surveys, septic mapping, and other services could be required. These services can be contracted by others.
B. Proposal Building
We get to work!
At this point we have what we need to put together a proposal for your project.
Proposal pricing can be affected by many things. See our Estimating Tool for an estimated price range for your project.
C. Present Proposal
Our Goal:
To find a solution that fits your needs and budget.
We also will recommend our trade partners for portions of your project we don’t perform ourselves.
D. Sign Construction Agreement and Make First Project Payment
Typical project deposits are 20% of the total project cost
Preparing to Build
6-10 Weeks

A. Design and Engineering
Construction details will be created for your project and sent to you for approval.
Once approved, they will be sent off to our engineer to have stamped (if included)
B. Personalized Material Selection
We’ll collaborate with you to make all the essential selections for your project such as shingle color or stain colors.
C. HOA & Permitting
Our documents have been designed to provide all of the information required by your HOA and we’re happy to field any further questions they may have. Additionally, Red Branch Outdoor Living will handle all permitting required for your project.
D. Scheduling
1. We will begin scheduling construction as soon as the Construction Agreement is signed and deposit is paid. Start dates are a function of the HOA and permitting pro cess, material and product availability, and our existing construction schedule.
2. Through the preparation phase, we will touch base with you weekly on progress.
E. Pre-Construction Meeting
Prior to construction, we will help you prepare for our arrival. We will conduct a meeting to walk you through our pre-construction checklist, explain what to expect during construction, and answer any remaining questions you may have.
Build
Varies per Project
A. Weekly Progress Updates
1. What we completed during the week
2. What we plan to complete next week
3. Anything you need to be aware of
4. Answer any questions you may have
B. Progress Payments
A progress payment schedule will be outlined in the Construction Agreement addendum and is project specific.
C. Project Completion
It’s almost time for you to enjoy your new space! As we are finishing up, if there are any punch items we need to address, we will do so.
Celebrate
1 Week
Your New Outdoor Living Space is Here! Let’s make your dreams a reality
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Frequently Asked Questions
We know starting a project is a big step, so here’s everything you need to know before we build together.
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Whether you’re in Fairhope, Daphne, or Gulf Shores, our team is ready to bring your vision to life.












