Expert Review

Who reviewed the methodology.

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Leonard Thompson
Founder, LC Thompson Construction Co. · High-End Residential Builder · Jefferson City, MO (2001–2008)
LC Thompson Construction Co.High-End ResidentialJefferson CityMO7+ Years as Organizing Partner
Review Scope
Pricing methodology review — fair range calculations, negotiation floor logic, regional cost adjustment, contractor markup analysis, and material cost benchmarks. Reviewed from the perspective of a builder who ran high-end residential projects.
Not Reviewed
Individual contractor recommendations, legal or tax advice, content added after the review date. This review covers pricing methodology only — not individual city pages or calculator outputs.
Compensation
Flat consulting rate. Flat consulting rate. No equity, no referral arrangements, no financial relationship with any contractor, supplier, or data source.
Review Frequency
Quarterly. Current version: 2026.Q1.
Version 2026.Q1 · Last Review: March 2026
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