Homeowners
A builder on your side.
Know what you're signing, who to hire, and that the work is right before you pay.
iConsult Houston · Builder-Side Advisory
Every project deserves a builder's eye.
We review contractor bids, write your proposal, advise you during the job, and check the finished work before you pay. Flat fees, from a Houston builder. For homeowners, designers, realtors, investors and growing contractors.
FROM THE TEAM BEHIND ICONSTRUCT HOUSTON
Why homeowners call us
Most remodels go wrong before the first wall comes down.
Bids that don't match
Three proposals, $100K apart. They're usually pricing three different jobs.
Problems mid-job
A surprise change order, a missed date, a contractor who stops answering. You need a builder's read, fast.
Final payment pressure
The contractor wants the last check. You want to know the work is right first.
Who we work with
A builder's eye for everyone on the project.
Designers & architects
A pricing and buildability check before bids.
Budget and buildability feedback before your client sees the bids.
Realtors
Fast, real remodel costs for your buyers.
A builder's read on what a remodel or addition will really cost, for your buyers and sellers.
Investors
Scope, budget and oversight on every flip.
Bid reviews, scope writing and walkthroughs for flips, rentals and new builds.
Contractors
Experience on call when you need it.
Help with estimating, proposals, scheduling and job-site problems from a builder who's done it.
Services
Seven ways we work for you.
Pick only what you need. Every price is agreed in writing before we start.
01
Bid Check
$950
You have 1–3 proposals
- Up to 3 proposals reviewed line by line
- Missing items and red flags
- Side-by-side comparison + 60-minute call
- Report in 5 business days
02
Proposal Builder
$1,500
Before you ask for bids
- Written scope of work
- Every bid prices the same job
- Ready to hand to contractors
03
Design-Build Roadmap
$2,500
You have an idea, not a builder
- On-site visit and feasibility
- Utility costs priced
- Realistic budget range and timeline
04
Bid & Hire
$4,500
You're ready to hire
- Proposal Builder included
- Bids from 3 vetted builders
- Interviews and our recommendation
05
On-Call Advisor
$1,000/mo
During construction
- Calls, texts and photo reviews
- Change orders checked
- What to say to your contractor
06
Finished Work Walkthrough
$750 per visit
Before final payment
- Quality check of the contractor's work
- Written punch list
- Know it's right before you pay
07
Project Manager
Cost + 20% fee
Hire us to run your job
- We oversee your subcontractors or your existing contractor
- Schedule, quality, draws and change orders handled
- You pay actual costs with open books, plus our fee
- Regular site walks and a monthly written report
The Finished Work Walkthrough is a construction quality review for homeowners. It is not a real estate home inspection. We review construction, not legal terms; have an attorney review your contract.
How it works
Simple, from the first call.
i.
Free call
20 minutes. Tell us about the project and what you have so far.
ii.
Pick a service
One flat fee. Simple agreement. Send us your bids and photos.
iii.
Clear answers
A written report and a call to walk you through every item.
iv.
You decide
Hire any builder you like. We can stay on call through the final walkthrough.
What we catch
Six red flags in a remodel bid.
Allowances that are too lowThey make a bid look cheap and come back as change orders.
No exclusions listIf it doesn't say what's not included, you find out later.
50% upfrontPayments should follow completed work.
No scheduleNo dates means no accountability.
Change orders with no pricing methodAgree how changes are priced before you sign.
No warranty in writingAsk what's covered, and for how long, before you sign.
Where we work
Serving Houston's best neighborhoods.
Memorial VillagesBunker HillPiney PointTanglewoodRiver OaksWest UniversityHouston HeightsTimbergroveOak ForestGarden OaksThe WoodlandsSiennaKaty
77002 · 77005 · 77007 · 77008 · 77009 · 77010 · 77018 · 77019 · 77024 · 77027 · 77030 · 77055 · 77056 · 77057 · 77079 · 77094 · 77098 · 77380 · 77381 · 77382 · 77450 · 77459 · 77479 · 77494 — and surrounding areas.
[ Photo: Sergio on a job site ]
Meet Sergio Medina
“I built my company walking job sites and handing out flyers. Now I want every homeowner to have a builder in their corner.”
Sergio is the owner of iConstruct Houston LLC, a general contractor that builds from the ground up: dirt work, concrete, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, cabinetry, tile, stone and trim. He knows what a fair bid looks like because he writes them.
Questions
Good to know.
Do I have to hire iConstruct to build?
No. You can hire any builder. iConsult is affiliated with iConstruct Houston LLC. If you choose iConstruct to build, 100% of your consulting fee is credited to your project. We tell you this up front and in writing.
Can you manage my project?
Yes. Hire us as your project manager to oversee your subcontractors or the contractor you already hired. It's cost-plus: you pay the actual cost of the work, with every invoice shared, plus an agreed management fee.
What do I send you for a Bid Check?
The proposals you received and photos of the area. We'll ask for anything else we need.
Is the Finished Work Walkthrough a home inspection?
No. It is a construction quality review of your contractor's work, with a written punch list, so you can decide before releasing final payment.
Do you review the contract terms?
We review scope, pricing, schedule and payment structure from a builder's point of view. For legal terms, we recommend a construction attorney.
Can you help with an ADU or second living quarters?
Yes. The Design-Build Roadmap covers feasibility, utilities, a realistic budget and the steps to hire.