Alex Patsavas | Your Remodel or New Build “COO” Strategic Advisor.

Your Home Is a Major Investment. Your Time and Peace of Mind Are Priceless.

You're about to spend $500K–$10M+ building or remodeling your home. But most homeowners embark on this process with no roadmap, no checks and balances, and trusting the wrong people - leading to cost overages, time wasted and high risk. Get an expert on your side that works for YOU>

I advocate for homeowners, busy professionals & families who are building or renovating high- value homes, but lack time or bandwidth to assemble the dream team and oversee the process.

The bait & switch trap!

Designers, builders, architects often overpromise and underdeliver—keeping real costs, timelines, and risks artificially low to rush you to sign on, only to hit you with change orders, delays, and scope creep at every step. Forcing you to be heavily involved and police your project. The truth is simple: the more money you spend, the more money they make.

So…why are they in charge of your home?

78%

go over budget

30%

end in legal dispute

72%

go over schedule

68%

feel bait & switched

89%

regret it at some point

Delegate to your expert Project COO>

How I help.

I’m your Project COO ensuring your money is protected, your desings are impeccable, decisions are strategic, your team is aligned, and your time isn’t wasted on costly mistakes.

Pre-Design & Planning Strategy

  • Should you remodel, build new, move or to what extent?

  • I help you develop the right overall strategy—tailored to your lifestyle, ROI, and timeline.

  • Then assemble your Dream Team—vetting and connecting you with architects, engineers, designers, and consultants.

Pre-Build Review & Bid Negotiating

  • Detailed contract analysis to spot hidden fees, loopholes, and risks.

  • Red flag detection to avoid hidden terms.

  • Prepare notes for your attorney.

  • Negotiating strategy, tips & tricks to position yourself the winner.

Price & Builder Verification

  • Budget review & pricing guidance to know if your costs are fair.

  • How to ensure your contractor is legit, solvent and likely to succeed.

  • Protection measures in case your builder doesn’t finish the job (or do it well).

  • Insurance and Financing information.

What We Deliver:

  • 30 minute initial scope call

  • Full Pre-Build Report and checklist

  • Copy/paste cheat sheet for your builder

  • Copy/paste cheat sheet for your attorney

  • 60-90 min strategy & findings call

  • 1 hour of complimentary follow up ?’s

Stack the deck in your favor!

With a Pre-Build personalized review by experts in architecture, building, lending and real estate.

Hi, I’m Alex <the architect>

Your secret weapon for getting the best price, strongest terms, and real protection on your remodel, home addition, or new home build.

With 20+ years of experience in the design-build world, I bring a rare combination of credentials:

✔️ Licensed Architect (masters degree)
✔️ Licensed Real Estate Broker
✔️ Licensed Construction Lender
✔️ Builder and Real Estate Developer
✔️ I am PRO-Homeowner & ANTI-Profiteering and Waste

🔹 If you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or like you're being sold, you’re not wrong. The system is stacked against homeowners—the more you spend, the more they make. That's a built-in conflict of interest.

That ends now.

I’ll help you spot pricing tricks, vague terms, and bad contract clauses before you sign. Then give you the steps to go back and negotiate in your favor. Because once you sign, your leverage is gone—and so is your power to negotiate.

🔹 I work for YOU – Not the builder, remodeler, architect, designer or lender.

Let’s make sure your project becomes one of the greatest experiences of your life, not a financial disaster.

👉 Reach out today and let’s stack the deck in your favor.

  • “We were about to sign a $500,000 remodel contract, and something felt off. Alex went through the documents with a fine-tooth comb, flagged vague allowances and confusing clauses, and helped us restructure the payment schedule. The peace of mind we got was worth every penny—and likely saved us tens of thousands.”

    — Jessica M., Evanston, IL
    (remodel + addition)

  • “Alex’s review uncovered $18,000 in markup that wasn’t clearly disclosed in our contractor’s bid. He helped us renegotiate the terms and even guided us on what to ask for. His insight more than paid for itself, and I felt like I had an advocate for the first time.”

    — K & J, Chicago, IL
    (new home build)

  • “We had three contractor bids, but they were all formatted so differently we had no idea who was offering what. Alex helped us compare apples to apples, understand the hidden exclusions, and confidently choose the right builder. I’ve never felt more informed.”

    — A & V, Laguna Niguel, CA
    (remodel + addition)

  • “As a working mom managing a big remodel, I was overwhelmed and worried I’d miss something important in the contract. Alex broke everything down, explained the risks clearly, and made sure I understood the implications before signing. It was the smartest move I made during our entire renovation.”

    — Priya K., Los Angeles, CA
    (kitchen + bath remodel)

How It Works.


Step 1: Free Discovery Call

We’ll jump on a 15–20 minute call to understand your goals, review scope, and clarify expectations. This ensures your contract documents reflect what you actually want—and that everyone’s on the same page.

Step 2: Upload Your Documents

After the call, you’ll securely upload your contractor agreement, plans, budget, and any relevant materials.

Step 3: In-Depth Review + Follow-Up

I’ll analyze your documents in detail. We typically follow up with a few questions via email, call, or chat to clarify any details.

Step 4: Final Report & Recommendations

You’ll receive a detailed findings report with:

  • Contract deficiencies

  • Missing or vague terms

  • Checklist of action items

  • Talking points for your lawyer and contractor, easy as copy & paste

Step 5: Final Strategy Call (60–90 Minutes)

We’ll go through the findings together, review my recommendations, and answer any final questions.

✔️ Includes complimentary up to 1 hour of post-call follow-up (email/chat support). If you need additional time for new questions or clarifications it can be added as-needed.

Who this is for:

🔹 Busy professionals & HNWI planning a major remodel or new home build

🔹 Families navigating decisions but lacking time or expertise to make the “right” decision.

🔹 Homeowners who want peace of mind and professional oversight without giving up control

🔹 Individuals who value smart planning, clean execution, and want someone on their side from the start

🔹 Ideal for homeowners spending $500K–$10M+ who want to move through the process with less friction, more clarity, and a trusted ally—not a yes-man with a bias toward inflating the scope.

Who this is NOT for:

❌ Homeowners looking for free advice (checkout my free youtube channel for that), DIY guidance, or design corrections.

❌ Projects without designs or clear construction documents. This is for homeowners gearing up to move forward with their design/builder or remodeler.

❌ Those expecting legal services—I am not a lawyer, and all findings should be reviewed by your attorney.

❌ Those seeking architectural design input—this is not a design critique but a construction and contract document clarity service.

❌ Anyone who likes overpaying, being displaced from your home for too long and/or in a dispute with your contractor.

Pricing.

The Service That Can Save You $10,000–$50,000+

This isn’t just a contract review—it’s a strategic move to protect your investment, lower your build cost, and eliminate hidden risks before signing. Most homeowners don’t realize: this is your moment of maximum leverage.

For Projects Under
$250K

$3,500+

Perfect for kitchen, baths, interior remodels, small room additions or exterior improvements.

For Projects
$250-750K

$5,000 - $7,500+

Ideal for full-home remodels, mid-range additions or medium new builds, and ADU’s.

For Projects Over
$750K

$10,500+

For larger or high-stakes remodels, additions with more complexity and extensive new builds.

Schedule a free discovery call for your price.

Optional Add-On:

💬 Ongoing Support (During Build) – Ask about custom packages.
For clients who want guidance during construction or mid-project.

Note: prices are approximate and will be determined based on your unique project requirements upon initial project evaluation. Schedule a call for more information.

 FAQ’s.

  • 💡 Contractors are not legally required to act in your best interest and they have a conflict of interest in advising you - the more money you spend the more they make.

    I’ll help you spot pricing tricks, vague terms, and bad contract clauses before you sign. Then give you the steps to go back and negotiate in your favor.

  • 💡 No! Even small projects benefit from a pre-build review. Whether it's a kitchen remodel, home addition, or new build, I’ll ensure you have optimal protection.

  • 💡 Perfect! We can help get you to the right place and then I’ll help you review bids, compare options, and negotiate the best deal.

  • 💡 Simply book your free discovery call where we’ll talk high level about your project. If you decide to move forward, you’ll be asked to upload any available documents—such as your contractor agreement, budget, scope of work, and any architectural plans. If you don’t have everything yet, that’s okay—we’ll guide you through what’s needed.

Make your project the greatest experience of your life with an expert Pre-Build Review.

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