Services

Whether you are a homeowner or builder, continual maintenance of your building is of utmost importance to avoid catastrophic repairs. No matter where you are located, the Building Consultant is always willing to adapt his large array of services and skilled consulting abilities according to your specific needs.


Homeowners

Mark is well known for chiming his proverb, “Become a student of your home.” Knocking on wood doesn’t cut it when your home’s maintenance is concerned. Odd smells, pesky leaks, and warping wood are usually the tip of the iceberg — indicative of a much bigger building performance problem. Take a look at the services Mark provides to homeowners to protect their largest investment.

Homeowners Q&A

Building Envelope Assessments

Call to discuss scope of review and rates for such

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Construction Oversight

Mark offers oversight during construction to ensure building codes are being met and no corners are being cut. He can be hired on an hourly basis on behalf of a builder or a homeowner.

Purchase

Expert Witness / Deposition/Mediation/Arbitration / Trial

$325 per hour for Deposition, Mediation, Arbitration. Trial Testimony $400/hr. (4-hour minimum. Time on call billed.)

Due to Mark’s invaluable expertise, he has served as an expert witness in a large number of construction-related cases.

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Microbial Analysis

Mark will conduct a microbial analysis to identify any harmful microbial contamination generally resulting from mold and bacteria. This involves a sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the extent and severity of your home’s contamination.

Rates for this service are dependent on scope.

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Thermography Scan

Mark will conduct a thermographic inspection to measure surface temperatures with an infrared camera to record the temperature variations of the building’s skin. This process will help Mark determine whether there is an adequate amount of insulation to prevent moisture intrusion. This can be done to an interior or exterior of a building.

Rates for this service are dependent on scope.

Purchase

Walk + Talk Service

$525 plus travel time. (Includes up to 2 hours with the owner present. No report filed. Additional  time billed at hourly rate.)

In order to properly maintain your home, you need to become a student of your home. The Building Consultant will walk by your side and critique your home’s building aspects, giving you valuable knowledge so you can be aware of any points of concern. Mark will examine any animal damage, peeling siding, roof-flashing leakage, any form of moisture intrusion and more. In this service, the owner will be responsible to take their own notes of Mark’s observations.

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Builders

Builders who take shortcuts to save money end up paying for it in the long run. Costly liability repairs eat away at profits and damaged reputations are seldom repaired. With his wide variety of services, The Building Consultant can help your business do things right the first time by equipping your team with the knowledge of correct application details and material choices.

Builders Q&A

Building Envelope/Enclosure Assessments

Call to discuss scope of review and rates for such

Purchase

On-Site Training

Price quoted on an individual basis

On-site training is a valuable tool that will equip your crew with knowledge that will carry into every future job. Mark will conduct periodic reviews of your site to solidify a high level of craftsmanship.

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Seminars

Price quoted on an individual basis

After attending Mark’s seminar, your crew will have the means and motivation for optimal construction. Mark has spoken as a moisture intrusion expert at the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Des Moines, the HBA’s Remodelers Council, the Iowa Roofing Contractors Association (IRCA), and the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) of Iowa. He was a featured speaker at the “Law of Construction Defects and Failures” seminar for continuing education to attorneys, architects, engineers, and contractors. Mark has presented at ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors at their national convention every year since 2015 and has given various local ASHI chapters continuing education to meet their CE requirements

Purchase

Walk + Talk Service

$525 plus travel time. (Includes up to 2 hours with the owner present. No report filed. Additional  time billed at hourly rate.)

In order to properly maintain your home, you need to become a student of your home. The Building Consultant will walk by your side and critique your home’s building aspects, giving you valuable knowledge so you can be aware of any points of concern. Mark will examine any animal damage, peeling siding, roof-flashing leakage, any form of moisture intrusion and more. In this service, the owner will be responsible to take their own notes of Mark’s observations.

Purchase

Thermography Scan

Mark will conduct a thermographic inspection to measure surface temperatures with an infrared camera to record the temperature variations of the building’s skin. This process will help Mark determine whether there is an adequate amount of insulation to prevent moisture intrusion. This can be done to an interior or exterior of a building.

Rates for this service are dependent on scope.

Purchase

Microbial Analysis

Mark will conduct a microbial analysis to identify any harmful microbial contamination generally resulting from mold and bacteria. This involves a sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the extent and severity of your home’s contamination.

Rates for this service are dependent on scope.

Purchase

Expert Witness / Deposition/Mediation/Arbitration / Trial

$325 per hour for Deposition, Mediation, Arbitration. Trial Testimony $400/hr. (4-hour minimum. Time on call billed.)

Due to Mark’s invaluable expertise, he has served as an expert witness in a large number of construction-related cases.

Purchase

Construction Oversight

Mark offers oversight during construction to ensure building codes are being met and no corners are being cut. He can be hired on an hourly basis on behalf of a builder or a homeowner.

Purchase