Consulting engagements start with context. Whether you found us directly or were redirected from a Design intake, we need to understand who we're advising and what brought you to this point.
Your role
Homeowner / Property owner
Builder / General contractor
Architect / Designer
Engineer
Lumberyard / Dealer
Developer
Real estate / Lender
Other
How did you get here?
Found the Bardowl site directly
Referred by someone
Redirected from a Design intake — too many unknowns
Came through Timber Supply — need advisory first
The consulting nudge appeared while filling out a form
Returning client
What was unclear or unresolved?
Who referred you?
Your name
Company (optional)
Email
Phone (optional)
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Project context.
Where the project is, what stage it's at, and who's involved. Advisory without context is just opinion — we need to understand the landscape before we can give you judgment worth paying for.
Project name or address
Project location
Project stage
Pre-design — concept or feasibility
Schematic design — early drawings exist
Design development — plans in progress
Construction documents — plans nearly complete
Permitting — submitted or returned
Construction — framing or in-progress
Post-construction — issue resolution
No project yet — exploring feasibility
Project type
New construction — residential
Remodel / Addition
New construction — light commercial
Timber frame / Heavy timber
ADU / Guest house
Barndominium / Hybrid
Multi-family
Not a specific project — general advisory
Who's on the team right now?
Select all that apply.
Architect or designer
Structural engineer
Builder / General contractor
Lumberyard or material supplier
Interior designer
Geotechnical engineer
Civil engineer
Nobody yet — just me
Not sure who I need
Approximate budget range (if known)
Construction budget, not consulting fee. Helps calibrate our advice.
Under $250K
$250K – $500K
$500K – $1M
$1M – $2M
$2M+
Not established yet
Prefer not to say
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What's stuck.
Consulting exists to resolve the things that won't resolve themselves. Tell us where the friction is — whether it's a technical decision, a team alignment problem, or a scope that keeps expanding without anyone owning it.
What decisions are stuck or unresolved?
Select all that apply.
Structural system — don't know what framing approach to use
Material selection — wood vs steel vs hybrid, product types unclear
Scope definition — project keeps expanding without clear boundaries
Cost direction — budget doesn't match the design
Team alignment — builder, architect, and owner aren't on the same page
Permit strategy — don't know what the jurisdiction requires
Value engineering — need to reduce cost without losing intent
Vendor or supplier selection — don't know who to work with
Feasibility — not sure the project is viable as conceived
Risk assessment — something feels off, need independent review
Not sure — I need someone to help me figure out what I don't know
What's been tried so far?
Nothing yet — this is step one
Had conversations, but nothing resolved
Got conflicting advice from different professionals
Previous engineer or designer didn't work out
Plans keep changing and nobody's controlling scope
Budget was set, then blown — need a reset
Permit was rejected — need a new approach
Other
Who's making the final decision?
I am — sole decision maker
Me and my partner / spouse
Builder makes recommendations, owner decides
Architect is leading, owner approves
Committee or multiple stakeholders
Not clear — that's part of the problem
Describe the situation in your own words
Step 4 of 5
What you need from us.
Consulting engagements are scoped and paid. We need to understand the format, the outcome you're looking for, and the timeline — so we can tell you honestly whether we're the right fit and what it will cost.
Consulting format
Select all that apply.
One-time advisory session — single conversation, clear direction
Project evaluation — review plans, scope, and feasibility
Scope definition — define what needs to be designed, built, or sourced
Plan & spec review — independent check of existing documents
Second opinion — validate or challenge existing professional advice
Team coordination — align builder, architect, engineer, and owner
Ongoing advisory retainer — available for questions as project progresses
Not sure — tell me what makes sense
What does "resolved" look like?
Select all that apply.
A clear recommendation I can act on
A written advisory report I can share with my team
A scope definition document — what to design, what to build, what to buy
A go / no-go decision on the project or approach
Alignment between parties — everyone on the same page
A cost reality check — what this actually costs to build
A clear next step — who to hire, what to commission, what order
Urgency
Standard — within 3–5 business days
Priority — within 2 business days
No rush — whenever you can get to it
Priority turnaround is available on all Bardowl services and carries a pricing accelerator. Standard turnaround is included in base pricing.
Understanding of advisory pricing
Yes — I understand consulting is a paid engagement
I'd like to understand what it costs before committing
I assumed this would be included with design or supply work
Bardowl Consulting is independent of Bardowl Design and Bardowl Timber Supply. Advisory is scoped and priced on its own — it is never bundled with downstream work. This ensures the advice you receive is independent of any sales incentive. You'll receive pricing with your scope confirmation.
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Anything else & submit.
Last step. Additional context, referral source, and review. You'll receive a response within one business day with a confirmed engagement scope and pricing.
Additional context (optional)
How did you hear about Bardowl Consulting?
Returning client
Referral
Redirected from Bardowl Design
Lumberyard recommendation
Web search
Other
Review Your Submission
Advisory intake — everything we need.
Review your selections below. When you submit, this intake goes directly to the Bardowl Consulting queue. You'll receive a response within one business day with a confirmed engagement scope and pricing.
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Advisory intake received.
You'll receive a response within one business day with a confirmed engagement scope and pricing. Bardowl Consulting engagements are independent, scoped, and designed to give you clarity before commitment.