You Stay in Control.
I Create the Construction Plan.

Construction Planning & Consulting – Georgia

GC-level project maps, scopes, takeoffs, and budgets that empower you to control your project. No hidden markups. No mystery process. Just clear steps you can understand.

Citizen Builder is a planning & consulting service only. You hire licensed trades directly and control all construction decisions.

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No Hidden Markups
Transparent Process
You Control the Budget
Georgia Based

What We Help You Plan

Comprehensive construction planning across residential and commercial projects

Remodels & Updates

  • Kitchen and bathroom remodels
  • Basement and garage conversions
  • Flooring, trim, doors, and hardware
  • Lighting and fixture upgrades
  • Small business build-outs

Exterior & Structure

  • Concrete sidewalks, pads, small foundations
  • Decks, sheds, and accessory buildings
  • Planning and scoping for framing or structural repairs
  • Water management and exterior fixes

Practical Home Repairs

  • Punch lists and pre-sale make-ready
  • Doors that don't close, floors that sag
  • Walls that crack
  • Projects other contractors call "too small"

Who This Helps Most

Citizen Builder speaks construction so owners don't have to

Homeowners icon Homeowners

Remodel with a real budget instead of contractor fog. Know what matters now vs. later. Compare quotes using an independent scope.

Landlords and investors icon Landlords & Investors

Rental turnovers planned by priority and durability. Written scopes to approve work remotely. Options that balance cost, speed, and longevity.

Real estate professionals icon Real Estate Professionals

Pre-sale punch lists buyers and inspectors accept. Post-inspection repair roadmaps. Fast, documented pricing before closing.

Small businesses icon Small Businesses

Storefront and office updates with real schedules. Plans that protect daily operations. Budgets tied to opening dates, not wishes.

Lenders and estate representatives icon Lenders & Estate Representatives

Documentation that meets renovation-lender and estate requirements. Independent scopes before funds are released. Clear plans when multiple parties must agree.

The Project Map

Plan First, Spend Second — A Real Estimate, Not a Guess

GC-Level Detail. Owner-Level Control.

The Project Map is a complete construction estimate built before the project begins. I treat your job the same way a professional GC would—except the information belongs to you, not the contractor.

At the end you hold a document that functions like a contractor's bid—only it works for you. Nothing is hidden. Every screw, board, and hour has a place before money leaves your pocket.

This is not advice—it is the actual blueprint for how the job will be built.

Example of detailed project map document Get Your Project Map

1 Complete Material Takeoff

  • Exact quantities for all materials—lumber, drywall, concrete, tile, flooring, doors, fixtures
  • Fasteners, adhesives, underlayment, and finishing materials
  • Waste factors based on real field conditions
  • Delivery staging so materials arrive when needed

2 Labor Scope & Pricing

  • Tasks I can perform directly with fixed or hourly ranges
  • Licensed specialist requirements (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural)
  • Labor hours by phase with three-level pricing: budget / mid / premium
  • Work sequence to prevent trade conflicts and damage

3 Your Written Project Map

  • Step-by-step scope in plain English with trade sequence
  • Complete itemized materials list you can purchase yourself
  • Selection guidance on fixtures, finishes, and where to save vs. spend
  • Multiple execution options: hire me, hire trades, or DIY

What You Can Do With Your Project Map

Maximum flexibility. You stay in control.

At the end of the planning process, you hold a complete construction estimate—the same document a GC would use internally, except it works FOR you.

Transparent construction planning process

Hire Me to Execute

  • I can perform non-licensed work directly
  • Fixed or hourly rates—your choice
  • Clear scope prevents surprises

Hire Trades Directly

  • Use my detailed scope to get competitive bids
  • Ensure everyone's aligned on the plan
  • Compare quotes apples-to-apples

Supply Your Own Materials

  • I've already done the takeoffs
  • You control all purchasing decisions
  • Verify quantities and compatibility

Proceed with DIY Work

  • Clear guidance on what you can safely do yourself
  • Know exactly when to call specialists
  • Avoid costly mistakes and rework

Nothing is hidden. Every screw, board, and hour has a place before money leaves your pocket.

Mix and match these approaches however you want. The plan is yours to use as you see fit.

How It Works

From first contact to finished plan—here's what to expect

1

Initial Contact

  • Submit project inquiry
  • Schedule site visit
  • Prepare your must-haves
2

Site Visit — $100

  • On-site inspection
  • Measurements & photos
  • Planning recommendations
  • Basic plan & next steps
3

Project Map — $75

  • Full material takeoffs
  • Labor estimates
  • Price ranges (budget/mid/premium)
  • Written scope document
4

You Decide

  • Review complete plan
  • Choose your approach
  • Hire me, trades, or DIY
  • Move forward with confidence

What You'll Know Before Spending a Dollar on Construction:

Exact material quantities • Labor requirements • Total project cost range (budget/mid/premium) • What you can do yourself vs. what needs licensed trades • Trade sequence and timing • Where to save money and where not to • Complete itemized list you can take anywhere

Three Ways Materials Can Be Handled

You choose the approach that fits your budget and comfort

Owner-Supplied

You buy materials directly. I verify quantities and compatibility so nothing gets missed.

Trade-Supplied

Licensed trades provide materials with transparent invoices you review and approve.

Citizen Builder-Sourced

I research and estimate material options for your review when you prefer a hands-off approach.

Power stays with you.

The Citizen Builder Referral Network

One plan, many skilled hands, clear recommendations

I don't pretend to be every trade—and your property deserves specialists when specialists are required. Over years in construction I've built relationships with electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, concrete crews, framers, and finish carpenters who do solid, accountable work.

Vetted Specialists

Introductions to licensed trades when credentials are required. Every trade I recommend is vetted for credentials and previous work so you don't have to. Specialists chosen for the specific task, not one-size-fits-all.

Your Decision

You make the final hiring decisions and contract directly with specialists. Independent pricing you can review and approve. Clear scopes that keep everyone aligned. No hidden relationships or kickbacks.

Meet Joshua Flemming

The person behind Citizen Builder

Joshua Flemming - Citizen Builder

I Build Plans That Put You in Control

I'm Joshua Flemming, and I started Citizen Builder because I saw too many homeowners and property owners getting lost in contractor fog—vague scopes, surprise costs, and feeling powerless in their own projects.

Over years working in construction, I've seen how general contractors use detailed estimates internally to control projects. The same estimates that give them confidence and control? Those rarely make it to the property owner. Instead, homeowners get simple bids with round numbers and no real detail.

"The Project Map gives you the same level of detail a GC uses to run a job—except you own every line item from day one. No games. No fog. Just a clear plan you can actually use."

I treat your project the same way a professional general contractor would during planning—with full material takeoffs, labor estimates, and sequencing—except the information belongs to you, not kept behind a curtain.

My approach is simple: straight talk, transparent pricing, and complete documentation. You stay in control of your project, your budget, and your decisions. I create the plan. You decide how to use it.

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Get Started With Your Project

$150 $100

Site Visit

On-site inspection, measurements,
photos, and planning recommendations

$125 $75

Full Project Map

Complete written plan with takeoffs,
labor estimates, and pricing ranges

Save $50 on each service — Limited time offer

Tell me about your project and I'll contact you to get started.

Most visits last 45–60 minutes and produce a written next-step plan within 3 business days.

Project Map Intake

A focused on-site session that becomes the foundation of your plan.

This is a planning inquiry only. No obligation, no construction work scheduled. View our Service Scope for details.

Prefer to reach out directly?

📞 (678) 915-8279 ✉️ josh@citizenbuilderservices.com

Site Visit ($100) Includes:

  • On-site inspection and measurements
  • Photos and condition review
  • Planning recommendations and next steps
  • Basic scope and clear action items

Full Project Map ($75) Includes:

  • Complete material takeoffs with exact quantities
  • Labor estimates by phase with pricing ranges
  • Written scope document in plain English
  • Budget/mid/premium options you control

Phone

(678) 915-8279

Scheduling

josh@citizenbuilderservices.com

Docs & Invoices

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