Real Scopes, Not Guesses
Before anything starts, you get a scope detailed enough that "we didn't know about that" stops being an excuse. Surprises get found and priced before they cost you money, not after the wall's already open.
You want two numbers to hold: the cost and the date.
I'm Robert Dominguez, a licensed general contractor with 20+ years in the field.
@dominguezrobert
We build so the budget you agreed to and the timeline
you were
promised are the ones you actually get.
You've heard it before:“Should be done in six weeks.”
Ten weeks later, it's not.
And then they say, “the budget's tight but doable.”
Then the change orders start.
Whether you're an investor trying to protect your margin
or a homeowner trying to protect your sanity, the fear is the same: you don't actually know what you're going to get until it's already too late to do anything about it.
That shows up as:
- A “final” number that isn't actually final.
- A completion date that keeps moving, one small delay at a time.
- Change orders that show up mid-project instead of getting flagged upfront.
- A contractor who's easy to reach before the contract is signed and hard to reach after.
That's not a material problem.
That's a planning and communication problem.
It's the one I built my whole process around fixing.
What a blown timeline actually costs
For an investor, a two-month delay isn't just an inconvenience. It's two more months of holding costs, two more months before the property can rent or sell, two more months of a deal not performing the way you underwrote it.
For a homeowner, it's two more months of living in a construction zone, managing a project you didn't sign up to manage, and wondering if the number on the contract is actually the number you'll end up paying.
Either way, the cost of an unclear scope shows up whether or not anyone planned for it.
HOW I SOLVE IT
Budgets That Hold
20+ years of pricing real jobs means the number I give you accounts for what actually happens on a job site, not just what looks good on a first estimate. If something changes, you'll know before it hits your bill, not when it does.
Timelines Built on Reality
Realistic sequencing that accounts for permitting, inspections, and the normal friction of a build, so "six weeks" doesn't quietly become ten. I'd rather give you an honest ten than a hopeful six that turns into fourteen.
Site Visits, Not Just Photos
I look at the property in person before committing to numbers. Photos miss things. I don't want to miss things on your project.
Direct Communication
You'll know how the project is going without having to chase anyone down. Updates happen on a schedule, not only when something goes wrong.
Don't know exactly what you want yet? Start with a concept.
You don't need full architectural drawings to start a conversation. If you've got a rough idea, something like "a 3-bed, 2-bath, single-story house," I can turn that into something real before you commit to anything.
That starts with a basic concept: a scaled footprint and layout based on what you're picturing, enough to start making decisions instead of guessing.
This isn't a substitute for full architectural drawings if your project needs them. It's a way to get clear on what you actually want first.
Your rough idea"3-bed, 2-bath, single-story"
A basic conceptScaled footprint & layout
Your next stepHand it to an architect, or build on it directly if we move forward together
Most contractors have never owned property.
I own 40+ rental doors, so I know what it feels like on the other side of a blown budget and a missed deadline. I build every project the way I'd want mine built: on time, on budget, no surprises.
| Typical contractor | RD Contracting Solutions LLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of work | Loose, verbal, or vague | Detailed in writing before work starts |
| Budget | Estimate, subject to change | Real number, built from experience |
| Communication | Reactive, only when something's wrong | Scheduled updates |
| Perspective | Contractor only | Contractor and property owner |
250+ builds. Licensed. Insured.
If you're an investor
You're managing a flip, a BRRRR, or a rental rehab and every week of delay is a week of holding costs eating your margin. You need a contractor who understands:
- That the timeline is part of the return, not just a nice-to-have.
- The level of contracting you're looking for to achieve your real estate goals.
If you're a homeowner
You're renovating, adding on, or building new, and you want a real number and a real date, not a moving target.
You don't want to become a part-time project manager on your own house.
What we take on
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Commercial or residential new builds
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Larger renovations and additions
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Investment property rehabs and flips
How it works
1. Consultation.
Tell us about the property and what you're trying to accomplish.
2. Walkthrough.
After aligning, we look at the site in person, not just photos.
3. Scope & timeline.
You get real numbers, not a rough guess, in writing.
4. Build.
Managed start to finish, with clear communication the whole way.
FAQs
Do you take on smaller projects, or only full builds?
It really depends on what you're looking for. Honest take: let's hop on a consultation and learn more about your goals.
What area do you serve?
We currently serve Northeast and Northwest Arkansas.
What if I already have architectural plans?
Email them to me. We'll analyze the plans to make sure they work for YOUR project and see if we need more information, then price it out for next steps.
How do you handle change orders?
Anything that comes up gets flagged and priced before it happens, not after. You approve it before it becomes part of the bill.