Memphis Residential Rehabilitation · CoreLend Preferred Contractor
You Close. We Build. On Time.
50+
PROPERTIES REHAB
97%
First-Submission Draw Approvals
45
Avg. Days to Completion
$0
Surprise Change Orders
Seamless from Start to Finish
How CoreBuild & CoreLend Work Together
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Step 1
CoreLend Funds Your Deal
You get approved and CoreLend covers 100% of your purchase and rehab costs. Your draw schedule is set before closing.
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Step 2
CoreBuild Scopes & Builds
We walk the property, produce a line-item scope aligned to CoreLend’s draw format, and get to work on day one. Every milestone is documented in Buildertrend.
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Step 3
Draws Approved. Done.
We submit draw requests the moment milestones are hit — with photos, sign-offs, and documentation CoreLend approves on first submission.
Built For Lenders
Why CoreLend Investors Choose CoreBuild
We don’t just manage rehabs — we manage the lender relationship. Our scopes are built to align with CoreLend Financial’s draw schedules from day one, so your capital moves on time and your project closes clean.
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Lender-Aligned Scopes
Every estimate is structured to match CoreLend’s draw schedule format — no translation required. Line items are clear, documented, and defensible at inspection time.
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Inspection-Ready Progress
We document everything through Buildertrend — photo logs, milestones, and completion sign-offs that satisfy draw inspection requirements without the back-and-forth.
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No Surprise Change Orders
All scope changes are pre-approved and documented before work begins. We flag issues early, not after the money is spent. Your budget stays predictable.
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Direct Lender Coordination
We communicate directly with CoreLend’s team when needed. Draws are our problem, not yours. We handle the documentation so you can focus on your next acquisition.
Ready to Submit Your CoreLend Rehab Estimate?
We’ll turn your scope request around in 48 hours — formatted for CoreLend review and priced to protect your margins.
Our Process
From Loan Approval to Final Walkthrough
A process designed for lenders, investors, and the Memphis market — predictable from start to finish.
Phase 1 — Pre-Close
Scope & Estimate
We walk the property before your loan closes, produce a line-item scope built to CoreLend’s draw format, and flag any hidden issues early. No surprises later.
Phase 2 — Active Rehab
Build & Document
Work begins on day one. Every milestone is photographed and logged in Buildertrend. You get real-time visibility. Draw requests are submitted the moment milestones are hit.
Phase 3 — Close Out
Final & Handoff
Final walkthrough, punch list completion, and lender-ready close-out documentation. Your property is rent-ready or market-ready — and your lender has everything they need.
Recent Work
Memphis Properties We've Delivered
Full Rehab · Completed
1488 Lyndale Ave
Exterior + Systems · Completed
3767 Mandalay Dr
Timeline: 42 days
Kitchen + Bath · Completed
456 Hewlett Ave
Rental Ready · Completed
4514 Ross Rd
Flip · Completed
3942 James St
"Every draw submitted. Every milestone documented. Every inspection approved first time. CoreBuild didn't just build our property — they protected our investment."
Memphis Real Estate Investor · CoreLend Borrower
Got a Competitor Quote?
We'll Match It. Or Beat It. In 24 Hours.
Shopping around is smart. So is knowing your options. Send us any quote from another Memphis contractor and we’ll review it line by line and come back to you within 24 hours.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a straight answer on whether we can do it better.
The People Behind the Work
Memphis-Born. Builder-Run.
Led by People Who've Been On the Job Site.
CoreBuild is led by Rich Harell, Business Manager and Memphis-based contractor with over a decade of experience in residential rehabilitation, HVAC, and real estate project management across Shelby County.
We understand what lenders like CoreLend Financial need, because we’ve been on job sites when draws fell through due to poor documentation. We built our entire process around making that a non-issue for our clients.
Every project runs through a dedicated project manager with direct accountability to you and your lender. You’ll always know who’s responsible, what’s happening, and when the next milestone hits.
Licensed TN Contractors
Insured & Bonded
Buildertrend Certified
HVAC Specialists
Memphis Metro Experts
Rich Harell
Business Manager
Rich.Harrell@core-build.com
Cell: 901-661-2327
Harvey McClure
Senior Project Manager
Harvey.McClure@core-build.com
Cell: 901-598-2397
Jesse Blackley
Project Manager
Jesse.Blackley@core-build.com
Cell:731-903-0957
Jesse Blackley
Senior Support Specialist
Cathrine.Gutierrez@core-build.com
Cell: 901-350-0526
Common Questions
Everything You Want to Know Before You Call
We can typically mobilize within 3–5 business days of loan closing. If you bring us in pre-close for scoping, we can have a crew staged and ready to go the day your loan funds.
Every change is documented as a formal change order before work begins. We won’t touch anything outside the original scope without your written approval and lender sign-off. No surprises on your budget or draw schedule.
Absolutely. We regularly have active job sites across Shelby County and are happy to set up a walkthrough so you can see our documentation standards, crew quality, and site management firsthand. Just reach out and we’ll set it up.
Yes. CoreBuild is fully licensed, insured, and bonded in the state of Tennessee. We can provide certificates of insurance directly to your lender as part of the loan package.
Yes. While we have a strong relationship with CoreLend Financial, we work with all hard money lenders, bridge lenders, and conventional investors across the Memphis metro. Our documentation process is adaptable to any draw schedule format.
We submit draw requests directly through Buildertrend with full photo documentation and milestone sign-offs. Our 97% first-submission approval rate means CoreLend rarely needs to come back for more info — which keeps your project timeline on track.
We primarily serve Shelby County and the greater Memphis metro, including DeSoto and Fayette counties. If you have a project just outside this area, reach out — we evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
Send us the competitor’s quote through our Beat Any Quote tool. We’ll review it line by line and either match it, beat it, or explain exactly why our number is what it is. We’d rather lose a job honestly than win one by cutting corners you’ll pay for later.
Let's Get to Work
Start Your Rehab Estimate
Whether you’re a CoreLend borrower looking for a contractor partner or a Memphis investor ready to move on your next acquisition — we’ll have a scope back to you in 48 hours.