Healthy Home Consulting · Nationwide

Building science guidance, wherever you're building.

From a plan review during design, to a single on-site assessment, to building science guidance that carries through construction. Choose the support that fits where you are.

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Richie Brown
Richie Brown Healthy Building Expert Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas · Serving clients nationwide

In Their Words

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Richie met us exactly where we were.

We found Richie at a time when our lives felt like they were falling apart. After searching for over a year to understand why I had suddenly become so sick with GI issues, headaches, sinus issues, anxiety, and brain fog, we discovered massive amounts of mold in our townhome rental.

Richie met us exactly where we were. He listened, understood our priority of creating a safe home, and walked us through ways to safeguard our new build against mold. He also traveled to Philadelphia, walked through our newly built home, and developed a plan to retrofit it with a dehumidifier and an energy recovery ventilator (ERV).

We are so lucky we found him and so happy we got to work with him! He truly understands mold and environmental health and wants the best for your family!

Ashley F. · Pennsylvania On-site visit · Philadelphia
We came into the consultation overwhelmed and left with a clear plan. Richie has a way of explaining complex construction topics in a way that's easy to understand, and he genuinely wants what's best for his clients.
Homeowner · Consulting client

Ways to Work With Beacon

Choose the level of support that's right for you.

Some owners want their plans reviewed before they build. Some need one clear set of eyes on a property. Others need building science designed into the plans and carried through construction by a builder who knows how to execute it.

Single visitWe travel

On-Site Assessment

An independent building science evaluation on site. Finished homes locally or out of state, and homes under construction outside Dallas–Fort Worth.

4 to 6 hours on siteWritten findingsAnywhere in the U.S.

Includes

  • Pre-visit reviewPhotos, videos, and prior reports you send ahead of time
  • Walkthrough on site with youIn an existing home, tracing symptoms back to root causes. During construction, reviewing framing, rough-in, air sealing, and water management before they're covered up
  • Written findings summaryObservations, likely causes, why each matters, recommended actions, and priorities
  • A 30-minute follow-up call once you've read it

Optional · Implementation Support · priced separatelyThree calls with you and your builder or trades, each with a written recap, so the corrections are understood, carried out, and confirmed.

Best for

  • Existing homes with moisture, comfort, or air quality concerns
  • Homes under construction outside Dallas–Fort Worth that need an independent look at framing, rough-in, or pre-drywall
  • Homes you're considering buying

A few quick questions about your home, with room to attach photos or prior reports.

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Design through constructionOutside DFW

Project Consulting

Building science designed into your plans, your team trained to build it, and expert eyes on site at the moments that matter.

  1. DesignStrategy
  2. PreconstructionTeam training
  3. ConstructionMilestone visits

Includes

  • Healthy Home Design StrategyDuring design: building science review, mechanical strategy, healthy materials and specifications
  • Builder & Team Training SessionsWe walk your builder, trades, and architect through the assemblies and why each detail matters
  • Construction Milestone VisitsFraming and dry-in, mechanical rough-in, and pre-drywall, each with a written report

Best for

  • Custom new builds and major renovations outside Dallas–Fort Worth
  • Owners whose builder is capable but new to healthy home methods

Every session and visit ends in written documentation your whole team can reference.

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Design phase

Healthy Home Plan Review

A healthy-home review of your plans before you build. We mark up the drawings and give your architect clear direction while there’s still time to make changes.

Redlined plansWritten recommendationsKickoff & review meetings

Includes

  • Kickoff meeting with RichieYour goals, budget, climate, construction methods, and questions about the drawings
  • Redlined plan reviewA marked-up set showing concerns, recommended changes, missing details, and opportunities to improve the home
  • Recommendations documentProject-specific direction on assemblies, water management, airtightness, insulation, HVAC and ventilation, materials, and more
  • Review meetingWe walk through the redlines and recommendations with you. Your architect and builder are welcome to join.

Best for

  • Owners working with their own architect and builder who want building science reviewed before permitting
  • Plans in schematic design, design development, or construction documents
  • Projects outside Dallas–Fort Worth, anywhere in the country

Optional add-ons · priced separatelyA second review of your revised plans, or additional consulting calls as questions come up.

Typically delivered about two weeks after kickoff, once we have your plans. Your proposal confirms timing.

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Which Path Fits

Which path is right for you?

Find the statements that sound like you. The column with the most checks is usually the place to start.

Your situation Dallas–Fort WorthBuild with Beacon Outside DFWProject ConsultingOutside DFWPlan Review We travelOn-Site Assessment
Your project is in Dallas–Fort WorthFinished homes only
Your project is outside Dallas–Fort Worth
Your home is under construction outside Dallas–Fort Worth
You want building science designed into your plans from the start
Your plans are in design and you want an expert review before permitting
You want your builder and trades trained on healthy home methods
You want critical assemblies checked on site before the walls closeOutside DFW
You have concerns about a home you live in or are considering buying
You want one written report with prioritized findings and next steps
Start your build InquireRequest Request

Frequently Asked

Questions owners often ask.

Still unsure which fits? Start with whichever feels closest. We'll point you to the right place after we review it.

Do you offer consulting in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Not as a standalone service. In Dallas–Fort Worth, Beacon builds. If your project is local, we'd be glad to talk about building it. On-site assessments of finished homes are still available in DFW. Construction-stage visits and consulting are offered outside DFW only.
Do you travel for site visits?
Yes. Most of our on-site assessments are out of state. We travel to the property, and travel is scoped with each visit.
Do I need to use Beacon as my builder?
No. Healthy Home Plan Review, Project Consulting, and On-Site Assessments are independent of construction. We work alongside whichever architect and builder you choose, and our role is advocacy for the home and the owner.
What’s the difference between Healthy Home Plan Review and Project Consulting?
Healthy Home Plan Review is a defined review of your plans during design: a kickoff meeting, redlined drawings, a written recommendations document, and a review meeting. Project Consulting goes further, carrying building science from design through construction with team training and on-site milestone visits.
What do you need from me for a plan review?
The plans you have so far, at any stage of design before you submit for permitting, along with your goals, budget, and location. Your architect or designer makes the changes we recommend, so it helps if your team is open to revisions.
Can I combine a plan review with an on-site assessment?
Yes. Many owners start with a plan review during design, then add an On-Site Assessment during construction to confirm critical details before the walls close. Construction-stage visits are available outside Dallas–Fort Worth.
Is the On-Site Assessment a home inspection?
No. It is a building science evaluation focused on moisture, air movement, ventilation, humidity, and mechanical performance. It covers finished homes, and homes under construction outside Dallas–Fort Worth, timed to framing, rough-in, or before the walls close. It is not a real estate inspection or a replacement for one.
Can you work with the team I already have?
Yes. We complement your architect, builder, engineers, and designers rather than replace them. Training sessions are built for exactly that: bringing a capable team up to speed on healthy home methods.
What happens after I submit?
Beacon reviews every submission personally and will reach out within 5 to 7 business days with next steps. If another level of support would serve you better, we'll let you know.
Why isn't pricing listed?
Every property and project is different, so each engagement is scoped individually. We'll walk through scope and investment once we understand what your project needs.

Owner's Representative Advisory

Advisory, by invitation.

For a small number of complex, long-term projects, Beacon serves as Healthy Home Owner's Representative from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. Engagements typically run two years or more, so we take on very few.

Ongoing partnershipLimited availability

  • Design & Project Development
  • Team Assembly & Preconstruction
  • Construction Leadership & Owner Representation
  • Performance Verification & Owner Transition
Apply for Advisory

We'll let you know where availability stands after reviewing your project.

Serving Clients Nationwide

Building right shouldn't be an upgrade. Let's start with your goals.

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Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Psalm 127:1