Independent Residential Construction Advisory Services
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My Story

Franklin Lowry combines residential construction experience, project management, claims analysis, executive leadership, real estate ownership, and direct communication.

Experience You Can Use

Real Experience. Real Results.

Franklin Lowry brings more than 15 years of hands-on residential construction experience to every review. From estimating and permitting to project management, contractor oversight, real estate investing, and owner representation, his experience helps homeowners protect their time, money, and peace of mind before signing a contract.

15+ Years

Residential Construction Experience

Residential construction, renovations, estimating, project management, permitting, and owner representation.

100s

Estimates Reviewed

Detailed estimates reviewed, analyzed, negotiated, and refined to help homeowners avoid surprises.

100s

Projects Led

Projects ranging from maintenance repairs and renovations to additions and ground-up construction.

Extensive

Permitting & Regulatory Experience

Worked with towns, counties, inspectors, HOAs, surveyors, engineers, and utility providers across numerous jurisdictions.

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100s

Construction Relationships

Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, vendors, and trades.

1 Goal

Protect Homeowners

Help homeowners make informed decisions, reduce risk, avoid costly mistakes, and improve project outcomes.

Experience that saves time, money, and stress.

Construction mistakes are expensive. Incomplete estimates, unclear scope, and the wrong contractor can lead to delays, disputes, and thousands of dollars in unexpected costs. My experience helps you avoid the pitfalls most homeowners do not see coming.

  • Protect your budget and investment
  • Avoid costly surprises and delays
  • Hire the right contractor with confidence
  • Build a better experience from start to finish

Why Construction

Franklin’s path into construction began more than 15 years ago with the frustration of remodeling his own home.

Like many homeowners, he found it difficult to compare proposals, understand what was included, evaluate pricing, and know whether work was being done correctly. Instead of accepting that frustration, he learned how to do the work himself.

What began as a personal effort became a passion and ultimately a career change into construction, project management, licensed contracting, and owner-side advisory work.

Construction Background

  • NC Unlimited Licensed General Contractor
  • Hundreds of estimates prepared and reviewed
  • Hundreds of residential projects led
  • Permits across many jurisdictions
  • Worked with subcontractors, employees, vendors, suppliers, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, administrators, and insurance companies

Supporting Experience

Claims Analysis

Former Federal claims analyst who reviewed thousands of claims with attention to documentation, facts, consistency, confidentiality, and risk.

Executive Leadership

Former Vice President managing hundreds of employees across multiple states and operations involving billions of dollars in revenue.

Real Estate

Personally bought and sold 75+ properties, owned dozens of rentals, prepared homes for sale, and evaluated homes before purchase.

Why CheckMyEstimate

Independent. Direct. Confidential.

You are hiring Franklin’s construction judgment—not a call center, lead-generation website, software report, or contractor referral service.

Direct Access

You work directly with Franklin by email, phone, text, and when appropriate, face-to-face meetings and on-site consultations. No call centers, sales representatives, virtual assistants, outsourced reviewers, or layers of communication.

No Conflicts

No contractor referral fees. No commissions. No lead sales. No bidding on projects reviewed by CheckMyEstimate.com.

Confidential Review

Every review includes confidentiality and non-disclosure. Your report and project information are not shared without written authorization unless required by law.

Direct Access. Real Relationship.

You Work Directly With Franklin

When you hire CheckMyEstimate.com, you work with Franklin from start to finish. No middlemen, no call centers, no sales reps, no virtual assistants, and no outsourced reviewers.

You communicate directly with the person who reviews your estimate, answers your questions, and helps protect your investment.

One expert. One point of contact. Start to finish.

Email

Send questions, documents, and updates. You get a direct response from Franklin.

Phone

Talk directly with Franklin when you need clarity, guidance, or a second opinion.

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Text

Quick questions or updates? Text Franklin directly for fast, personalized communication.

On-Site Meetings

When it helps your project, Franklin can meet face to face on site to walk the space and evaluate conditions.

No Middlemen

You deal with Franklin—not a rotating team or someone reading from a script.

Your Information Is Safe

Every review is protected by confidentiality and NDA terms. Your documents stay private.

The Construction Ecosystem

It Takes More Than a Contractor

Construction projects involve a network of people, documents, approvals, trades, suppliers, and decisions. Understanding how these pieces interact is often the difference between a smooth project and a frustrating one.

General Contractors
Subcontractors
Architects
Designers
Engineers
Surveyors
Inspectors
Building Departments
Utility Providers
Insurance Carriers
Real Estate Agents
Lenders
Appraisers
Material Suppliers
HOA Boards
Practical Problem-Solving

I Know How to Find Answers

Nobody in construction knows everything. The value of experience is knowing when something needs a closer look, who should be involved, what questions to ask, and how to move toward a responsible solution.

I believe there is a solution to nearly every construction problem. Sometimes the solution comes from better planning, better communication, better documentation, better engineering, or better contractor coordination.

Construction is part science and part people. Working with contractors, suppliers, vendors, engineers, inspectors, administrators, and homeowners requires both technical knowledge and practical judgment.

Experience Beyond Construction

Analysis & Leadership

Construction knowledge is the foundation of the service, but Franklin’s prior career experience strengthens how each review is performed.

Federal Claims Analyst

Reviewed thousands of claims and supporting documents, developing experience in documentation review, risk assessment, fact verification, investigative analysis, and attention to detail.

Executive Leadership

As a Vice President in healthcare revenue cycle operations, managed hundreds of employees, multiple states, numerous sites, complex contracts, financial performance, and operations involving billions of dollars in revenue.

PMP Discipline

Formal project management training in scope management, risk management, scheduling, budgeting, communication, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.