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Homeowners who used our checklists to stay organized, avoid costly mistakes, and finally feel in control of their build.

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Wilson

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Andy Lantzman

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Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

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Wilson

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Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

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Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

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Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

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Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

Photo by Anonymous

Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

Photo by Anonymous

Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

Photo by Anonymous

Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

Photo by Anonymous

Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

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Anonymous

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg
This checklist will:
  • Save money on multiple Change Orders (avg. $300 per change)
  • Save time and frustration due to miscommunication
  • Give you confidence to bring up questions/concerns to builder
  • Ensure all your upgrades/features get added to the contract
  • Spark unique ideas of upgrades you didn’t even know existed
  • Communicate a clear vision to the builder
  • Finalize a list of all your upgrades and features
  • A list to check off when features/upgrades are completed
  • You'll actually enjoy planning your dream home 😀
Is there an editable version of the checklist?

If an editable version is available, it will be displayed near the "add to cart" button. Simply add the editable and you'll receive a Microsoft .docx or .xlsx

This file can be viewed on all devices. Can be uploaded to google docs or other applications that accept similar microsoft files. If you have any issues, you know you contact me... I got you covered!

Who can use these checklists?

Homeowners, Realtors, Builders, and Contractors who are dealing with:

🏠 New Construction Homes (Custom & Production)

🏡 Pre-Existing Home purchases

🏚️ Renovations

Overall rating: 4.8649707 / 5 from 511 reviews.

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Worth it

"I do think the price could be lower, but the fact is that it's worth it!! Great checklist. Some of the image links don't load probably on Safari which is too bad. Otherwise still happy with it!"

John S. (4/5)

Great Resource

"Helps get the ball rolling in a positive direction."

John J. (5/5)

So Helpful!!

"just starting our lists but so far, Love this!"

Lynda M. (5/5)

Renovation must have

"Excellent resource for building or renovated a house"

Andrew C. (5/5)

Gurley House

"So far the checklist has given us some great ideas on electrical and other items being placed around the new home. Construction has not begun yet and we are still in the design phase. Looking forward to using the list on the build"

Steve G. (5/5)

This guide is for people who are brand new to to construciton.

"If you are savvy in construction or someone with plenty of DIY experience, this probably isn't for you. I bought this checklist out of fear of missing something important on our home build that was brought on by their marketing. I have previously built homes and done plenty of DIY projects, so 99% of this checklist was useless for me. That being said, if you have never done anything like this before and are completely new to the world of construction, or are someone who doesn't do a whole lot of research, this will likely be very helpful. It's very comprehensive and doesn't miss anything. It just wasn't for me."

Steven G. (3/5)

Great Value

"There is a lot of valuable information in there; things you wouldn't think of to ask your builder about."

Teresa V. (5/5)

A must have

"There are way too many items to even think about when building a home. This checklist will not only help you not miss something, but it also will help you think about such things as where do I want my water heater to be placed, floor receptacles, etc."

Randy M. (5/5)

Very good for planning

"Thank you for creating this bundle it’s made planning much better having not forgotten small things that make a big impact in daily life as well as following building steps"

Desiree M. (5/5)

So informative

"For all the money I am spending with this house build, this is might be the most valuable. So many details I never would have thought of or checked. I highly recommend this. I feel so much better prepared for this journey now."

Lindsey (5/5)

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Who can use the checklists?
  • 🏠 New Construction Homes (Custom & Production)
  • 🏡 Pre-Existing Home Purchases
  • 🛠️ Renovations
  • 📝 Homeowners planning their build months or years before finding a builder
What will the checklist do?
  • Save time and frustration due to miscommunication
  • Save money on multiple Change Orders (avg. $300 per change)
  • Ensure all your upgrades/features get added to the contract
  • Spark unique ideas of upgrades you didn’t even know existed
  • Communicate a clear vision to the builder
  • Finalize a list of all your upgrades and features
  • A list to check off when features/upgrades are completed
When’s the best time to start using the checklist?

The sooner, the better, especially if you’re still in the dreaming and planning stage. Ideally, start before you buy land or lock in your plans. The checklists walks you through every phase (from land search to final walkthrough), so starting early helps you avoid costly mistakes and last-minute changes.


Already mid-build? Read through it ASAP so you can make any important changes before drywall goes up. It’s still helpful after, but it really shines when you use it pre-drywall.

How will I receive the digital checklists?

You’ll get your checklists by email right after checkout. You’ll receive two emails:

  1. A confirmation email (your receipt)
  2. Another email with links to download your checklistsIf you don’t see them in a few minutes, check your Spam or Promotions folder. Still can’t find them? Just contact us and we’ll take care of it.
Can I use the checklist for renovations?

Definitely. Most items apply whether you’re building new or remodeling. Just skip the land or foundation sections. Even one missed detail in a reno can cost thousands, this keeps everything organized and mistake-free.

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