Consulting

There are some good repair and remodeling contractors out there. Unfortunately, there are also some not so
good ones. Even the good ones have bad days.

We can help you sort the good work from the not so good work and the realistic expectations from
the unrealistic expectations.

Some of the ways we can help include the following.

PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW

Are your plans and specifications accurate and detailed enough so that you understand what you are buying
and the contractor understands what to deliver? Poor communication is one of the most serious problems
facing both homeowners and contractors. We apply our extensive experience in construction, accounting, and
project management to help improve communication between you and your contractor. We can recommend
improvements and clarifications to the plans and specifications that can help guide the project toward
successful completion, and perhaps save some money as well. Changes during construction often cause
substantial delays and cost increases.

PROJECT INSPECTIONS

We can inspect the work at important stages during the project to ensure that the work is being performed
according to the agreed-upon plans and specifications and that the work is being performed according to
current accepted standards. Inspections performed during construction, before the work is covered by finish
materials, is the best way to ensure that the job is done right the first time.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Want to save some money by acting as your own contractor? Do you know how to plan and execute a
successful remodeling job? Do you know what tasks need to be completed in what order? Do you know what
questions to ask a contractor and what the answers should be? Do you know how to evaluate the work?

We have been managing successful construction projects for over 20 years. We can help you plan the project,
find trade contractors, manage the project, and ensure that the work is properly completed.

Click here to view a video of a kitchen remodeling job that we managed.

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND MEDIATION OF
DISAGREEMENTS

Sometimes bad things happen on good projects. You have one expectation of the proper outcome and the
contractor has another. We can help analyze and mediate the different expectations and try to reach a fair
resolution.

As author of the book: "Everybody's Building Code" we are thoroughly versed in all aspects of residential
construction standards. We are also thoroughly versed in the standards from the Arizona Registrar of
Contractors and from the National Association of Home Builders. As a contractor and inspector for over 20
years, we are thoroughly versed in many common construction issues. By applying our knowledge and years
of experience, we can help identify the causes of problems and mediate between you and the contractor to
reach a resolution that is fair to both.