Build it yourself. With backup.
You don't need to pay a builder's markup to build your home. But it helps to have someone in your corner that has experience building a home. Someone who has already learned the hard lessons that cost money and time.
Hire a GC
Hands-off, but you're paying for it. A general contractor manages everything, and their fee (typically 15-25% of total construction costs) is baked into the price.
Owner-builder with consulting
Real savings with a real safety net. You manage the trades, but we help you plan the project, evaluate bids, build the schedule, and navigate the hard parts. You're never guessing.
Owner-builder solo
Maximum savings potential, but you're on your own. No one to call when the framer no-shows or the inspector flags something you didn't expect.
Everything a builder knows.
Without the builder's markup.
Pre-construction planning
The same thorough project plan, budget, and schedule our full-service clients get, tailored to your build.
Finding the right trades
We'll teach you how to find, vet, and contract reliable subs, and what red flags to watch for.
Bid review
Not sure if a bid is fair? We'll compare it against market benchmarks and flag anything that's missing or overpriced.
Scheduling
A construction schedule that accounts for the order things actually need to happen, not just a list of dates.
Inspection prep
We'll walk you through what inspectors are looking for so there are no surprises when they show up.
Draw management
Construction loan draws can be confusing. We help you stay on top of the process so your funds release when you need them.
On-call support
Building a house means questions at every turn. We're available throughout your build, not just at the beginning.
Maybe you got a builder's quote and thought, "I could do this for less." Maybe you've managed projects before and know you have the skills, just not the construction-specific knowledge. Or maybe you just want more control over how your home gets built and where your money goes. That's exactly who this is for.
See how much you could save.
Plug in some basics about your project and we'll show you a ballpark comparison of what it might cost across all three approaches.
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