Renovate Confidently

Why The RenoWrangler?

Leverage my 20 years of experience as a general contractor to make your renovation approachable and to transform your vision into reality. Adding me to your team will save you time, money and the headaches of the steep learning curve.

Let's Collaborate

Call, text or email for a free consultation.

Project Scope

"Is my project too small?"

My first project was a deck addition and my last was a $9M home remodel. Whether a kitchen/bath redo, bedroom/garage add, isolate and mitigate water intrusion, full home renovations, I'll smooth the way.

Where to start

"How much is this going to cost me?"

I'll help you put your wish list into terms and sketches that inform general costs. Then we can work with the right designers and tradespeople to define a scope that aligns with a realistic budget and expectations.

Don't recreate the wheel

"What's the worst that could happen?"

The learning curve for home renovations is steep. I've made it through just about any mistake that can be made. I've learned the hard way so you don't have to.

Involvement

"How much help do I really need?"

I'm involved at any level. Too busy at work or with life? I'll manage it all and hand you the keys when it's done. Or do you just want a coach in your corner? I'll help with creative solutions to sticking points, difficult conversations or dispute resolution on an as needed basis.

Managing Expections

"Is a job well begun a job half done?"

Managing changes in construction scope is less about stopping change - change is inevitable. It's all about controlling cost, time and stress as it happens. We'll focus on solutions, not obstacles to maintain momentum.

Level the Playing Field

"Am I being heard?"

I will be your advocate. Your concerns are valid and not having an in depth knowledge of construction can put you at a significant disadvantage in negotiations. I'll be your voice when needed.

Garage Addition

Adding a garage requires approval of the neighborhood association, sidewalk encroachment permits and modification to the public right of way before you even get to apply for your building permit. Then a special shoring permit is required to stabilize the home above while the existing foundation is removed. The sandy soil collapsed during excavation so a chemical grout need to be injected to stabilize the neighboring foundations. The we poured an new foundation up to the underside of the existing walls. We found old photos of the neighborhood to recreate the decorative trim on the front facade and the original stair railings had been boarded over with minimal repairs needed.

Expertise

Explore the areas of expertise where my skill set can be applied to make your life easier.

Your Home

Life changes and so do your needs. I'll help transform your home with creative solutions for functional spaces tailored to your lifestyle.

Looking for a Home

I can help with real time feedback to assess possibilities when touring homes on the market. I'll help to identify if it's a diamond in the rough or is there too much heavy lifting to make the numbers work.

Home of a Loved One

Do you live remotely and need help managing deferred maintenance? Is the current home configuration no longer safe or accessible? I'll be the boots on the ground to keep a loved one safe in the home they know and love.

Development

You love finding bargains on homes or multifamily buildings with potential but don't love dealing with contractors. I've got you covered. Do what you do best and I'll streamline the rest.

Construction Loans

The list of documents and supporting materials that a bank will ask for can be daunting to say the least. I've managed that process both for myself and on behalf of my clients. I'll help you work with your bank to get to the finish. line.

Punch List

The bane of the remodel process. Nobody likes it and it can be tough to pinpoint what should be part of the contract and what is a justified added cost. I'll distill the list, negotiate a fair way to proceed and keep on it until it's done.

Forensic Evaluation

I've taken over five multi-million dollar home renovations midstream. In one case the contractor was having personal issues that overrode his ability to perform. In three cases the contractor took on too much work and hired superintendents that looked good on paper but were not qualified. In one case the homeowner allowed the architect to authorize change orders and when the invoices came in the finger pointing unfortunately broke the team beyond repair.

First and foremost, let's make sure we never get to that point. If you are at that point already, I will help with a systematic evaluation of the causes of failure, the scope of damage, responsibility and most importantly corrective solutions.

I Just Don't Want To

Think of me as a highly experienced and specialized personal assistant. You give me marching orders and I execute. We agree on when I need to come to you for top level decisions and I'll manage the small details. I'll report at intervals based on your schedule and you'll know that things are progressing while you focus on your priorities.

Client Experiences

Lindsay C.

"My architect had taken on too much work and couldn't get my plans done on time for my bank to approve my construction loan. Brad found a new team that was able to jump on it right away. And they were $2,000 less for the same work!"

Shane K.

"My wife and I were expecting our baby daughter and desperately wanted a new kitchen. We are both extremely busy at work and our GC was not being as proactive as we needed. Brad stepped in for weekly meetings and closed the gaps in communication to keep the schedule on track."

Anthony S.

"I live in San Francisco and my mom still lives in Lake Forest. Stairs were becoming too challenging and her upstairs bathroom was becoming a problem. Brad helped us find space on the 1st Floor for a new bed/bath suite. He kept me posted on the progress and called for the top level decisions. My mom got to stay safe and sound in our childhood home."

Tim F.

"I am building a second home and was trying to manage it remotely. I was starting to wonder if I could trust my GC as change orders were flooding in and the schedule was slipping badly. Brad came in, reviewed the contract and invoices to see if it matched the amount of work completed and schedule status. We decided that it would be too costly to replace the GC so Brad helped me negotiate a global 'reset.' I only wish I called him sooner!

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