Builder Stories Creating Order in Construction | Brandon Sinkler of Coastal Builders and Consultants
Nov 11, 2025
Brandon Sinkler, president of Coastal Builders and Consultants and former firefighter/paramedic turned home remodeler. He talks about moving from flips to licensed contracting, building SOPs and systems to scale, hiring key staff and managing trade relationships, and plans to expand into new-home builds in Florida.
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From Firefighter To House Flipper
- Brandon left a 15-year career as a firefighter and paramedic to start flipping houses in 2017.
- He wanted schedule flexibility and higher income to support his family, which motivated the leap.
Licenses Led To Bigger Opportunities
- Brandon got his GC license in 2019 and a real estate license in 2021 after starting with flips.
- A friend asked him to GC four rehabs and that opportunity grew into dozens of projects and the core of his company.
Scope Language Prevents Scope Creep
- Clear, specific scope language prevents misunderstandings with subcontractors and clients.
- Ambiguous wording like 'install 200 linear feet of trim' creates different expectations and disputes.