A strategic 30-minute consult to help you know if your custom home vision, site, and budget actually make sense — before you commit to the wrong path.

Apply for Your Groundwork Call — The Smarter Start to Your Custom Home

Planning a custom home or renovation in the Puget Sound region? You’ve likely asked yourself:

  • Can we build what we’re picturing — here, and with this budget?

  • Is this property a smart move or a time bomb?

  • Where do we even start, without wasting time or money?

The Groundwork Call is your calm, expert-led entry point into answers that matter. In just 30 minutes, you’ll get high-level insight from architect Andrew Mikhael — not sales fluff, not pressure — just strategy grounded in experience.

You’ll walk away knowing:

  • What your dream might actually cost — and why

  • If your land, goals, and lifestyle are aligned

  • Where most people go wrong (and how to stay clear)

  • The next smartest step, based on your real situation

No drawings. No commitments. Just clarity.

Apply now to request your free Groundwork Call.
We only take a few each month to stay focused on client projects.

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“I’d be a drowning man sinking slowly into the deep, were you not there as my giant life preserver.”
— Kent, Gig Harbor, WA

📦 What You’ll Get Inside

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✅ Who Should You Hire?
Architect vs. Designer vs. Design-Build — a side-by-side comparison so you choose with confidence, not confusion.

✅ The Artistic Home Planner
Your personalized planning guide to set goals, clarify budget, and organize your project like a pro.

✅ Video: Should You Self-GC or Hire a Pro?
A candid look at what most pros won’t tell you about managing your own project.

✅ Bonus: Blog Breakdown + Planning Tips
Get the full written article and extra pro insights to go even deeper.

100% Free. No Obligation.

AND MUCH MORE…

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🧠 Why This Matters:

Choosing the wrong partner—or rushing in without a clear plan—can lead to costly mistakes, delays, or even a design you regret.

This kit was designed by a licensed architect to help homeowners like you avoid those traps before they start.
It's the same framework I use with paying clients—and you’re getting it free, just for showing up today.

🔒 FAQs

Q: Why is this free?
Because too many homeowners start overwhelmed, confused, and under-informed. This is my way of helping you start smarter—and if you ever need more support, I’d be honored to help.

Q: Will this help if I already have a designer or contractor?
Absolutely. These tools help you better manage, understand, and collaborate with whoever you’ve hired—or make changes if something doesn’t feel right.

Q: What happens after I download it?
You’ll receive the full Starter Kit instantly via email.
You’ll also get early access to new tips, videos, and resources I create to help you plan and build smarter.
No spam—just helpful insights. And you can unsubscribe anytime.