Consulting

Drawing on over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, Lee Hampton, Owner, provides a wide array of direct residential and multi-family construction consulting services. In addition to our own unique knowledge and experiences, I have numerous expert industry contacts in various professions and trades at our disposal.

Pre-Construction Planning

Proactively guiding the process is the key to a successful pre-construction program. I will assist in establishing scope and viability, to budget, schedule and team requirements, to process implementation and ongoing evaluation. With some thoughtful planning you can ensure your project’s success before it begins.

Customized On-site Training

I utilize every resource available and tap into my years of management, corporate, governance and field experience to provide you with customized training that is tailored specifically to your individual or business goals. I am committed to helping organically develop the skills to ensure your desired short and long term goals can be achieved. 

New Construction – Owner Builder

This service is ideally suited for those who have decided to be their own “General Contractor” in building your dream home.  It is a way to save a significant amount of money. However, you will need some guidance and expertise in the process. As a former custom home builder who has built homes up to 12000sq ft.   I’m able to guide and steer you in the right direction and ensure you achieve your goals.  I’m there to look out for your interest.

Multi Family Construction

Specializing in the construction of small multifamily structures including;

  • Duplexes
  • Fourplexes
  • Small Apartments ranging from 4 to 32 units

Construction Litigation Services

I bring many years of hands-on experience in addition to governance experience. I’m able to draw from my experience in management, construction, engineering and governance. An ability to analyze a situation and provide the objective and technical assessment needed to reach resolution of disputes. From mediation, arbitration and litigation consulting, I’m able to provide assistance in demystifying the process as well as providing expert testimony.

  • Discovery Support
  • Quantification of Damages
  • Construction Defect Analysis
  • Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation Support
  • Expert Testimony

Lot / Land Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Assistance

As with any large purchase, comprehensive research is prudent prior to completing the sale. I am here to ensure peace of mind in knowing a wise investment has been made.

  • Develop pre-purchase property and construction budgets
  • Assess constructability compared to goals and budgets
  • Prepare cost-benefit analysis
  • Facilitate condition assessments
  • Lead pre-purchase due diligence
  • Evaluate site restrictions
  • Determine FEMA Floodplain impact

Floodplain Consulting

Houston’s new floodplain regulations apply to all new construction built in the “floodplain”. Understanding of these regulations is critical to ensure your new construction project is in compliance.  As if construction isn’t difficult enough, adding potential FEMA Floodplain issues to a proposed or existing structure presents an entirely new set of dynamic challenges.

  • Pre-purchase FEMA Flood zone Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
  • Determine Constructability due to presence of FEMA Flood zones
  • Assess Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and impact to new construction or renovation
  • Assess Construction Improvement & Substantial Damage conditions
  • Pre-disaster Planning & Consultation
  • Post-disaster Response and rebuilding management