About to hire
Get it on paper before the first board goes up.
- A written scope, before anyone bids
- Fixed bids you can compare side by side
- A contract that protects you, not the vendor
Welcome, Islander readers
Before you hire, who's going to look out for YOU and your checkbook?
Start with an owner's rep.
Most of us have day jobs. You want to know your project is moving, on time and on budget, without being on site every day. We save you time and help make sure your project is a success. The contractor represents the build. We represent you.
About to hire, or already mid-project? The first 30 minutes are free, with no obligation.
Based in Grand Isle. Serving the Champlain Islands, Burlington, Shelburne, and Stowe.
Where are you in the project?
Either way, start with a free 30-minute project consult. Tell us where things stand, and we'll tell you what we'd do first.
Project off the rails?
Running slow, over budget, or open-ended hourly (time-and-materials) bills? We can step in at any stage.
- We step in mid-project
- We review the invoices and pay requests against the work in place
- We reset the scope and the schedule
What an owner's rep does
The contractor represents the build. We represent you. We're not contractors and we're not vendors, and on larger work our fee is capped, so we're not rewarded for overruns.
Scope and contracts
Define the work before anyone is hired, then write the contract that protects you — not the vendor.
Contractor selection
Find the right trades, check references, and compare bids that are actually for the same job.
Project oversight
Site visits, vendor meetings, and the hard conversations you should not have to have with your own contractor.
Budget control
Pay applications, change orders, and a running picture of cost before the surprise invoice.
Closeout
Punch list, final walkthrough, and a job that ends when it is finished.
Ongoing advisory
A monthly retainer when you want one person as the point of contact — including the jargon.
Start with a free 30-minute consult
No obligation. Bring the idea, the budget, a quote you already have, or the last few invoices. The most value is before contracts are signed, but we can step in at any stage.
Or email hello@graniteandlake.com