The standard industry practice is for home builders and general contractors to apply a markup ranging from 15-30%. This means that for a $300,000 home, a 25% markup could cost you an additional $75,000+. Building Supporters on the other hand, offers comprehensive building support service at generally 1-3%.

However, we do more than just save you money; we become your unbiased ally, focusing solely on your needs and best interests. While many hired builders prioritize their own financial gain, often at the expense of the home’s quality and longevity, our goal is to provide you with a home that surpasses your dreams in both excellence and durability. We’re on a mission to bridge the gap between your vision and its execution, ensuring that your investment results in a home that is built to last.

Not to mention, hired builders often exploit a homeowner’s limited knowledge, but with us by your side, you’re armed with an unparalleled level of expertise and insight. We possess a deep understanding that exceeds that of many of the world-class builders and architects today, particularly in areas of advanced passive house construction and building science. This means that not only are you saving considerable amounts of money, but you’re also benefiting from an elevated standard of education and quality assurance.

In an industry where knowledge is power, we equip you with the insights and tools necessary to make informed decisions, ensuring your dream home is built with the utmost integrity and craftsmanship.

We not only offer guidance on permits, scheduling, product ordering, and budgeting but empower you to make these decisions. You get to select suppliers, hire contractors, and purchase materials, all while enjoying peace of mind knowing that you have an expert ally at every step of the way.

Land Acquisition Analysis: We meticulously evaluate the potential of your chosen land, taking into account critical factors such as site location, orientation, and other environmental influences that could impact the buildability and future livability of your home. Our comprehensive analysis culminates in a detailed report, designed to arm you with the knowledge and insights necessary to make informed decisions.

Plan Review: “If architects did their job there wouldn’t be any need for building science”. It’s true, even the BEST architects make mistakes, however, these aren’t just your ordinary, accidentally plan mistakes. In reality, most of today’s architects have drifted far away from all facets of building-performance and focused almost entirely on building beauty. Back in the day – 100 years ago, or maybe 50 years ago, architects were trained like master builders. They understood structure, mechanical,  physics, material science, and how everything worked together. The focus now on the architectural education is all art and what’s missing are all of those other pieces — one of those missing pieces is building science or building physics.

Today’s architect place the responsibility of building science on the builder, when they should be designing to solve things like: How to keep the rain out of the building, how to keep the air in and the air out, etc. Most don’t know how building envelopes will necessarily function in the real world. Building Supporters offers professional recommendations on how to make your building a more durable and better place to live. Our comprehensive plan review includes highlighter and expert notations, taking into account things such as: Long term maintenance cost considerations, energy/water/air/vapor management and building science durability pitfalls, comfort and accessibility, general architectural plan errors, and more.

Design and Architectural Guidance: Our network includes highly regarded designers and architects, allowing us to make recommendations that align perfectly with your vision and project goals. We delve deeply into the design process with you, offering valuable insights on how each decision will influence your project’s overall cost and quality. Crucially, we guide you in avoiding potential cost overruns by helping you understand the financial implications of design choices and by steering you away from decisions that could inflate your budget unnecessarily. Additionally, we have a keen eye for evaluating subcontractor bids, advising you on which ones may be unrealistically high or suspiciously low.

This insight is vital in preventing you from overpaying or being caught off guard by low bids that may lead to compromised quality or unexpected future expenses. With us by your side, you’ll be equipped to make decisions that ensure a harmonious balance between design integrity, quality, and financial feasibility.

Permit Navigation and Regulatory Compliance: We simplify the complex and time-consuming process of securing building permits across various municipalities, including Denver, Lakewood, Aurora, Boulder, among others.

All Phase Inspections: Construction oversight at every phase of the building, from start to finish. Your white glove consultant through the entire construction process, supporting you every single step of the way. All significant milestones of construction inspected and reported with expert guidance and defect documentation.

On-Demand Expertise + Support: Building Supporters will inspect and guide you through the most challenging building complexities (7 days a week): From R-80+ exterior insulation Passive House wall assembly details to flashing and fine-tuning high-performance tilt+turn quad pane windows in rain screen walls, and beyond. When you need answers or have questions, our building experts are here for you. Remember, we work for YOU! When you need the absolute truth about questionable subcontractor construction methods, billings or materials, we give you straight, honest answers, every time. No one cuts corners with our clients, period.

High-Performance Material + Installation Guidance: Many builders are not aware that significantly better building materials and installation methods exist. Building Supporters’ extensive knowledge of the building material industry alternatives and first-hand experience of in-field product failures and durability, can help you achieve a FAR better build quality. We give YOU the option to decide what is best for your investment. It’s ALL about the power of choices. For example: Consider housewrap: Most residential builders believe Tyvek® HomeWrap® with cap-staple installation is “good enough”, however, Building Supporters may recommend upgrading to the far superior, more durable, Tyvek® CommercialWrap® D, which is generally only pennies more.

For high-performance builds, where airtightness and world-class durability matter, Building Supporters may recommend a German-engineered self-adhering air- and water-resistive barrier such as DORKEN® DELTA®-VENT SA or a fluid-applied WRB such as Prosoco® Cat 5. Many superior building products and methods exist that can enhance and protect your investment, but it takes an ally like Building Supporters to educate and share the building industries’ best kept secrets.

In addition to complying with InterNACHI® standards for a home inspection, our high-performance home inspections FAR exceed expectations. 

No one does what we do or the high-performance way we do it.

• Window and Door Glazing + IGU Integrity + Skylights + Egress + Safety Glazing
• Roofing + Gutters + Roofing Drainage Systems
• Flashing (Window/Door Head + Roof Drip Edge + Kick Out )
• Exterior Cladding + Siding Including EIFS/Stucco
• Foundations + Structural Components
• Ventilation + Vapor Control + Moisture Intrusion
• Plumbing (Drain, Waste and Vent) + Water Heaters + Exterior Faucets + Water Distribution + Visible Water Main
• Interior Plumbing (Drains, Sinks, Toilets, Tubs + Showers)
• Electrical Main Panels and Sub Panels + Wiring Safety ( Service Drop, Entrance Conductors, Cables, Grounding + Raceways)
• Interior Electrical (GFCI, AFCI, Outlets, Switches, + Lights)
• Heating + Cooling Systems + Ductwork + Register Operation + Condensate Disposal + Exhaust Fans
• Site Grading + Drainage + Retaining Walls
• Appliances (Trash Compactor + Washer + Dyer + Microwave + Dishwasher + Garage Disposals + Vent Hoods + Refrigerators, Freezers, Ovens, Cooktops +)
• Environmental Damage (Fire, Insect, Wind, Flood, Earthquake)
• Attics, Walls, Basements
• Pools + Spas + Equipment
• Building Penetrations, Exterior Maintenance, Weatherization + Flashings
• Solar + Backup
• Gas Lines (Leak Detectors with liquid gas detection solution for secondary confirmation)
• Fire Sprinkler + Safety Devices (Smoke and CO Alarms Recommended when not present)
• Basements, Attics + Crawlspaces
• Heat recovery ERV and HRV + Demand Controlled Ventilation
• Garages + Driveways + Overhead Doors
• Framing + Decks + Balconies (Posts, Beams, Joists, Sheathing + Decking)
• Stoops + Steps + Porches + Patios
• Fuel-Burning + Insert Fireplaces + Chimneys (Crowns, Walls, + Flashing)
• Staircases + Railings + Guards
• Insulation + Air Leaks
• Counters + Countertops
• Septic Systems
• Nearby Building Vegetation + Wildfire Risk
• Sump Systems (Basket + Pump + Cover + Piping Extensions)
• And Much More: Something you don’t see? Ask us, chances are we do inspect it.

With pre-planning services:
Residential: $11,990 | Commercial $12,099. (Typically less than 3% of Total Build Cost)

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Without pre-planning services:
Residential: $9,990 | Commercial $10,990. (Typically less than 1% of Total Build Cost)

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(* Over 6,000 square feet? Uncommon complexities? Please contact us for a custom quote)

On demand answers. Consultation per hour:
1 Hour Residential/Commercial consultation $200/hr. (Support offered in 1 hour blocks: video conference or phone call only)

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(* Over 6,000 square feet? Uncommon complexities? Please contact us for a custom quote)