What this is
Advice and observation for the homeowner on a custom build: site walk-throughs that look for defects, photographs, and plain-language notes on work, paperwork, and money. You hire us. The builder does not.
Advice and observation
You shouldn’t have to wonder when you’re building your home.
Someone who works for you. Not your builder.
Straight Answers is advice and observation for people building a custom home — roughly thirty-five years of construction experience pointed at your job. We look for defects, read paperwork and code with you, and help you see where numbers or progress can mislead. The written record belongs to you.
Straight Answers Someone who works for you
Scope
What this is, and what it is not
What this is not
We are not a general contractor. We do not take over the job or bid against your builder. If you need an attorney or a licensed inspector, we will say so.
Who calls
For homeowners who want a clear picture
Wanting a clear picture of what is on your site — and whether you are protected — is a reasonable thing to want.
- You are building or finishing a custom home and want a second set of eyes that reports to you.
- A draw has been requested and you want to know what is actually in place.
- You have a question about what is on site, and you want that written down.
- You want a private file of photographs and notes you can keep and review on your own time.
The file
What you receive
Observation
Site visits on an agreed schedule. We walk through the work, photograph current conditions, note defects or abnormalities, and write down what is there.
A private record
Notes and photographs in a client file you can open with a code. The file is for you — a private record of what was observed on site.
Talk
Start with a call
Tell us the job and the concern. If it is a fit, we agree on a simple engagement. If it is not, we will say that too.
Call
317-474-1131