Design-Build Home Contractor in the Hudson Valley
One team designs and builds your home — start to finish. No separate architects, no handoffs, no gaps between what gets drawn and what gets built.
NET - ZERO CUSTOM HOMES
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOMES
DESIGN + BUILD
BASED IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
FAMILY-RUN STUDIO
One Team. One Process. Better Results.
The Integrated Approach
When design and construction are managed by separate firms, problems follow. Drawings that can't be built as designed. Budgets that only become real after permits are filed. Communication gaps between teams that you're left to manage in the middle.
The design-build model changes that. At P.A.S., the same team that designs your home builds it. Every floor plan reflects what can actually be constructed on your land, within your budget, using materials and systems that will perform for decades.
What that means for you: fewer surprises, clearer costs earlier in the process, and one team accountable for everything — from first sketch to final walkthrough.
What Every Design-Build Project Includes:
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Before design begins, we assess your land — evaluating site conditions, zoning, access, and buildability. No wasted design effort on something that can't be built as intended.
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Custom floor plans, exterior elevations, and construction documents developed in close coordination with the build team — not handed off to them as a finished document after the fact.
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We manage the full permitting process and coordinate structural and MEP engineering. Approvals are handled — you focus on the decisions that matter to you.
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Every project includes a thoughtful envelope strategy, comprehensive insulation and air sealing, and efficient mechanical systems. Performance is built in from the start — not layered on as an afterthought.
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We manage the full build from groundbreaking through completion — coordinating trades, maintaining quality standards, and communicating with you on a consistent schedule throughout.
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We don't consider a project done until everything is right. Final walkthrough, punch list, systems documentation, and warranty records are all delivered at project close-out.
Discovery
We start with a conversation about your site, goals, budget range, and timeline. No pressure, no commitment — just alignment. We want to make sure we're the right team for your project before either of us moves forward.
Design Development
Floor plans, elevations, and material strategies are developed in coordination with construction realities. If something can't be built the way it's drawn, we know before the permit is filed.
Pre-Construction
Permits, structural engineering, subcontractor coordination, and final budget are locked in before a shovel touches the ground. Front-loading this work is how the build phase stays clean.
Build + Completion
We manage construction directly — on site, coordinating trades, communicating with you throughout. Final walkthrough and close-out documentation complete the process.
OUR DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS
Design-Build vs. the Traditional Approach
Why It Matters
Most homeowners start by hiring an architect, wait for drawings, then bid the work to a general contractor they've never met. The two teams work in sequence — and the homeowner is left to manage the relationship between them.
The result is often predictable: designs that get value-engineered after permits, costs that balloon when construction reality meets architectural vision, and disputes that fall into the gap between architect and contractor.
In a design-build model, that gap doesn't exist:
Design and construction are developed together, not handed off in sequence
Cost input is ongoing throughout design — not a surprise at bid time
One team is accountable for every outcome, from concept to completion
Changes are resolved internally, not escalated between competing firms
You have one point of contact for every question, decision, and update
At P.A.S., we've built the process around eliminating the handoff problem. What gets designed can be built — because the people designing it are the ones building it.
Custom Homes Throughout Ulster County & the Hudson Valley
WHERE WE BUILD
P.A.S. Design Build serves homeowners across Ulster County and the broader Hudson Valley. Whether you're building in Kingston, on a mountain lot in Woodstock, or along the river in Rhinebeck — we know this land, these codes, and this climate.
"The quality of their work was outstanding and Patrick's attention to detail was top notch. Aiden, Patrick and their team were amazing. I have worked with many contractors over 20 years and P.A.S. have been the most professional, reliable and respectful company I have dealt with."
— Lynn · Ellenville, NY · 2025
Featured Work
Kerhonkson Minimalist Tiny Home
Minnewaska Modern Duplex
Pine Bush Mountain Home Renovation
Getting Started
Whether we are talking level three renovation, new construction addition, whole house design-build or just a bathroom renovation we have got you covered.
Please fill out the form below or contact us at 845-532-3174 for an initial consultation. If we feel like a good fit for each other, we can schedule a site visit with you to go over the scope of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Design-build is a project delivery method where one firm manages both the design and construction of your home. Rather than hiring an architect and a general contractor separately — and managing the relationship between them — you work with a single integrated team accountable for every phase, from first drawings through finished construction.
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The primary advantage is integration. When the design team and construction team are the same, decisions are made with construction reality in mind from the beginning. That means the design reflects what can actually be built on your site, within your budget. It also means you have one point of contact throughout — no playing telephone between firms when questions or changes arise.
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A typical new construction project — from initial discovery through construction completion — takes 14 to 22 months depending on project size, site complexity, and local permitting timelines. Renovations and additions have shorter timelines depending on scope. We give you a realistic estimate early in the process, not after you've already committed.
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No. We work with clients who already own their parcel and with those who are still searching. If you have land, we can do an early-stage site assessment to evaluate buildability, zoning, and site fit before any formal design work begins. If you're still in the land search, we can help you understand what to look for.
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A design-build project starts from scratch — the design is developed entirely around your site, program, and vision. Our NetBuilt homes start from a pre-designed base model that's adapted to your land, preferences, and lifestyle. NetBuilt offers a faster, more streamlined path to a high-performance home. A custom design-build gives you complete control over every decision. Both are fully managed by our team, from design through construction.
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Our primary service area is Ulster County — including Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Kerhonkson, Accord, Stone Ridge, High Falls, and Ellenville. We also take on select projects in neighboring counties depending on scope and location. Reach out and we'll let you know if your site falls within range.