Contract & fee structure
Cost-plus terms, builder fees, reimbursable costs, allowances and audit rights tested against the agreement.
Residential contract, cost & change-order review
Before you approve the next draw, know exactly what you are paying for.
Independent review for owners of custom homes and major renovations—especially cost-plus projects. We examine contract terms, builder invoices, markups, allowances and change orders to surface unsupported charges and questions to resolve.
Florida-wide service$13B+ in projects overseen
Where we focus
Review the documents that determine what gets paid.
A focused review tests charges against the contract, the supporting backup and the actual decision awaiting approval.
Draw & invoice testing
Labor, material and subcontractor invoices checked against the contract, supporting backup and work billed.
Change-order validation
Scope, credits, markups, duplicate costs and documentation reviewed before you approve the change.
A targeted review
Clear findings before you release funds.
Start with one high-priority draw or change order, or engage us for recurring reviews throughout construction.
What we review
- Contract and original schedule of values
- Current draw, invoices and supporting backup
- Builder fees, markups, allowances and credits
- Change-order scope, pricing and documentation
What you receive
- A concise exception report
- Missing or insufficient support identified
- Quantified adjustment and credit opportunities
- Questions and actions before payment
Engagement options
Start with the review your decision requires.
Each engagement is scoped after a confidential document review, then priced as a clear fixed fee or defined recurring retainer.
Single-item review
One draw, pay application or high-priority change order.
Comprehensive review
Contract or GMP terms reviewed with current cost documents.
Ongoing oversight
Recurring draw and change-order reviews through construction.
Confidential document review
Get clarity before the next payment leaves your account.
Send your contract and most recent draw or change-order log. We will identify the right level of independent review and explain the next step in plain language.
Your information is treated as confidential.