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The complete home building checklist 

for your new build or renovation project

Get our 3-part process for planning and managing your home construction project from start to finish

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Home construction shouldn’t leave you feeling stuck in a maze.

Major construction projects are complex… but that doesn’t mean you should get lost in them. 

Want to avoid the expensive detours and frustrating dead-ends?

This is your map.

Take control of your project with the Home Building Checklist

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Streamline your planning 

Think ahead, save time, and stay focused with a clear plan for navigating every phase of the construction journey.

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Control your costs 

Learn when to start budgeting and the questions you should be asking to keep your finances on track.

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Reduce your stress

Know what to expect so you can plan ahead, make decisions earlier, and keep things moving smoothly.

In this free step-by-step guide you’ll learn: 

  • How to develop a clear, actionable plan for every stage of your new build or renovation project

  • The order in which everything gets built (AKA the Course of Construction) — from shovel in the dirt to keys in the door

  • The four mindset shifts that will give you more control and confidence in the process

  • The exact questions to be asking yourself (and the pros you hire) as you plan your project

  • Budgeting tips like setting a contingency and estimating labour costs

BUT LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF.

I’m Gerald — custom cabinetry and millwork designer, and House Confident founder.

I've spent over four decades in Vancouver's residential construction industry specializing in high-end custom cabinetry and millwork. (You can check out Van Arbour, my design shop, here.)

In those 40+ years, I've seen it all. Budget overruns. Blown timelines. Homeowners who thought they'd be excited about their dream home but find themselves stressed and overwhelmed instead.

You deserve better. 

That’s why I started House Confident: To give you the education, tools and resources to confidently direct your construction project and manage your investment in your home and future.

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Every successful build starts with a great plan.
Yours starts now.

Skip the pitfalls most homeowners experience and know what to expect from the get-go.

Download the free Home Building Checklist to start planning your construction project today!