Contractor Coordination & Project Preparation

A more hands-on service designed for homeowners who want help organizing their project, understanding what work may be needed, and gathering contractor pricing before construction begins.

This service is focused on helping homeowners save time, reduce stress, and feel more prepared before moving forward with a renovation or repair project.

Starting at $995

What’s Included

Initial Project Consultation & Site Visit

  • Initial consultation to discuss your project goals, priorities, concerns, budget, and overall vision

  • One local site visit to walk the property and better understand the existing conditions and project expectations

  • Discussion about what the homeowner is looking to accomplish and any preferences for finishes, materials, layout changes, or upgrades

  • General review of visible project conditions and possible areas of concern

  • Photos and project notes taken during the walkthrough for planning and coordination purposes

  • General guidance on realistic project expectations, possible challenges, and common renovation issues homeowners should prepare for

Project Scope Development & Planning

  • Help organizing and understanding the likely scope of work needed for the project

  • Assistance identifying which trades or contractors may be needed based on the project scope

  • Recommendations on project order and sequencing to help avoid unnecessary delays or rework

  • Discussion about possible hidden conditions or unforeseen costs that may arise during construction

  • General guidance on realistic budget expectations based on project size and finish level

  • Suggestions on where homeowners may be able to save money without significantly affecting the final result

  • Recommendations on materials or items homeowners may be able to purchase directly themselves if appropriate

Contractor Coordination & Quote Collection

  • Coordination with contractors during the preconstruction phase

  • Assistance scheduling contractors to review the project if site visits are needed

  • Communication with contractors regarding the general scope of work and homeowner goals

  • Coordination of quote collection from the necessary trades or service providers

  • Organization of contractor proposals and pricing as they are received

  • General follow-up with contractors during the quote gathering process when needed

Quote Review, Project Overview & Next Steps

  • Side-by-side comparison of contractor quotes when applicable

  • Review of pricing differences, exclusions, allowances, or missing scope items

  • Identification of possible red flags, confusing wording, or unrealistic pricing

  • General discussion about contractor communication, responsiveness, and professionalism

  • Presentation of the different trade pricing and overall project considerations

  • Discussion about possible permits or approvals that may be needed based on the project scope

  • General discussion about expected project scheduling and construction timelines

  • Guidance on questions homeowners should ask contractors before signing agreements or making deposits

  • Recommendations on next steps before construction begins

  • Follow-up planning summary with contractor information, notes, recommendations, and project guidance

Best For

  • Homeowners who do not know where to start

  • Busy homeowners who do not have time to coordinate multiple contractors

  • Kitchen, bathroom, flooring, roofing, exterior, or larger home renovation projects

  • Homeowners wanting a more organized and guided preconstruction process

  • Home renovators wanting additional support before construction begins

  • Clients wanting help gathering contractor pricing without managing the process themselves

Not Included

  • Acting as the General Contractor

  • Construction management or daily site supervision

  • Managing contractors during active construction

  • Direct supervision of subcontractors or workers

  • Guaranteeing contractor pricing, schedules, workmanship, or project outcomes

  • Architectural or engineering services

  • Permit filing or permit expediting

  • Legal contract review or legal advice

  • Detailed construction drawings or design services

  • Ongoing project support after construction begins unless separately agreed upon