Spokane, WA · Homeowner advocate · Not a contractor
Like a buyer's agent for your exterior remodel. I scope your project line by line, price it to fair market you can verify yourself, and hand you an Offer Sheet you own. Take it anywhere. I work for you.
Replies same day. No sales pitch. Flat-fee products, priced up front. I never touch your construction money.
Why INMA exists
25 years in residential construction. I ran my own siding company in Spokane from 2018 to 2023 and watched too many homeowners get burned — first by the national companies taking 30–40% off the top, then by the cheapest-bid race.
So I built the thing that should have existed 20 years ago: fair-market pricing you can verify, a scope you can hold in your hand, no kickbacks, and no ad budget buried in your quote.
The reality
The exterior remodeling industry has a trust problem. Here's what most homeowners don't find out until it's too late.
That's why five bids on the same job come back at $12k, $14k, $17k, $20k, $22k and you have no idea why. That's the gap I fill.
Unlicensed contractors operate openly — they just don't advertise it. If they damage your home, you have no recourse.
National companies mark up identical products 30–40% to cover corporate overhead, national ad buys, and sales commissions.
No one is checking the scope and the number for you — unless you hire someone whose job it is to do exactly that.
When problems come up mid-project, you want someone with field experience in your corner — on the phone and on the walk — not a call center reading a script.
The relief
You call four contractors. Two never call back. One shows up late. One sends a salesperson. The bids come back at $12k, $14k, $17k, $20k, $22k — and you have no idea which is the real number, or what the job should actually cost.
I bring the market to you.
One conversation. One scope. One fair-market price — backed by my published Fair Market Report. No phone tag. No no-shows. No second-guessing the cheap guy at 11 PM.
The INMA model
Think of INMA like a buyer's agent — but for remodeling. I don't work for a contractor. I work for you. My job is to make sure you know exactly what your project should include and what it should cost, before you sign anything.
I come out as an advocate, not a bidder. We walk the project together and I build a real scope — line by line. No vague "per contract" language. No "that's not included" surprises later.
Using my published Fair Market Report — every rate sourced from public cost data, so you can verify the math yourself — I build your budget line by line. Materials, labor, the works. You can check every number.
A complete, contractor-ready scope and price, in writing. Hand it to any contractor you choose, get bids against it, or use it to check the quote you already have. The number is yours. I never touch your construction money.
I've been on roofs, behind walls, and under houses since I was 15. When I look at your project, I see what most salespeople can't — because I've done the work myself. You get that experience on paper, in a document you can take anywhere.
We've had buyer's agents for houses and agents for insurance for decades. There should have been one for remodeling a long time ago.
The leverage flip
Most homeowners only find out what fair-market actually is after they've signed. By then it's too late to do anything about it.
Walk into every conversation already knowing the number. Your Offer Sheet has the scope, the line items, the materials, and the fair-market price — before anyone hands you a quote.
You know the number before they say it. Leverage flipped.
A salesman sells every day. You remodel a few times in your life. This puts a repeat player on your side of the table. Hire the right guy, the first time.
Standalone products
Every product stands on its own. No percentage of your project. No fee buried in a contract. Flat prices, quoted up front, and all of them start with a free conversation.
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Your project, scoped and priced.
I walk your project, build a full line-item scope with materials and labor, and price it to Spokane fair market. You get a written Offer Sheet you own — take it to any contractor, or use it to check the one you have.
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Already have a quote? Upload it.
I go through it line by line against the Fair Market Report and tell you straight where it lands — what's fair, what's padded, and what's missing.
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Know the number before they say it.
Spokane pricing for siding, windows, doors, and exterior paint — sourced, current, and updated. Read it online or save it as a PDF.
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Do it yourself, with a coach.
I help you spec, source, and finish your own project — material lists, on-call guidance, a second set of eyes when you hit a snag.
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Inspect · Seal · Clean · Report.
Year-round on-site maintenance visit. Roof, gutters, caulking, thermal scan, plus a written report on what needs attention.
Not sure which fits? Text me at (509) 251-7792 and we'll figure it out in five minutes.
My commitment to you
If I lose your trust, I don't have a business. These aren't policies — they're the whole point.
My job is to advocate for you, not protect a payroll. The moment I own a crew, I have a conflict of interest.
The number on your Offer Sheet is fair market. No hidden margin added on top by me.
Your name, number, and project details stay with me. No lead marketplaces, no referral kickbacks, no eight contractors calling you tomorrow.
Every product has a flat price, quoted before we start. Every rate in my Fair Market Report comes from published cost sources you can look up yourself — so the number isn't "trust me," it's math you can verify.
I recommend products based on performance and fit for your project. Not because someone's paying me to.
Your deposit and final payment go directly to whoever does the work. I never hold, collect, or disburse construction funds. Ever.
What homeowners say
Every project Jake takes on is backed by 25 years of field experience and a commitment to keeping you informed every step of the way.
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See the difference
Same products. Same distributors. Same work. The only difference is who's taking a cut — and whether you can see it.
When you hire a national remodeling company, a significant portion of your payment goes to corporate overhead, national advertising, and sales commissions. The people who actually do the work? They see a fraction of what you paid.
INMA shows you the fair-market number for the same products from the same distributors — so you can see the markup before you sign, not after.
Bring me any national company's estimate. I'll show you what that project should actually cost.
Got a national-firm quote?
Same products. Same distributors. Upload what a national firm quoted you and I'll walk you through it line by line against my Fair Market Report — every rate sourced from public cost data you can verify yourself. A fair-market Offer Sheet very often comes in around 20% under a national quote. Free review. No obligation.
Takes 30 seconds. I respond same day with a line-by-line comparison.
What I scope and price
Siding, windows, doors, paint — the outside of your house. Scoped and priced by INMA, or coached if you'd rather do it yourself.
James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement, vinyl, and engineered wood siding. Same product the nationals sell — same distributors, same 15-year color warranty — without the corporate markup.
Entry doors, patio doors, and storm doors — insulated, properly sealed, and built to handle Spokane's weather. Eliminates drafts and cuts energy waste.
Energy-efficient window replacement with low-E glass and argon fills. I use thermal imaging to pinpoint exactly where your home is losing energy — no guesswork, no upselling. Locally manufactured right here in the Inland Northwest by Coeur d'Alene Window.
Full disclosure: I spent 14 years installing these windows for McVay Brothers — the last 5 as their lead installer. I know every series they build and every detail that matters on a Spokane install.
Professional prep, premium paint, and meticulous detail work. I spec the prep and the paint that holds up through Spokane's winters — not the cheapest bid, the right bid.
Want to do it yourself? I'll walk you through the process step by step — from material lists and product selection to on-call guidance when you hit a snag. 25 years of field knowledge in your corner, without the full project cost.
Text me a photo of the problem and a sentence about what you're hoping to do. I'll tell you straight whether it's a repair, a replacement, or nothing to worry about yet. Fair-market pricing you can verify yourself.
Preventive care · year-round
Small problems become big problems fast. UV cracks the caulk. Heat opens up worn paint. The first storm of the season finds the weak spot in your roof. A tune-up catches it before it bills you.
You walk away with a full written report on the remaining lifespan of your roof, siding, windows, paint, and door seals — plus written estimates on anything that needs attention. Estimates valid 60 days.
It's the most common leak source I see — almost always because a roofer in a hurry reused the old flashing. The right fix is cutting grooves and setting solid steel pans instead of reusing galvanized step flashing. Chimneys leak frequently. Don't wait for the ceiling stain.
Play the game. See what Spokane throws at your home.
Win and get 10% off your Tune-Up. One shot per day.
Play to win 10% offStop paying to heat the outdoors
Electric is up 94%. Gas is projected up 114% by 2030. That's not a prediction — it's already happening. The smartest move isn't arguing your utility bill — it's using less energy.
| Utility | 2019 | 2026 | 2030 Est. | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | $81.59/mo | $121.46/mo | $157.94/mo | +94% |
| Natural Gas | $47.79/mo | - | $102.46/mo | +114% |
The biggest source of wasted energy in most Spokane homes isn't your furnace. It's your envelope — old windows, aluminum frames, and uninsulated walls bleeding heat every hour of every winter night.
A single-pane window loses heat 75% faster than a modern ENERGY STAR vinyl double-pane. Aluminum frames are worse — aluminum conducts heat over 1,000× faster than vinyl. If you have frost or condensation pooling on your sills in January, your frames are near exterior temperature inside your house. You're paying for that every month.
New vinyl windows with low-E glass and argon fill cut that loss dramatically. Avista pays up to $225 per window in rebates on contractor-installed ENERGY STAR units — and their Energy Smart Loan lets you finance the rest at 7.5% APR with zero down, paid back on your monthly Avista bill.
I use thermal imaging to pinpoint exactly where your home is losing energy. Infrared scans reveal hidden heat transfer through walls, windows, doors, and gaps invisible to the naked eye.
Hold a lighter or flashlight up to your window glass. You should see 3 or 4 reflections. If one has a metallic green or pink tint, that's your low-E coating working. If they all look the same, your windows don't have low-E and you're losing energy every day.
Not ready for a full project? Book a standalone thermal imaging report — detailed walk-through with written findings so you can see exactly where your home is losing energy.
Book thermal imaging report — $150Put money back in your pocket
Utility rebates can dramatically offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades. I'll show you which rebates your project qualifies for and where to file.
Through Avista's partnership with PSCCU, homeowners can access low-cost financing for energy-efficient upgrades — zero down, with convenient on-bill repayment. Payments as low as $50/month added to your Avista bill.
Meet your advocate
I've been in residential construction since I was 15, learning the trade from my dad. Family man with four kids. I spent 14 years at McVay Brothers / Coeur d'Alene Window — the last 5 as their lead window installer. After that I ran Inland Exteriors LLC here in Spokane from 2018 to 2023, so I understand both the field work and the business side.
Covid hit us at the worst time, and an injury took me off the jobsite for good. I didn't want to leave the trades. So I built the thing that should have existed 20 years ago — a way for homeowners to get a real advocate without paying national-firm overhead or rolling the dice on the cheapest bid.
I know what clean work looks like and where corners get cut — because I've done the work myself. That's the difference between hoping for the best and having someone in your corner who's been there.
Free expert assessment
Tell me what you're thinking and what you want to spend. I'll give you a straight, honest take — is your budget realistic? What should you watch out for? Then, if you want, I'll build your Offer Sheet.
No sales pitch. No runaround. Just 25+ years of field experience, working for you.
Submit your project details — what you want done, your budget, your timeline.
Get an expert opinion — I'll tell you honestly if your budget works and what to expect.
Get your Offer Sheet — scope, materials, fair-market price. Yours to take anywhere.
I'll respond within 24 hours with an honest assessment.
Your info stays with me. I don't sell data or share your details.
Jake will review your project and get back to you within 24 hours with an honest assessment and recommendations.
Or text Jake nowReady to have someone in your corner?
No pressure, no pitch, no commission for me to chase. Just a straight read on your project, your budget, and what it should actually cost.
Text or call — I answer
(509) 251-7792