Every project has risks. We help you manage them before they become problems.

$900 introductory rate, for projects up to $500,000. Urgent issues flagged within 24 hours. Full written review within three business days. Larger projects quoted individually.

Most owners sign a construction contract without knowing what is in it. We read it line by line and tell you what it actually says: the payment terms, the change order rules, how disputes get handled, and what the contractor is and is not responsible for.

What we look at:

• Payment terms and lien waivers
• Change order procedures and pricing
• Scope and specifications
• Schedule and delay provisions
• Insurance and bonding
• Disputes and termination
• Warranty

You get a written summary of what we found, suggested wording for the clauses that need changing, and a call to go through it. If you want us involved in the negotiation or through construction, we can stay on.

Not every contractor who looks good on paper delivers on the job site. Choosing the wrong contractor is the most common cause of a failed project, and it is almost entirely preventable.

Before you hire, we check your proposed contractor beyond the usual reference call:

• License verification with the state licensing boards
• Insurance certificates checked for coverage and limits
• Lien and court record searches in the relevant jurisdictions
• Structured reference interviews and a look at past projects

You receive a written vetting report with a clear recommendation: proceed, proceed with conditions, or look elsewhere.

Independent review of capital improvement contracts, contractor qualifications and construction quality for community associations. Boards running ongoing capital programs should look at our HOA Board Program, which covers this on a membership basis.

$250 per change order up to $25,000. Written answer within two business days. Larger or complex change orders quoted first.

Your builder sent a change order and wants an answer. Before you sign, send it to us. You get a written answer to three questions: is this work already in your contract, is the price fair for the scope, and what is missing, such as permits, credits or schedule impact. A short call is included if you need one.

$495 fixed fee. Booked at move-in, done in month 10 or 11.

Most builder warranties give you one year to report problems, and the deadline passes quietly. Around month 11 we walk your home with you, list every issue against your warranty with photos, and prepare the notice for you to send to the builder before time runs out. If something needs a licensed inspector or engineer, we tell you and help arrange one.