Independent Owner Representation for Home Renovations & Construction
From hiring architects and contractors to managing budgets, schedules, change orders, and quality, we provide professional project management and advocacy for your home projects — so you can focus on everything else.
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You're investing tens to hundreds of thousands—if not millions—into your property. You hired professionals. And yet somehow, you're the one chasing answers, questioning invoices, and wondering if you're being taken advantage of.
Change orders appear out of nowhere. The budget grows and grows. Timelines slip by months. You're always reacting, never in control.
Your career, your family, your life—that's where your focus belongs. You shouldn't have to become a construction expert just to protect your investment.
Getting clear information requires chasing people down. Everyone has a different story. You're paying for expertise but feel completely in the dark.
When things go wrong, it's always someone else's fault. The contractor blames the architect. The architect blames the contractor. Nobody takes responsibility.
You can't shake the sense that your contractor sees you as a checkbook, not a client. That every "unforeseen condition" is an opportunity to charge more.
Everyone on your project is running their own business. Their interests and yours aren't always aligned—and you have no one advocating for your outcomes.
The Root Cause
Most homeowners rely on their contractor, architect, or design-build firm to "manage" the project. It seems logical—they're the experts, after all.
But here's the problem: you're asking them to hold themselves accountable.
Your contractor isn't incentivized to tell you his change order is inflated. Your architect isn't eager to admit her drawings were incomplete and caused the delay. The design-build firm definitely isn't going to suggest you could get the same work done for less.
They're all good at what they do. They're usually perfectly good people, too. But they're not your advocate—they're running their own businesses, with their own interests.
Contractors can benefit from manufactured scope creep, let timelines drag, and negotiate terms that leave budgets and schedules open-ended.
Architects may not be held accountable to deliverable schedules, can downplay errors in their drawings, and often negotiate contracts that favor their flexibility over your certainty.
Designers can push selections that favor vendor relationships, let procurement timelines slip, and secure terms that leave scope and fees ambiguous.
Design-build firms control both design and construction—essentially checking their own work, with no independent accountability to you.
Our Approach
We don't work for your contractor, architect, or anyone else on your project. Our only obligation is to you—which means honest advice, even when it's uncomfortable.
Over a decade of experience managing complex construction and development projects—including luxury hotels and high-end residential. We know how these projects really work.
Every change order reviewed with a skeptical eye. We know what's legitimate and what's opportunistic—and we'll tell you the difference.
Regular check-ins and site visits so problems are caught early, before they become expensive. You'll know about issues when they're small.
No jargon, no runaround. We translate contractor-speak into plain English and keep you informed without overwhelming you.
Someone who asks the uncomfortable questions, pushes back on vague answers, and ensures you get what you're paying for.
What We Do
We're not here to replace your contractor or architect—we're here to make sure they're performing for you. Strategic oversight that protects your investment without adding unnecessary complexity.
Whether leveraging our trusted network of designers, contractors, lawyers, and vendors or vetting your preferred partners, we help you build the right team — and negotiate contracts that protect your interests.
Regular assessment of where your project stands versus where it should be. Early warning when things start to drift.
Every change order scrutinized before you sign. Is the scope legitimate? Is the pricing fair? Should you push back?
Before you sign with contractors or designers, we review terms to ensure your interests are protected.
Periodic walkthroughs to verify progress, assess quality, and catch issues your contractor might not mention.
Proactively working with contractors, architects, and designers to solve conflicts and issues that arise during construction—protecting both the project and your interests.
When conflicts arise between you and your team, we help you understand your position and advocate for fair resolution.
Who We Are
Gold Home Advisory was founded by Ben Gold, a project management professional with over a decade of experience overseeing complex hospitality and development projects in Southern California and throughout the country—including luxury hotels, mixed-use developments, and high-end residential.
After years of seeing how the industry works from the inside, the mission became clear: homeowners deserve the same level of professional oversight that institutional developers take for granted. Someone who understands construction, knows how contractors think, and has only one agenda—getting you the best outcome.
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Let's discuss your project and see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no sales pitch—just an honest conversation about what you're facing.
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