SERVICES
Practical Solutions Built Beneath the Surface
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
What We Do
We provide a complete range of services, guiding you with expert support at every stage of the building process from concept to completion.
Understory is a design-driven construction studio creating thoughtful, well-crafted spaces through clarity, collaboration, and quality.
We help you understand your business by organizing information, identifying patterns, and highlighting what truly drives results.
Each service is tailored to your vision, site, and lifestyle — ensuring results that feel intentional and enduring.
OUR SERVICES
CONCEPT & DESIGN
We work closely with you to design a home that reflects your lifestyle and priorities. Our process blends thoughtful functionality with high-performance building standards and materials. You’re welcome to collaborate with your own architect, or we can partner with one of our trusted local architects to bring your vision to life.
CUSTOM NEW HOMES
Whether starting with existing plans or designing from the ground up, we guide you through every step of building your custom home. Once plans are established, we develop a detailed construction budget and schedule, assembling our trusted team of licensed, highly skilled craftsmen and sourcing premium materials to deliver a high-performance home built to last.
RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS
We collaborate with you to thoughtfully update and remodel spaces within your existing home. From initial consultation through design and construction, we tailor each project to meet your needs while enhancing comfort, function, and performance.
Project types include:
- Bathroom renovations
- Kitchen renovations
- Landscape design
- Outdoor living & patios
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Understory Builders brings the same precision, craftsmanship, and high-performance standards from our custom homes to commercial projects. We specialize in Construction Management, Millwork, & Fixture Installations for retail spaces, restaurants, wineries, and breweries, providing on-site supervision and comprehensive project management to ensure every project runs smoothly, on time, and on budget.
Our team works closely with clients, architects, and designers to ensure every detail—from complex builds to high-end installations meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
HOME CARE MANAGEMENT
The Understory Home Care Program is tailored to the unique needs of each residence, providing year-round, whole home maintenance throughout Westchester and Fairfield. We ensure that both the interior and exterior of your home are thoughtfully cared for and that all building systems remain in optimal working condition.
Whole-home maintenance and elevated handyman services are delivered through Everhouse, an Understory company, offering seamless, reliable support with the same commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Our Services
Commercial Buildings
We design and build custom homes that reflect the way you live. Every project is carefully planned to balance architecture, functionality, and craftsmanship.
What this includes:
- Concept development & planning
- Collaboration with architects and designers
- Material selection & detailing
- Full construction management
- Quality control from start to finish
Maintenance Services
Our integrated design–build approach streamlines the process by bringing design and construction under one roof. This ensures efficiency, transparency, and cohesive results.
What this includes:
- Single point of responsibility
- Concept-to-completion workflow
- Budget-conscious planning
- Faster timelines & fewer surprises
Renovation & Remodeling
Whether updating an existing home or expanding your space, we deliver renovations that feel seamless and intentional — never like an afterthought.
What this includes:
- Kitchen & bathroom renovations
- Structural modifications
- Home additions & expansions
- Preservation of architectural integrity
Structural Planning
We provide clear, organized project oversight to ensure every detail is executed as planned. Communication, scheduling, and quality remain our top priorities.
What this includes:
- Timeline & budget coordination
- Trade & vendor management
- On-site supervision
- Progress reporting & transparency
Pre-Construction Planning
Thoughtful preparation is the foundation of a successful project. Our pre-construction services help clarify scope, costs, and feasibility before building begins.
What this includes:
- Site evaluation
- Budget estimation
- Schedule planning
- Permit coordination
- Risk assessment
OUR PROCESS
01
Discover
Understand your goals, challenges, and context
02
Define
Clarify priorities and opportunities
03
Design
Build strategies, systems, or solutions
04
Deliver
Implement and support long-term success
Our Process
01
Discover
Understand your goals, challenges, and context
02
Define
Clarify priorities and opportunities
03
Design
Build strategies, systems, or solutions
04
Deliver
Implement and support long-term success