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Common Questions
Here are some questions project owners frequently ask.
Start by understanding your goals, budget, and what’s allowed on your property. Things like zoning, permitting timelines, and HOA restrictions can derail a project before it starts. Our guide helps you check all the right boxes before you hire anyone.
It’s more than price, experience, communication style, license status, and references all matter. We walk you through how to compare bids, ask smart questions, and vet contractors like a pro.
Most projects need a building permit, but others (like electrical, grading, or tree removal) might be required too. Our guide helps you identify what your project will need based on its type and location.
Timelines vary based on project type, permitting, and contractor availability. We break down a typical timeline from planning to punchlist, and explain what causes delays so you can avoid them.
Start with a clear, realistic expectation of total costs. We provide a budgeting tool and teach you how to account for soft costs, contingency, and finish level, before the project gets out of hand.
Builder’s risk, general liability, and worker’s comp are just the start. Our guide explains who should carry what and how to verify it’s in place before the first nail is driven.
It depends on your scope. For structural changes or custom design, you’ll need an architect. For simpler updates, you might be able to work directly with a contractor. Our guide walks through how to decide and when to bring in engineering help too.
Risk shows up in hidden site conditions, unclear contracts, and poor planning. We help you spot red flags early and build protections into your timeline, team, and agreements.
Clear scope, payment terms, timelines, and change order language are key. We share a contract review checklist and show you what to negotiate before you sign.
Contractor bids vary wildly. We show you how to decode lump sums, identify vague assumptions, and compare exclusions, so you’re not surprised mid-construction.
Delays, disputes, and unexpected costs happen, but there are ways to protect yourself. We show you how to document everything, escalate professionally, and use your contract to stay protected.
Change orders are written modifications to the contract for added work or scope changes, and while some are unavoidable, many stem from vague plans or unclear expectations. Our guide helps you prevent non-legitimate change orders by showing you how to get clear bids, detailed scopes, and contracts that protect you when changes arise.
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Unlock valuable insights tailored for project owners ready to embark on their construction projects. Our comprehensive guides offer practical information, ensuring you feel informed every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to understand budgeting, planning, or the design process, we have the resources that you need.