Hire The Right Builder
A step-by-step course for homeowners who want to find, vet, and hire the right contractor without getting burned.
13 Lessons, 10 resources, 30-day Money Back Guarantee
Most homeowners hire a contractor the same way.
They search online, look at a few websites, read some reviews, and go with whoever seems the most professional. Sometimes it works out. More often than they expected, it doesn't.
28% of homeowners who hired a contractor ran into serious problems. 78% went over budget. 44% exceeded their budget by $5,000 or more. These aren't unlucky people. They're prepared people who didn't have the right information before they signed.
Matching your project to the right builder is critical to project success, and this course gives you all the tools (and more) to do that.
This course is for you if:
You're planning a new home build or major renovation and you're not sure how to find a contractor you can actually trust.
You've received quotes that feel high, vague, or impossible to compare fairly.
You know you should have a solid contract but you're not sure what that actually means or what to look for.
You've heard enough horror stories from friends or in the news that you want a real process before you commit to anyone.
You're about to spend $50,000 or more on a project and you want to feel like the most prepared person in the room when the contractor shows up.
This course is not for you if:
You're looking for design inspiration or DIY how-to content. This course covers the hiring and management side, not the build itself.
You've already hired, the project is going well, and you're happy with how things are running.
You need someone to manage your project for you. This course is designed for you to have all the tools to select the right builder.
What's inside the course
Nearly 3 hours of video content across 13 lessons. 10 downloadable resources and checklists you can use directly on your project. A step-by-step process that takes you from initial online research to a signed contract.
Plus 10 downloadable resources including:
Builder Website Research Checklist
Interview Question Guide
Reference Check Script
Contract Review Checklist
Estimate Review Guide
Budget and Contingency Worksheet
Communication Plan Template
Project Monitoring Checklist
Letter of Intent Overview
Builder Selection Timeline Guide
What Homeowners Say:
“I’m an electrician, so I have a decent understanding of home construction, but Aaron’s experience goes way beyond one trade. He really knows the whole process and has many tips to help clients through the big decisions and the little pain points. His experience helped us develop a detailed budget, which was most important to me when we decided to build a custom home.”
“Aaron’s assistance was critical in getting our renovation started with obtaining building permits and later supporting us through the renovation process. He helped make an overwhelming experience much more manageable.”
“Starting the build felt daunting. Aaron coached us through each step, explaining our responsibilities and our builder’s role. He is knowledgeable, creative, and very passionate about making sure his clients are equipped with all the information they need to make smart decisions.”
Questions worth answering
Can't I find this on YouTube?
You can find pieces of it. What you won't find is a system that takes you from initial research to signed contract in one place, built specifically for homeowners, not contractors or designers. Free content covers tactics. This course covers the full process.
My project isn't that big. Do I still need this?
Smaller projects actually have fewer built-in safeguards and tend to attract less experienced contractors. 28% of homeowners had problems regardless of project size. The fundamentals of vetting, contracting, and protecting your budget apply whether you're spending $30,000 or $3M.
I'm going to use a referral from a friend. Isn't that enough?
A referral gets you in the door. It doesn't tell you whether this contractor's contract protects you, how they handle change orders, or what their payment structure looks like. This course gives you the process to protect yourself no matter how you find the contractor. I’m shocked at how often I get calls from people who got screwed by a contractor that had been referred to them.
I trust my gut on people.
Contractor fraud is increasingly sophisticated and well-presented online. Good interpersonal skills in a meeting are not a substitute for license verification, reference checks, and a contract that ties payment to completed work. Trusting your contractor is fine. Having a contract that protects you as well is better.
Why is it only $47?
Because the goal is to make this accessible to every homeowner, not just the ones who can afford a private consultant. The course is priced as a tool, not a luxury. If you're spending $50,000 or more on a project, $47 is the most useful money you'll spend before work starts.
Built by someone who's been on both sides of the contract
I've spent over 15 years working inside the construction industry as a carpenter, estimator, project manager, architectural designer, and professor. I've been involved in over $60 million worth of projects across new builds, renovations, and institutional construction.
I've seen what happens when homeowners walk into the process unprepared, and I've seen what happens when they don't. The difference is almost always information. This course is that information, organized into a process you can actually follow.
30-day money-back guarantee
If you go through the course and don't feel it was worth your time, email me within 30 days for a full refund. No forms, no hoops, no questions.
You're spending $47 to protect a project that likely costs 1,000 times that. The risk here is as low as it gets.
Ready to hire with confidence?
Get instant access to all 13 lessons, 10 downloadable resources, and the complete builder selection process for $47 CAD.
FAQ
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The video content runs just under three hours in total. Most students work through it over two to three sittings. You can start and stop at any point and return to specific lessons as you need them during your project.
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Yes. The core process for vetting contractors, evaluating contracts, managing estimates, and protecting your budget applies in the US, UK, and Australia. Specific licensing requirements vary by region, but the course covers how to check credentials wherever you are.
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The course is still useful. The interview and contract modules in particular will help you evaluate where you stand with the contractors you've already spoken to and make sure you're protected before you sign anything.
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Yes. All 10 resources are included with your purchase and accessible inside the course platform. You can download and use them directly on your project.
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Reply to any of the welcome emails or reach out through the contact page. If your project has a specific situation the course doesn't cover, I'm happy to point you in the right direction.
Hire The Right Builder
Hire the right builder for your project
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Aaron introduces himself and outlines how this course came to be.
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0.00 Course Overview & Welcome
Aaron discusses the course in general and why a course like this is so necessary in today’s construction landscape.
Aaron discusses the course in general and why a course like this is so necessary in today’s construction landscape.
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0.01 How To Navigate This Course
Aaron discusses what learners should expect to understand by the conclusion of the course, and the best ways to navigate through the lessons.
Aaron discusses what learners should expect to understand by the conclusion of the course, and the best ways to navigate through the lessons.
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0.02 What This Course Will & Will Not Do
An important lesson, 0.02 outlines what learners should expect from this course.
An important lesson, 0.02 outlines what learners should expect from this course.
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0.03 Builder Selection Outline
Aaron outlines a roadmap of each phase of the course, and where it ultimately will lead.
Aaron outlines a roadmap of each phase of the course, and where it ultimately will lead.
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1.01 How This Course Will Save You Thousands
Aaron outlines how the knowledge and mindset shift in this course will save learners thousands.
Aaron outlines how the knowledge and mindset shift in this course will save learners thousands.
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1.02 Builder Selection TImeline
Aaron discussed how long selecting a builder should reasonably take, and why a rushed project is a bad project.
Aaron discussed how long selecting a builder should reasonably take, and why a rushed project is a bad project.
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1.03 Construction Companies
Aaron outlines Small, Mid Sized and Large Companies & the types of projects they are optimized for.
Aaron outlines Small, Mid Sized and Large Companies & the types of projects they are optimized for.
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1.04 Who Should I Target & Why?
Aaron details how to evaluate which company size to target for your project.
Aaron details how to evaluate which company size to target for your project.
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1.05 Online Research
Aaron outlines how to get started researching builders for your project, and what to look for.
Aaron outlines how to get started researching builders for your project, and what to look for.
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1.06 Phone Calls
Aaron details how to approach the initial phone calls to builders and what information to look for.
Aaron details how to approach the initial phone calls to builders and what information to look for.
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2.01 In Person Meeting
In a real lengthy lesson, Aaron details questions that should be asked in the initial in person meetings, what answers should be listened for, and why this information is so critical.
In a real lengthy lesson, Aaron details questions that should be asked in the initial in person meetings, what answers should be listened for, and why this information is so critical.
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2.02 Verify
How to verify and research the builders you’ve vetted so far, what questions to ask the references and what answers to look for.
How to verify and research the builders you’ve vetted so far, what questions to ask the references and what answers to look for.
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3.01 Contract Review
Aaron details what to look for in a construction contract, as well as different contract types, and how to understand which contract type is best for you.
Aaron details what to look for in a construction contract, as well as different contract types, and how to understand which contract type is best for you.
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What is an LOI and when are they useful?
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3.03 Estimate Review
Aaron details what effective and comprehensive estimates have, what to look for in your prospective builder’s past estimates, and potential red flags.
Aaron details what effective and comprehensive estimates have, what to look for in your prospective builder’s past estimates, and potential red flags.
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3.04 Contract Sign
You’ve done all the vetting, all the work, now it’s time to sign that contract, but fun’s not over yet!
You’ve done all the vetting, all the work, now it’s time to sign that contract, but fun’s not over yet!
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