Independent advice, before the money is spent
We do not sell materials, take contractor commissions or accept referral fees. You are paying for one thing: an experienced, unbiased read of your project.
Project review
A structured read of your plans, drawings and scope before you commit. We flag sequencing problems, missing scope and the decisions that will be expensive to change later.
- ✓ Video call with an editor
- ✓ Written summary with prioritised actions
- ✓ Scope checklist you can hand to contractors
Material & finish specification
A shortlist of materials matched to your climate, budget, maintenance appetite and how long you plan to stay. Every option is priced and justified.
- ✓ Room-by-room material shortlist
- ✓ Durability and maintenance notes per option
- ✓ Supplier options at three price points
Contract & estimate audit
We read your contractor's estimate and contract line by line, identify exclusions and allowances, and give you the questions to ask before you sign.
- ✓ Line-by-line annotation of the estimate
- ✓ Risk register of exclusions and assumptions
- ✓ A written list of questions for your contractor
Full renovation planning retainer
Ongoing independent support across a whole renovation: budget tracking, milestone reviews and an expert on call when a decision needs making quickly.
- ✓ Monthly budget and milestone review
- ✓ Unlimited email questions within working hours
- ✓ Two video calls per month
How an engagement works
Enquiry
Tell us about the project, your timeline, and what is worrying you.
Scoping call
A free call to confirm we are the right match for your scope.
The work
We audit quotes, research materials, and write actionable findings.
Handover
A debrief call plus a written report you own and can give to trades.
Consulting is advisory only. We are not your architect, engineer or contractor of record, and we do not supervise construction. Where a project needs a licensed designer, structural engineer or permit application, we will tell you and help you brief them.