For over 40 years, South Florida homeowners and developers have called on Stanley Schachne AIA to help them build, renovate, and navigate the complexities of construction in Broward County. As a licensed Florida architect (AR12151) and licensed general contractor (CGC-057827), Stan has guided hundreds of projects from initial design through certificate of occupancy — custom homes, additions, interior renovations, and commercial spaces across the region.
HouseHelpPro.com is built on a simple idea: that expertise shouldn't be locked behind a consultation fee. Too many South Florida homeowners make costly mistakes — hiring the wrong contractor, skipping permits, misunderstanding zoning rules — simply because they didn't have access to straightforward, professional guidance before they started.
What You'll Find Here
This site is designed to be a practical information repository for anyone building or renovating in South Florida. Through in-depth articles and an accompanying podcast, Stan covers the topics that matter most: renovation do's and don'ts, how to build a realistic budget, navigating Broward County's permitting process, hurricane-resistant construction, hiring the right team, and much more.
Every article is written from direct, hands-on experience — not theory. Stan has seen what works, what doesn't, and what tends to go wrong. HouseHelpPro is where he shares that knowledge openly, so you can make better decisions before a single dollar is spent.
A Resource Built for South Florida
South Florida's construction environment is unique: hurricane codes, flood zones, HOA restrictions, and Broward County's specific permitting requirements all add layers of complexity that generic home improvement advice simply doesn't address. This site does.
Welcome — and if you have a question Stan hasn't covered yet, reach out directly.