First-time builder? Introducing the Construction Doula
My first house build project 11 years ago verged on the disastrous - from the time a contractor hit a gas line, through cost overruns and project delays, to tough compromises and near-fisticuffs.​
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When I built my second house we expected a smoother ride, given all the lessons we’d learned. We didn’t get it - we just made a whole new set of mistakes.​​​​​
"I think Keith's house is just down the street"
Throughout, my wife and I faced a barrage of decisions with no prior experience or context to frame them. It quickly became clear why my real estate attorney had warned that one of the biggest risks in construction is divorce.
But I've no regrets (apart from the near fisticuffs, obviously). I've kept building, and created beautiful homes with unique touches that buyers have fallen in love with.
I've now turned eleven years of experiences - along with lessons shared by other homeowners, architects and contractors - into tools and services for first-time builders and large-scale remodelers, providing the support I wished I'd had when I started out.
My Construction Doula Services
Prepare
Workshops to:
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Agree goals, Wishlist & Design Principles
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Assess cost parameters and high-level budget
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Analyze risks and potential mitigation
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Discuss strategies for managing build
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Find and purchase site (I'm a Realtor)
Partner
Use my proprietary tools to help you select your:
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Architect
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General Contractor
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Interior Designer
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Other professionals
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Specialist contractors (e.g. tiler, fabricator, cabinet maker etc)
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Design
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Liaise with City departments e.g. planning & building
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Sketch initial design concepts
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Provide creative input and second set of eyes during design process
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Help select materials and finishes​​​​
Build
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Help finalizing and monitoring budget ​
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Monitor owner's responsibilities to reduce risk of project delays
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Help assess safeguards e.g. extra inspections
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Sounding board during construction, with relevant referrals
"The difference between doubt and making informed, efficient real estate decisions is consulting with Keith and The Dachshund's Undercarriage. We were weighing both
renovation and selling/buying scenarios. Keith's
perspective, research and experience in the Bay and
South Peninsula markets allowed us to make confident decisions." Eric & Leslie, San Francisco
If you're thinking about building or remodeling
in the Bay Area, ask me how I can help!
Keith Rodgers is founder and CEO of The Dachshund’s Undercarriage, a construction consulting company, and a Realtor® (DRE# 02233979) with Pinnacle Realty Advisors.
Pinnacle Realty Advisors is a licensed real estate broker (02220139) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
If you are represented by a real estate broker to sell your property or purchase property, this is not intended as a solicitation.
All material presented here is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to errors and omissions.