Owner's Representative ยท Pierce County, Washington
I'm the person you hire before you hire a contractor. Scope the work, vet the trades, protect the budget, and close out with leverage.
You have probably been here before
You hired someone who came highly recommended. The quote seemed reasonable. Then the job started and so did the problems.
Days without a word. Work that didn't look right but you didn't know how to push back. A final bill higher than the estimate with no explanation. Nothing in writing. By the end you just wanted it to be over.
Or maybe you haven't been burned yet. But you're about to spend real money and you don't have anyone in your corner.
That's what this is for.
Not sure if we're a fit?
Tell me about your project first
I take on a limited number of projects at a time. Fill out a short form and I'll follow up within two business days with an honest answer about whether I can help.
Start hereWhat is an owner's representative?
That gap is where budgets blow up, scopes creep, and projects stall. I close it. I sit on your side of every conversation, translate what contractors are actually telling you, and protect your interests when the job gets complicated.
I scope the work before anyone bids it. I review bids line by line. I verify the work matches what you paid for. I build you a punch list before you release final payment so you close with leverage, not a handshake.
Common questions
Why add another expense to the project?
I typically cost less than one change order. The contractor has done hundreds of jobs like yours. You have done one or two. That information gap is what you are paying to close.
How do I know you won't side with the contractor?
I have no financial relationship with any trade on your project. No referral fees. No subs I need to keep busy. My only interest is your outcome.
Can't a general contractor handle all of this?
A GC manages their own subcontractors, which means their loyalty runs to those relationships. I have no stake in who wins the job. That is a structural difference, not a matter of personality.
I already have a contractor picked. Is it too late?
No. Bring them. I'll verify their license, bond, and insurance, review the bid, and make sure the contract protects you. You don't have to start over to get oversight.
Takes two minutes
Pierce County opportunity
Up to $4,000 back on qualifying stormwater improvements. Window opens July 1.
The PCCD Green Stormwater Mini Grant covers 75% of qualifying rainwater harvesting and green infrastructure installs. I handle the application from start to finish. You show up for the site visit and sign.
Live contractor verification
Every contractor I recommend is verified in real time against L&I before they set foot on your property.
Services
Project intake and fit assessment
Fill out a short form and I'll review your project personally. I'll follow up within two business days with an honest answer about whether I can help and what that looks like. There is no obligation and I may decline if it is not a match.
Free
Pre-Renovation Planning Session
Site visit and written plan before you spend real money. I walk the property, identify risks, sequence the work correctly, and tell you exactly what to ask contractors for in their bids. Includes written deliverables.
Starting at $350
Scope and Bid Review
You have estimates. I read them as a licensed GC with no stake in who wins. I compare bids line by line, flag gaps and red flags, and give you the questions to ask before you sign.
Starting at $300
Covers up to two bids. $100 per additional bid.
Project Check-Ins
Site visits at key milestones during construction. I verify the work matches the scope, document what I see, and give you a report you can hand directly to your contractor.
$250 / visit
Three-visit package available at $650.
Final Walkthrough and Punch List
Before you release final payment, I walk the finished project with you, identify anything incomplete or deficient, and build a clean punch list. You close with leverage, not loose ends.
Starting at $300
Scope-based pricing for larger projects. Contact for a quote.
PCCD Green Stormwater Mini Grant Application
Pierce County offers up to $4,000 covering 75% of qualifying stormwater infrastructure installs. I handle the application end to end. You show up for the site visit and sign. Grant window opens July 1.
$350
Flat fees apply to defined-scope services. Projects with total renovation budgets over $10,000 are typically scoped on a percentage basis. Fill out the intake form and we will figure out what fits.
Get started
I take on a limited number of projects at a time. Before we connect, I ask every potential client to fill out a short intake form. It takes two to three minutes.
I review every submission personally and follow up within two business days. There is no obligation and I may decline if it is not a match.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text (253) 260-3509 or email chris@sintraholdingsgroup.com
Serving Pierce County, WA including Lakewood, Tacoma, University Place, Parkland, and Fircrest.