30+ Years of Residential Remodeling Experience
Helping homeowners and real estate investors plan renovations, control cost, and avoid costly mistakes.
After decades of running a remodeling business — managing crews, pricing jobs, solving problems on-site, and dealing with the realities homeowners, investors and landlords face — I now work in-person and remotely with homeowners and real estate investors who want clear guidance before spending serious money.
With over three decades of hands-on remodeling experience, I help homeowners and investors make confident renovation decisions before construction begins. I provide independent, practical guidance based on real-world field knowledge, not sales or upselling tactics.
My Services:
Residential Remodeling Consulting
Advising homeowners and real estate investors on renovation planning, budgeting, and execution based on 30+ years of field experience.
Construction Estimating & Budgeting
Developing realistic cost estimates, reviewing contractor bids, and identifying scope gaps or pricing issues before projects begin.
Scope of Work Development
Creating clear, detailed scopes for kitchens, bathrooms, interior renovations, and rehab projects to reduce change orders and disputes.
Contractor Bid & Proposal Review
Evaluating bids for accuracy, completeness, and feasibility; identifying missing items and unrealistic allowances: helping clients compare pricing and avoid costly mistakes.
Rehab Planning for Real Estate Investors
Planning renovation strategies for rental properties and flips, including repair vs. replace decisions, sequencing, material selection guidance, and cost control.
My Skills:
Clear, Plain-Language Communication
Explaining complex construction and renovation issues in a way homeowners and investors can easily understand and act on.
Problem Solving & Practical Judgment
Identifying root causes, evaluating options, and recommending realistic solutions based on real-world experience.
Client Advocacy & Objectivity
Providing independent, unbiased guidance with the client’s best interest in mind — not tied to selling construction services.
Project Prioritization & Decision Support
Helping clients determine what matters most, what can wait, and where money is best spent.
Reliability & Professional Accountability
Consistent follow-through, honest timelines, and straightforward advice built on decades of responsibility to clients and teams.
Consulting Services
Quick Project Clarity Call
Fast expert advice for renovation questions and decision support
$125.00 | 30 minutes
Detailed Project Consultation
Full renovation planning, budgeting, and contractor selection guidance
$225 | 60 Minutes
Estimate & Scope Review
Professional review of contractor bids and project scopes.
$250 - $500 Per Project
Why Work With Me
30+ Years Experience
Real job-site experience solving real renovation problems.
Independent Advice
Guidance focused on your best interests, not contractor sales.
Cost & Risk Reduction
Helping clients avoid expensive mistakes and change orders.
My role is independent and advisory—I am not selling nor offering construction services in this role, which allows me to provide objective recommendations focused entirely on the client’s best interests. Consultations can be conducted in-person for local clients to the DMV or remotely via Zoom, particularly for clients beyond the DMV. I have flexible packages for quick project questions, detailed planning sessions, and estimate reviews. If you have an upcoming renovation or would like a second opinion on a project, I’d be glad to help.
Best regards,
AJ
Residential Remodeling Consultant