You have been saving pictures from magazines and websites for years! Now is the time!
You want to update your kitchen and baths, make your home more tech-savvy or user friendly, and invest in your current home!
Yes you can! And depending on how little help or guidance you choose to request, as the project continues, you can save even more money!
| Steps | Advice/Guidance | TEAM UP |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine Budget for project | Client | Client |
| 2. Site Meeting | Client/Builder | Client/Builder: We will determine what is needed for site & design prep |
| 3. Soils test | Client/Builder | Builder orders soil study |
| 4. Features list | Client lists features in home | Client/Advisor |
| 5. Pre-cost projection | Client/Builder prepare Excel report based on features | Builder does cost projection report based on features |
| 6. Design/Development | Client with own designer or ours, with features list | Builder will attend meetings with designer |
| 7. Engineering for permitting | Client hires & assists Engineer | Builder will hire/assist Engineer |
| 8. Bidding | We will get bids for 80% of sub-contractor work | Builder will meet for selections on all amenities for sub-contractors |
| 9. Choosing sub-contractors | Client collects subs insurances, proposals, and contracts | Builder will have insurances, proposals & contracts, client will verify |
| 10. Permitting | Client submits plans to governing area Zoning | If needed, Builder will go to Zoning for or with Client |
| 11. Pre-construction Meetings | Client | Client |
| 12. Break Ground | Builder/Client prepare 3 phase building plan | Builder/Client prepare building plan; Client signs sub proposals; all meet at site |
| 13. Order Materials | Client orders all materials | Builder will set up ordering with vendors. Client will make final order and payments |
| 14. Managing Costs | Client manages with advice | Builder reviews invoices before payment and helps manage costs |
| 15. Change Orders | Client negotiates with subs or vendors | We help client evaluate/review all change orders |
| 16. After Hours Calls | For emergencies only | We will use email for decisions/clarity |
| 17. After permitting site visits | 20-24 visits, including contractor meetings | Builder/Client will attend at least 10X |
| 18. Inspections by Zoning | Client schedules inspections & schedules work | We will schedule, attend & schedule work |
Congratulations you have your Dream Home with "built in" equity, and you did it!
You will find that you know every inch of your property. You also know what quality materials and workmanship you have and how to maintain it without worry!
When your project is complete and friends ask, "Who was your builder?" You can confidently respond, "I am the builder"! Don't be surprised when they call you for advice!
Enjoy your "Happily Ever After"!
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I am a building contractor for residential and commercial projects. I have been building and remodeling for a variety of clients for over 20 years. But the one thing that was of most concern to all of them was the budget. We were always trying to stretch the dollars to get the most value.
I have found that if the client is willing to do some of the work themselves or recruit friends and family to help, then the budget stretches to include more items on the client's wish list.
Some clients had access to family or friends that were plumbers or electricians or who were designers. If these folks gave their services for free or at a reduced cost, then the money saved could be used elsewhere or it was saved as equity in the home.
So why couldn't client's save money by taking over some or many of the general contractors duties? Most clients do not have time or money to spend on getting my licenses and experience before they start their own project. But with some guidance from me they could benefit from my licenses and experience, at a reduced cost from what it would cost for me to be the sole supervisor of their project! Of course they can save some money, 10- 25% by doing some or many of the supervisory and decision making duties with me nearby to answer questions!
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