The Owner Builder Project

You may be asking yourself, "Why would I wan't to be an owner builder? I have my own job and career. I'd rather someone else do it."

Fair enough, it isn't an easy task to build your own home. The benefits are tremendous though. An owner builder is in charge of where and what their home will be. When complete, an owner built home is really a castle. The owner builder is confident that their project was built with quality and care, because they ran the show. And statistics show that an owner builder can save between 15-40% on the overall cost of the home.

Can you imagine saving even 15% on the typical $250,000.00 home. Thirty seven thousand five hundred dollars is a full years salary for many people. That could go towards your retirement OR... you could build that much more home.

Is the extra effort worth it? Many thousands of Americans believe it is and are taking the plunge. Become an owner builder.

This is a topic that scares a lot of people. Often, an owner builder feels intimidated by trade contractors. If they see something they are uncomfortable with, the owner builder may not speak up because of a lack of confidence.

Remember, this is your project. You are not just the owner, you are the manager. Being a manager doesn't mean you have to know everything. That's why there are trades in the first place. Specialization in construction allows for the project manager to run the homebuilding process WITHOUT being a master tradesman.

Think about this when you approach a contractor with a concern. They work for you and you are overseeing the whole process. They should answer your concern and if you don't understand clearly, say so. Tap into their expertise and become more knowledgeable. They will appreciate your interest in their specialty and will also respect that you are taking time to actually be on the jobsite.