Ready to start construction, but not sure who to hire?
Before You Build helps homeowners and small business owners understand contractor bids, compare proposals, ask better questions, and get independent guidance before moving forward.
How we help
Whether you already have contractor bids or are still figuring out where to start, we help you understand your options before you commit.
Review Contractor Bids
We review contractor proposals for unclear scope, exclusions, allowances, pricing concerns, payment terms, and budget risks.
Gather Contractor Bids
We help identify potential contractors, organize bid requests, and compare proposals so you can make a more informed hiring decision.
Reduce Cost
We help evaluate material choices, scope options, and design decisions to look for practical saving opportunities without cutting the wrong things.
Ongoing Project Guidance
We provide independent support during construction to help review changes, questions, payment requests, and project decisions.
Who we help
We are for homeowners and small business owners planning renovations, additions, new builds, business buildouts, and other construction projects where the scope, cost, or contractor decision is too important to guess.
Homeowners
Major renovations, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, patios, decks, concrete, roofing, flooring, repairs, and new builds.
Small Business Owners
Tenant improvements, office buildouts, salons, studios, retail spaces, gyms, restaurants, coffee shops, and first-time commercial spaces.
How it works
1) Tell us about your project
Send your contractor bid, project details, drawings, photos, or notes. If you are still early, we can help you understand what information you need before reaching out to contractors.
2) We review scope, pricing, & risks
We look for unclear scope, missing details, exclusions, allowances, payment terms, change order risk, and questions that should be answered before moving forward.
3) You receive clear next steps
You receive practical guidance on what to clarify, what to ask the contractor, where the proposal may need revision, and whether you are ready to move forward.
Tell Us About Your Project
Share a few details about your project, bid, or contractor questions. We’ll review your inquiry and follow up with the best next step.