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Andy Lantzman

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Van Diest

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Brighton Butler

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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

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

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Wilson

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Anonymous

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

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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 😀
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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: 4.8675623 / 5 from 521 reviews.

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IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY

"I HAVE BEEN DESIGN MY HOUSE FOR 2 YEARS. . . . I THOUGHT I HAD EVERYTHING COVERED. . . . WAS I WRONG THIS CHECKLIST HAS SAVED ME A LOT OF EXPENSES AND HEARTACHE IT WILL PAY FOR ITSELF 100TIMES OVER"

TONY C. (5/5)

So Much More Useful Than I Ever Imagined!

"I'm writing this review after having had the checklist (Version 12) for six months. This has been INVALUABLE to the planning of our build! We are still in the design phase of our build, and this checklist has given us so many incredibly important ideas that were far beyond anything we could have designed without it. Furthermore, version 13 just came out and I received an email with a list of the updates along with links to assets for each one (if applicable). I was able to incorporate these into our existing checklist so they can also be considered for our build. Lastly, I have really enjoyed and appreciated the access to Builder Brigade's social media group(s), where I have been able to ask questions and get valuable insights from others who have built. If you are on the fence about spending the money for this checklist, get off the fence and buy it. Spend the extra for the version you can edit, so you can make this checklist work for you exactly as you need it to. Thank you, Builder Brigade!"

Kathy (5/5)

Highly recommended!

"If you're building a new home, GET THIS! We've built two homes using the checklist and glad we did. Following the checklist allows you to think of things you nor your builder normally would think about or possibly miss."

James W. (5/5)

I'm now a super informed home builder customer

"An incredible resource that dives into the details of custom home building! We now go into meetings with our GC, architect and designer with knowledge and smart questions. Tip: get the editable version 🙂"

Anne (5/5)

Excellent Checklist - Saved Many Man Hours

"This is a great go by checklist for adding my detail to. It reinforces many things I have in my own 62 page build specific checklist and raises many other potential failure points to monitor and avoid. It has saved me more than enough time to justify the cost. Do not buy this if you are looking for a perfect checklist to build your house on your site with and expect it to cover everything without alteration. You will need to fit it to your site, style, and contractor. I have used this through two updates and they have provided the editable versions upon request at no charge for them. Customer service and responsiveness has been excellent."

Rob (5/5)

Great Information

"The information feom the checklist along with tutorial videos helped us tremendously to avoid issues with our build and to also add things to our home that nake every day life easier. We are in a new neighborhood where many people are looking to build custom homes and I tell them about The Builders Brigade every chance I get. We knew nothing about building a new home from the ground up but felt better after getting the checklist and watching the videos."

Shawn (5/5)

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)

This list was super helpful

"This list was super helpful in helping me prepare for building my own home. There are so many challenges in an endeavor like this that having an excel exportable checklist to cover a huge percentage of choices, must haves and must do's really cut down on surprises. Being able to customize it and add to it for my own purposes was really cool as well. Can't recommend this checklist enough; knowledge can be priceless and this list is way underpriced in terms of its value."

Kevin G. (5/5)

Best List I've seen!

"This is by far the best list of items for your build that I've run across. I plan on building my own home within the next year, and I will definitely be using this as my home-building bible!"

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Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve answered the most common questions here but if you still need help, send us a message!

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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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