Build It Right- Before It’s Designed
You only get one chance to communicate your vision clearly.
After 44+ years building high-end homes in affluent markets, I’ve seen where projects succeed — and where costly mistakes are unknowingly drawn into plans before construction even begins.
Most homeowners speak beautifully about what they want.
Few know how to communicate it in a way that prevents expensive surprises later.
That’s where I come in.
Pre-Design Owner Consultation
Before you hire an architect or planning team, I help you:
Clarify your true vision
Translate ideas into buildable language
Identify potential structural, code, and sequencing conflicts
Anticipate costly oversights before they’re drafted into plans
Streamline communication with architects and engineers
A few hours of strategic preparation can save months of frustration and significant expense.
Project Observation & Integrity Oversight
I remain available during design and construction to:
Provide independent, experienced perspective
Identify red flags early
Maintain alignment between vision, plans, and execution
Support clear communication among all parties
I am not replacing your architect or contractor.
I am protecting your outcome.
Why This Matters
I’ve worked alongside a licensed architect/spec builder in Marin County for decades. His projects ran smoothly because problems were prevented before plans were finalized.
On other projects, I’ve seen:
Costly details drawn incorrectly
Structural conflicts embedded in plans
Code complications discovered too late
Design decisions that looked beautiful on paper but created expensive field challenges
Nearly all of it could have been avoided with earlier construction-level input.
My Background
44+ years in high-end residential construction
Structural framing & complex carpentry
Electrical systems (including service upgrades & panels)
Plumbing & mechanical coordination
Structural concrete & engineered framing interpretation
Extensive finish carpentry & cabinetry
Major remodels & custom homes
I understand how plans become buildings — and where they break down.
Who This Is For
Homeowners in high-end markets who:
Want to build or remodel thoughtfully
Value efficiency and integrity
Prefer prevention over repair
Want clarity before committing to design fees
Start With a Conversation
Before you meet with architects or planning teams, let’s talk.
A single strategic session may reshape your entire project — for the better.
