Basic Service.

Basic Service is a focused one‑hour consultation designed to understand your project, your concerns, and your goals — and to determine whether we can deliver genuine value to you as your independent stakeholder.

Unlike your builder, whose primary objective is profit, our role is to represent your interests. We look at your project through the lens of outcomes: reducing the risk of scope creep, schedule delays, and cost blowouts that can quickly erode your budget and confidence.

This initial meeting gives you:

• A clear understanding of where your project is

• Insight into potential risks or gaps in documentation

• An honest assessment of whether our involvement will improve your project outcome

• A chance to ask questions and gain clarity before committing to anything further

Our aim is simple — to ensure you’re supported, informed, and positioned for a smoother, more predictable building experience.

Intermediate Service

Plan & Specification Review

Length: Usually 1–2 weeks depending on project size

Price: Fixed‑fee or hourly options

Purpose: To ensure your plans are complete, coordinated, and aligned with your goals before construction begins.

Why It’s Unique

·        Builders rarely highlight gaps in documentation — but these gaps often lead to variations and disputes.

·        You get a technical review from professionals with 35+ years of hands‑on building experience.

Value to You

·        Reduced risk of unexpected costs.

·        Fewer delays caused by missing or unclear details.

·        Better negotiating power with your builder.

Contract Review & Advice

Length: 2–5 business days

Price: Fixed‑fee or hourly

Purpose: To help you understand your obligations, risks, and rights before signing a legally binding contract.

Why It’s Unique

·        We translate complex contract language into clear, practical advice.

·        We highlight clauses that commonly lead to disputes or cost blowouts.

Value to You

·        Confidence in what you’re signing.

·        A stronger position when negotiating with your builder.

·        Protection from unfair terms.

Project Scheduling

Length: Depends on project scope

Price: Quoted based on complexity

Purpose: To create or review a realistic, achievable project timeline.

Why It’s Unique

·        We understand real‑world construction sequencing, not theoretical timelines.

·        We identify unrealistic durations or missing steps that could cause delays.

Value to You

·        A clearer picture of how long your project should take.

·        Reduced risk of timeline blowouts.

·        Better coordination between trades and stakeholders.

Variation Advice

Length: As needed throughout the project

Price: Hourly or per‑variation

Purpose: To assess whether variations are valid, necessary, and fairly priced.

Why It’s Unique

·        Builders often profit from variations — we ensure they’re justified.

·        We evaluate both cost and time impacts with an independent lens.

Value to You

·        Protection from inflated variation costs.

·        Transparency and fairness in decision‑making.

·        Reduced stress and fewer surprises.

Project Management

Length: Ongoing throughout the build

Price: Monthly or milestone‑based

Purpose: To oversee progress, manage communication, and ensure alignment across all parties.

Why It’s Unique

·        You get a qualified builder and project manager advocating solely for you.

·        We bridge the gap between technical requirements and homeowner expectations.

Value to You

·        Peace of mind throughout the build.

·        Fewer mistakes, delays, and disputes.

·        A smoother, more predictable construction experience.

Advanced Service — Comprehensive Project Oversight & Strategic Advisory

Length of Service

Ongoing support delivered across the full lifecycle of your project — from early planning and documentation through construction, handover, and post‑completion review.
This service is designed for clients who want continuous expert involvement rather than ad‑hoc advice.

Price

Typically structured as:
- Monthly retainer, or
- Milestone‑based payments aligned with project stages

This ensures predictable costs and allows you to scale support based on project complexity.

Purpose

To provide end‑to‑end strategic guidance, technical oversight, and independent representation throughout your entire building journey.
This service is ideal for clients who want a qualified builder and project manager actively protecting their interests at every step.

Why It’s Unique

- You gain a dedicated independent stakeholder — not someone tied to the builder, trades, or suppliers.
- We combine 35+ years of hands‑on construction and project management experience, giving you insights that most consultants simply can’t offer.
- We proactively identify risks before they become delays, disputes, or cost blowouts, rather than reacting after the damage is done.
- You get continuity, not fragmented advice — one expert team following your project from concept to completion.
- We translate technical construction issues into clear, actionable decisions, making the process easier and less stressful for you.

What’s Included

A tailored mix of high‑value services such as:
- Full project documentation review
- Contract and variation oversight
- Builder communication and meeting representation
- Schedule monitoring and progress verification
- Quality assurance checks at key stages
- Budget tracking and risk forecasting
- Strategic advice on decisions, changes, and disputes

This is your “all‑in” support package — designed to give you confidence, clarity, and control.

Value to You

- Massive reduction in risk — fewer surprises, fewer disputes, fewer budget shocks
- Better project outcomes — improved quality, smoother delivery, and stronger accountability
- Time savings — we handle the technical and administrative complexity so you don’t have to
- Financial protection — avoiding even one major mistake can save you thousands
- Peace of mind — knowing a qualified expert is watching every detail on your behalf

This service is ideal for clients who want the highest level of protection and professional oversight.