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Builders

Join the list. Tell us about your firm.

This form is for custom home builders and design-build firms. We'll match you with homeowners planning custom builds, whole-home renovations, and high-spec projects who are right for your work.

13 questionsWe follow up in 48 hours
Your practice

What you build and where you build it.

Your services, the types of residential projects you take on, where you work, and the budgets you typically work within.

01

What do you build?

Select all that fit.

A

Custom new construction

B

Whole-home renovation

C

Structural additions / ADUs

D

Design-build

E

High-spec remodel

02

What type of residential projects are in your wheelhouse?

Select all that genuinely fit.

A

Custom single-family homes

B

Estate and luxury residential

C

Major whole-home gut renovations

D

Historic preservation and restoration

E

All of the above

03

Which Dallas neighborhoods do you know best?

Select all that fit.

A

Dallas proper

Including Highland Park, University Park

B

North Dallas / Preston Hollow

C

Lakewood / East Dallas

D

Southlake / Westlake / Colleyville

E

Frisco / Plano / McKinney

F

All of DFW

We go wherever the project takes us

04

What's the typical total construction budget for your projects?

Total construction cost, not including design fees.

A

Under $500,000

B

$500,000 – $1,500,000

C

$1,500,000 – $3,000,000

D

$3,000,000+

E

All ranges

We work across a wide spectrum

05

How do you structure your fees?

Select the model that describes most of your work.

A

Fixed bid (lump sum)

B

Cost-plus (cost + fee)

C

GC management fee

D

Hybrid, varies by project type

06

How would you describe your build approach?

Select all that genuinely apply to how you work.

A

Precision and craft above all

B

Transparent process and communication

C

Design-forward, aesthetics matter to us

D

Schedule-driven, we run tight timelines

E

Relationship-focused, we become part of the family

F

Detail-obsessed, we sweat every finish

07

How do you prefer to work with architects and interior designers?

A

I have a trusted design team I refer

I work best alongside architects and designers I already know

B

Open to working with anyone qualified

The right relationship matters more than prior history

C

We handle design in-house

Our design-build model keeps everything under one roof

D

Flexible depending on the project

08

How involved do you want clients to be during construction?

A

Highly involved

I welcome clients on-site and love keeping them in the loop

B

Involved at key decisions

I'll bring them in for selections and milestones. Trust me on the day-to-day

C

Mostly hands-off preferred

I work best when clients trust the process and stay out of the way

D

Depends on the project

09

How do you handle changes and decisions during a build?

Every client wants to know this. Be honest. It leads to better matches.

A

Patient and flexible

Changes happen. We build in margin and manage it gracefully

B

Structured change order process

We move efficiently, but changes are documented and priced clearly

C

I need clients who are decisive

Mid-build changes cost everyone. I work best with clients who are locked in

Your clients

Who you work best with, and who you don't.

There's no right answer to any of these. Honest ones lead to better matches.

10

Are you currently accepting new projects?

A

Yes, accepting now

B

Waitlist, right project only

Happy to be matched for the right client

C

Selectively accepting

Scope and timing need to align

D

Not currently

But I'd like to be considered for future matching

11

Describe your ideal client and the kind of project that brings out your best work.

What does a great client relationship look like for you? What makes a project feel right before you even break ground?

12

What's your minimum scope, and what kinds of projects aren't a fit?

Be specific. This is how we protect your time and make sure every lead we send you is worth your attention.

13

What does your typical project timeline look like?

From groundbreak to completion, not including design and permit phases.

A

Under 10 months

B

10–14 months

C

14–18 months

D

18–24 months

E

24+ months

Large-scale builds and estates

F

Highly variable

Depends entirely on scope and complexity

Your details

Last step: let's make sure we can reach you.

Your information stays with us and is only used for matching.

Your name, company, and how to reach you.

14

Anything else we should know?

Optional. Use this space for anything that doesn't fit neatly above.

That's everything. Thank you for your time.

We'll review your profile and follow up within 48 hours, either to schedule a call or confirm your placement on the list.

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