A draw request that doesn't add up. A contractor who has gone quiet. A remodel that has turned into something you don't recognize. When something feels wrong — mid-build or mid-remodel — you need independent clarity before you act.
No intake forms. Gary will talk through your situation and tell you honestly what The Duncan Group can do.
615-479-5707 Gary Duncan · The Duncan Group theduncangrouptn@gmail.comDisputes rarely start with a dramatic event. They start with a feeling — something is off — and no independent voice to help you read it clearly.
Your contractor is requesting payment and the numbers don't match the work on site. You need independent eyes before you write the check.
Invoices are growing faster than visible progress. You need documentation before you escalate or withhold payment.
The agreement reads clearly in the builder's or contractor's favor. You want to understand your exposure before the next decision.
What was delivered is not what was specified. You need documented evidence — not just a complaint — to hold the right people accountable.
Calls go unreturned. Commitments disappear. The working relationship has eroded and you don't know what your options are.
You haven't called an attorney yet — but you know something is wrong. You want independent documentation in place before you take the next step.
"Most disputes don't start in court. They start with confusion — and one side that arrived better prepared than the other."
BuildaVia and The Duncan Group serve the same side — yours. But they serve you at different moments. Here's how to know which one fits where you are right now.
Proactive oversight from contract signing through move-in. New construction only.
Crisis intervention, dispute documentation, independent owner representation. New construction & remodeling.
All fees are transparent and agreed upon before work begins. Gary will tell you honestly which engagement makes sense — and whether The Duncan Group is the right fit at all.
For early concerns or a single-issue question. You've noticed something but aren't sure whether it warrants escalation.
Comprehensive analysis for payment disputes or performance concerns that require documented leverage.
For active conflicts requiring ongoing advisory support, documentation, and communication strategy over 30 days.
For homeowners actively building or renovating who want independent oversight for the full duration of their project. Minimum 3-month engagement.
Gary talks through your situation first. No commitment required until you know exactly what you're getting.
10 minutes. Tell Gary what's happening. He'll tell you honestly what The Duncan Group can do — and whether it's the right fit.
Send contracts, invoices, photos, and communication records. Gary reviews everything before the engagement formally begins.
Gary produces a written risk summary or full report — organized, documented, and ready to support your next move.
You leave knowing your position and your options — prepared for whatever comes next, including legal conversations if it gets there.
All fees are transparent and agreed upon before work begins.
Attorneys are essential when litigation becomes necessary. But most construction conflicts benefit first from documentation, clarity, and strategy.
Entering a legal conversation prepared — with organized records, a clear account of the dispute, and an independent professional assessment — can significantly reduce cost and unnecessary escalation.
Gary's role is to help you understand your position and document it properly before legal action is considered. Not to replace your attorney. To make sure you're ready when you need one.
One call. Gary talks through your situation. No forms, no commitment — just a direct conversation with the person who will personally do the work.
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