From the Ground Up with Shepherd Construction

From the Ground Up is your essential Tulsa home improvement podcast, brought to you by Drew Stanley of Shepherd Construction. As a veteran-owned, family-run business with 35+ years of expertise, we help homeowners navigate renovations, landscaping, and remodeling—the right way. Get insider tips, avoid costly mistakes, and discover how to build lasting value into your home. Whether you're adding a fence, upgrading your roof, or tackling a full remodel, we’ll guide you from the ground up!

From the Ground Up with Shepherd Construction is a leisure podcast hosted by Shepherd Construction, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shepherd Construction hosts From the Ground Up with Shepherd Construction, a leisure show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  The $22k AC Mistake 80% of Tulsa Homeowners Make (Before the Next Heat Wave Hits)

  Jul 20, 202512 minS1

  <p>That brand-new AC unit could be costing you hundreds extra every month; and most HVAC companies won’t say a word.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this eye-opening episode, Drew Stanley (owner of BBB A+ rated, veteran-owned Shepherd Construction) exposes: </p><p><br /></p><p>The "oversizing" scam burning through Tulsa homeowners’ wallets (and why your unit should *never* match your neighbor’s) </p><p><br /></p><p>How leaky ducts silently steal 25% of your cooling (and the $99 test that proves it) </p><p><br /></p><p>Warranty void tricks 3 local companies use to deny your claims </p><p><br...

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  Episode #10

  Tulsa’s NEW 24-Hour Permit Secret: How to Skip the 2-Week Wait & Save $1,200 on Your Remodel

  Jul 1, 202514 minS1

  <p>Tulsa homeowners, stop waiting weeks for permits! The city’s NEW fast-track system can get your interior remodel approved in 24 hours instead of 2 weeks. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this game-changing episode, Drew Stanley (owner of BBB A+ rated, veteran-owned Shepherd Construction) reveals:</p><p><br /></p>​ The hidden $1,200 cost of every week you wait for permits (hint: it’s not just paperwork)​ Why only 16 appointment slots exist daily (and the 3 phone numbers that book them)​ The “bulletproof application” strategy that gets same-day approval​ 3 deal-breaker requirements most contractors don’t warn you about (floodplain, septic, square footage limits)​ The military-precisi...

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  Episode #9

  Paint Nightmare on Elm Street: How Wrong Colors Can Slash $20k Off Your Tulsa Home's Value

  Jun 25, 202514 minS1

  <p>Tulsa homeowners, beware! That trendy exterior paint color could be costing you thousands. In this eye-opening episode, Drew Stanley (owner of BBB A+ rated, veteran-owned Shepherd Construction) reveals: </p><p><br /></p><p>The "radioactive orange" mistake that killed a Brady District home sale ($9,700 lesson) </p><p><br /></p><p>Why Tulsa's sun fades paint 23% faster than other cities (and how to stop it) </p><p><br /></p><p>3 HOA-approved color combos that boost home value in Brookside, Southern Hills & beyond </p><p><br /></p><p>The hidden HOA rules most painters don't warn you about </p><p><br /><...

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  Episode #8

  2025 Kitchen Remodel Disasters: How to Avoid Wasting $30k on Tulsa’s Hottest Trends

  Jun 25, 202516 minS1

  <p>Thinking about a kitchen remodel this year? Before you commit to bold colors, smart appliances, or that Instagram-perfect pantry, listen to this episode! Drew Stanley, owner of Shepherd Construction (BBB A+, veteran-owned), reveals: </p><p><br /></p>​The #1 mistake Tulsa homeowners make with "smart" kitchens (and the $6,000 fix no one warns you about) ​Why your dream pantry could violate a hidden Tulsa city code (costing you $9,000 in mold repairs) ​How to use trendy colors WITHOUT tanking your home’s resale value (hint: it’s all about strategic placement) ​An electrician’s secret to keeping your gorgeous new kitchen functional during blackou...

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  Episode #7

  Tulsa Roofing Nightmares: How to Avoid a $20,000 Disaster (Before the Next Storm Hits)

  May 22, 202516 minS1

  <p>Your Roof is One Storm Away From Disaster—Here’s How to Stop It </p><p><br /></p><p>A Brookside family thought they’d scored a deal with an out-of-state "storm chaser" roofing crew—until their brand-new roof started leaking six months later. The repair bill? $18,700. This week, we reveal: </p><p><br /></p><p>* The "Two-Nail Rule" scam voiding warranties on 80% of Tulsa roofs (and how to spot it before it’s too late)</p><p>* Why "3-tab shingles" are a ticking time bomb in Oklahoma’s hail alley (and what to demand instead)</p><p>* The gutter mista...

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