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Not sure how to tackle a job or where to start? Get practical guidance on the approach, sequence of work, materials, and questions to resolve before moving ahead.

“I need someone to talk this through.” — Project consultation

$59 for one 30-minute phone or video call focused on one project or issue. Includes project photo review beforehand and a short written recap. Bring a repair question, a contractor’s message, or a decision you want to understand. No membership is required.

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Budget & bid preparation

Discuss your idea, scope, complexity, and likely cost drivers before investing in detailed plans. Prepare a project description, items each contractor should price, allowance questions, a photo checklist, and a comparison worksheet so bids are easier to compare.

Preliminary budget reviews and bid preparation packages are quoted for your project. Scope, assumptions, deliverables, and timing are agreed before payment.

Any planning estimates are for reference only, not a competing contractor bid or guaranteed cost. Mike provides guidance; your contractor remains responsible for managing and carrying out the work.

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Advice from Mike Soman, with 36 years of residential and commercial construction experience. Meet Mike.

How to get started

Send a project request. Mike confirms suitability, scope, price and timing before you receive a Shopify payment link. Once payment is verified, arrange your consultation, lesson or written review.

Open hours: 7am–7pm Eastern, seven days a week. Appointment availability and turnaround are confirmed individually.

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