Experienced Renovation Consulting From Start to Finish

RenovationOne LLC provides professional FHA 203(k) consulting services to homeowners, homebuyers, mortgage lenders, and real estate professionals.

With over 35 years of construction experience and involvement in more than 5,000 renovation projects, Lee Smith brings extensive hands-on construction knowledge and renovation financing experience to every project.

As a HUD FHA 203(k) Consultant, Lee helps borrowers and lenders navigate the renovation process, develop detailed scopes of work, establish realistic construction budgets, and monitor project progress.

Our Services

Our consulting services include:

  • Initial Property Inspection: Evaluate existing property conditions and identify required repairs and proposed improvements.

  • Feasibility Studies: Evaluate whether the proposed renovation project is practical under FHA 203(k) program requirements.

  • Work Write-Ups: SOR : Prepare detailed construction specifications outlining the required renovation work.

  • Construction Cost Estimates: BOR :Develop itemized repair and improvement cost estimates.

  • Contractor Proposal Reviews: Compare contractor bids with the approved scope of work.

  • Draw Inspections: Inspect completed construction work and prepare required documentation for lender draw requests.

  • Change Orders: Review and document proposed changes to the original renovation scope.

  • Final Inspections: Verify completion of the approved renovation work.Keep your home in great shape with expert repairs to doors, shelving, tile, trim, and baseboards, etc..etc..

Consultant Fee Schedule

Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate

Total Renovation Cost Maximum HUD Fee

$50,000 in renovation cost or less $1,000

$50,001–$85,000 in renovation cost $1,200

$85,001–$140,000 in renovation cost $1,400

Over $140,000 1% in repair costs, up to $2,000

Additional Consulting Services

Service HUD Fee Limit

Feasibility Study $375

Draw Inspection Up to $375 per inspection plus milage

Change Order $120 per request

Reinspection $225

Additional Dwelling Units $25.00 per unit

Milage Current IRS mileage rate, when applicable

Important Fee Information: The amounts shown are HUD maximum allowable fees, not necessarily the amount charged for every project. Actual consulting fees are established in the consulting agreement and are subject to applicable HUD requirements.

Mileage charges may apply when the consultant's business location is more than 15 miles from the property.

Who We Work With

Homebuyers and Homeowners: Purchasing or refinancing a property that needs repairs, upgrades, or major renovations.

Mortgage Lenders and Loan Officers: Seeking experienced HUD 203(k) consulting services and timely renovation documentation.

Real Estate Agents: Assisting buyers interested in properties that require repairs or may not qualify for traditional financing in their current condition.

What Does a HUD 203(k) Consultant Do?

An FHA 203(k) consultant serves as an independent renovation professional who helps evaluate the property's condition and develops a scope of work for the lender and for the buyer to obtain bids form contractors required renovation documentation throughout the loan and construction process.

Submit your renovation project details or schedule an on-site consultation with our experienced Renovation Loan Consultant. HUD License # P0842

In addition to HUD FHA 203(k) consulting, RenovationOne LLC provides independent renovation consulting services for Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation, Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation, VA Renovation, and USDA Renovation Loans.

Services include property inspections, detailed work write-ups, construction cost estimates, contractor bid reviews, progress inspections, and renovation draw documentation, as applicable to each loan program.

With over 35 years of construction experience, we help homeowners, homebuyers, and mortgage lenders navigate the renovation process from initial evaluation through project completion.

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