Advisory Services
Sometimes you don’t need a full inspection — you need answers.
Expert Guidance Without the Full Report Overhead
Our advisory services help property owners, sellers, and buyers make informed decisions without the overhead of a complete inspection report.
Whether you need help understanding what can be built on a property, preparing a home for sale, or making sense of another inspector’s findings — we’re here to provide clarity.
How It Works
Advisory services are typically quick engagements — phone calls, video consultations, or short site visits. They’re designed to give you answers without the overhead of a full inspection. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and we’ll recommend the right approach.
Our Core Advisory Services
Pre-Listing Consultations
Know what the buyer’s inspector will find — before you list. The problem isn’t the issues — it’s the surprise. We help you control the narrative by identifying key issues first.
What’s included:
- Property walk-through focused on what buyers and inspectors will flag
- Prioritized recommendations: fix now, disclose, or leave alone
- Permit research to identify unpermitted work before buyers do
- Written summary you can share with your agent
Feasibility Consults
Before you hire an architect or commit to a project, it helps to understand what’s actually possible on your property. We provide quick consultations to answer your initial questions.
Common questions we answer:
- Can I add an ADU to my property?
- Can I legally convert my garage to living space?
- What are the setback and height requirements?
- Is this project even feasible before I spend money on plans?
This is a quick advisory call — not a full design project.
Zoning & Code Review
Zoning determines what you can build, how big, and where on your lot. Understanding these constraints is essential before buying a property for development or planning a major project.
We review:
- Zoning designation and permitted uses
- Setback requirements (front, side, rear)
- Height limits
- Lot coverage and FAR
- Density limits
Post-Inspection Advisory
Got an inspection report that’s confusing or alarming? Not sure if an issue is serious or routine? We review another inspector’s findings and help you understand the impact.
We help you understand:
- Is this issue actually serious?
- What would repairs realistically cost?
- Is this normal for a building this age?
- Should I walk away or proceed with the purchase?
Who Benefits from Pre-Listing Consultations?
Perfect For:
- Sellers who want to control the narrative
- Older homes, properties with additions, or anything with permit questions
- Investors selling rental properties
- Listing agents who want prepared clients
Most sellers lose thousands in negotiations over issues that would have cost a few hundred dollars to address before listing.
Need Answers?
Contact us to discuss your situation. We’ll help you figure out the right next step.
Call: (626) 214-5929