What You’ll Learn in This Masterclass
In just 60 minutes, you’ll remove the biggest risks that derail custom home projects — long before you hire a builder or spend money on design.
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The #1 mistake homeowners make in the first 30 days
This alone can save you tens of thousands of dollars.
How to choose the right size & scope without blowing your budget
Stop design creep before it starts.
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The hidden zoning traps that cause months of delays
Learn what to check before you finalize a design.
The budgeting formula that gives you true clarity
Understand hard costs, soft costs, contingencies, and hidden expenses.
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The five risks you must address early
Avoid the preventable disasters that most families never see coming.
What to do this month to prepare properly
Simple steps to get you ahead, even if you’re early in the process.
Why Most Custom Home Projects Go Over Budget & Off Schedule
Most custom home projects go off the rails for one simple reason:
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Homeowners start the process without a clear plan.
They jump into design too early.
They assume the lot is straightforward.
They underestimate zoning, permits, grading, and hidden requirements.
They compare builders with inconsistent scopes.
They don’t understand real costs or timelines.
And they don’t know which decisions matter most early on.
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These small missteps lead to:
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Cost overruns
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Delays
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Redesigns
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Builder conflicts
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Stressful surprises
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And sometimes, abandoned projects
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The good news? Every one of these issues is 100% preventable if you know what to do before you start.
​Meet Your Instructor: Brett Lyver
30 Years Designing & Guiding Custom Home Projects Across Ontario
For nearly three decades, I’ve helped families plan, design, and build custom homes from starter homes to large luxury projects.
Along the way, I’ve learned one truth:
Homeowners who plan well always win financially, emotionally, and structurally.
The ones who don’t, struggle unnecessarily.
I created the Custom Home Road Map because most homeowners start their project without the clarity they need. They make avoidable mistakes in the first 30 days — mistakes that cost tens of thousands of dollars and months of delays.
My mission is simple:
Give you the same proven system I use with our clients, so you can build with confidence, avoid surprises, and enjoy the process instead of fearing it.
Plan Smart. Build Better.
Everything You Get When You Register
Join the live session and get everything you need to plan your custom home with clarity and confidence. Your registration includes:
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✔ Live 1-Hour Masterclass — Learn the 5 early decisions that protect your budget, timeline, and sanity
✔ Replay Included — If you can’t attend live, you’ll receive the full recording
✔ Downloadable Worksheets — Project Readiness Snapshot, Risk Rating Tool and Non-Negotiables Planner
✔ Live Q&A With Brett — Bring your questions and get expert guidance
✔ Free Attendance — No cost to join, no obligation
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Date: Choose your upcoming session
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Time: 1 hour + optional Q&A
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Location: Live on Zoom
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Cost: Free
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Replay: Yes
