FAQs

-Hamlet Homes Consulting acts as an advocate for the homeowner, offering construction guidance to both new homeowners and homeowners planning a major renovation or addition. By providing a valuable resource for construction knowledge and expertise from the first vague idea to the finished structure and every step in between, our services are designed to save you both time and money.

We come with 40+ years of experience in the industry and in-depth knowledge about building codes and bylaws. Our aim is to offer our customers peace of mind by taking away the stress of choosing the right builder, and boost confidence in their projects.

-Hamlet Homes Consulting is a consultation company offering high-quality advice and guidance on every aspect of your home construction project. We do not build homes. Our experience and knowledge can help you make the right home building decisions.

-Because Hamlet Homes Consulting has a complete understanding of the building process, we are able to guide you through many hundreds of choices that must be made when building or renovating a home. You can avoid costly mistakes because we will identify and resolve
potential problems.

- Hamlet Homes Consulting works with clients who are planning a simple addition as well as clients who are building grand estates. Service offerings will be tailored to meet your specific needs. Hamlet Homes Consulting will work with you for as long as it takes to provide the appropriate guidance for your project, whether that means 1 hour or 100 hours.

-Yes. Hamlet Homes Consulting specializes in working through the potential maze of permitting issues and can work with you to ensure the submission of proper documentation and applications.

• Do you require drawings for your project(s)?
• Do you require permits for your project? If so, which permits are required?
• How can I be assured I’m receiving the most competitive estimate or quote for the project?
• Can you provide a fully documented scope of work sheet prior to the project?
• What are the differences and advantages of a fixed-price contract vs. a cost-plus contract?
• What written documents should be provided when writing up the project contract for my protection?
• How can I protect myself from changes to either the project’s scope of work or the products used?
• How can I protect myself from cost overruns?
• How do I document a full project specification take-off sheet for contractors to quote on?
• How do I document independent site inspections as required?
• What are the implications of my project having no insurance coverage during the project?

A specification sheet is very important because it takes any of the guess work out of your appliance and/or materials allowances. When your builders provide you with a quote we want them to include everything you want in your renovation or new home. We don’t want them to guess what materials you would use and we don’t want them to include unrealistically low material allowances. We want to ensure there are no surprises or unlikely expectations about your building project. With a detailed specification sheet that Hamlet Homes Consulting will assist you with, your builder’s quote will include everything you want in your project so that there is no opportunity to offer a low bid based on small material allowances. We shop with you to complete your specification sheet to ensure that the estimates you receive are realistic, long before the project starts. If your builder hasn’t asked about your specifications before completing a quote, this should be considered a red flag.