Remodeling or Building? WAIT!
Don’t sign your contract yet,
it may cost you $50K+
Get a Pre-Build Review.
Before you sign a contract, while you still have leverage, make sure your project is priced right, well defined, and protected.
I help homeowners save 5-6 figures, negotiate better terms, and avoid costly surprises. You wouldn’t buy a home without an inspection. Why would you build or remodel without advice from an expert on your side?
The bait & switch trap!
Design/Builders over promise and underdeliver - keeping real costs & timeline artificially low to get you signed only to hit you with extras & adds every step of the way. Writing contracts for their benefit, not yours as they do it thousands of times. If you don’t know what to look for, and how to protect yourself at the critical moment before signing, you’ll wind up as one of these statistics…
78%
go over budget
30%
end in legal dispute
72%
go over schedule
68%
feel bait & switched
89%
regret it at some point
Take control while you can - before you sign
Are You at Risk of overpaying or facing building nightmares?
🔹Did did you know 80% of homeowners overpay or experience major delays due to poorly written contract documents, missing items, hidden fees, loopholes, and vague terms? 68% feel their designer or builder bait and switched them at some point.
🔹 Do you have questions, but know when asking you you are getting led in their best interest instead of yours?
🔹 Are you worried about cost overages, unexpected change orders, or contractor disputes?
🔹 Not sure if your budget is realistic, or if your contractor’s pricing is fair?
🔹 Do you want to negotiate the best price possible while you still hold leverage?
🔹 Don’t know what a change order, unforeseen condition, lien waivers, allowances, cost plus, risk insurance, construction loan GC sworn statement etc. are?
🔹 Does it feel like everyone in the process is working together against you?
If you answered YES…
You’re a good fit for our
Pre-Build Review
✔️ A 60-90 min review with me + a full actionable report will put you in control.
✔️ Know exactly what to ask, how to negotiate, and where to protect yourself.
✔️ Walk away with a clear plan that saves you money, stress, and legal headaches.
✔️ Get copy/paste actionable items to implement in your project immediately.
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 over 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.
How can I help?
A full review of your scope of work, plans, contract, pricing, terms, financing and construction documentation delivered in a ready-to-implement easy to use format.
Scope & Bid Review
Review of scope, plans & specifications for clarity and thoroughness.
Red flag identification and scope gap analysis.
Contractor bid comparison (understand scope differences and hidden exclusions).
Contract & Negotiate Strategy
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 protection.
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.
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
Negotiating strategies to get the best price on your terms.
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:
🔹 Homeowners planning a remodel or custom build—who want to avoid expensive surprises.
🔹 Busy professionals who don’t have time to analyze every detail or know what to look for.
🔹 Families making a major investment and need expert guidance before committing.
🔹 Those willing to invest a small amount of time and money now for outsized returns throughout your project.
🔹 First-time remodeling or building and not wanting to be taken advantage of.
🔹 Anyone who wants to prevent costly delays, disputes, and financial risks before they sign.
🔹 Those that want to negotiate the best price and terms to ensure your money goes into your home (and not the builder’s pockets).
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
$1,450+
Perfect for kitchen, baths, interior remodels, small room additions or exterior improvements.
For Projects
$250-750K
$4,500+
Ideal for full-home remodels, mid-range additions or medium new builds, and ADU’s.
For Projects Over
$750K
$7,500+
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 free call for more information.
FAQ’s.
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💡 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.
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💡 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.
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💡 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.
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💡 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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