Q. Can I build my own home if I don’t have any building experience?

A. Yes. 95% of our clients have no building experience at all, and they do just fine because a professional Built-By-Owner consultant is with them every step of the way.

Q. I’m not handy at all. I can’t even pound a nail in straight. Does that matter?

A. No. With the Built-By-Owner process, most of our clients do very little physical work. Their main tool is a phone.

Q. Won’t it be a full time job running my own project?

A. No. On the average, most of our clients spend 8-10 hours each week a day making calls, paying bills and checking the work on their project.

Q. How much can I save with Built-By-Owner?

A. Since you pay for materials and subcontractors directly, there is no markup which saves you money. How much varies from project to project. And if you would like, you can save even more by doing some of the work yourself. Doing the work is sweat equity where using your brain is smart equity. Our compensation is based on a fixed fee that takes into account the size and complexity of your project.

Q. What if I can’t get an owner-builder loan locally?

A. Many mortgage lenders look favorably on Built-By-Owner owner-builders because of our track record of building and remodeling quality homes that are worth more than the original mortgage amount.

Q. Who pays the bills?

A. You do. You control the money and monitor costs as the project progresses.

Q. Do I need to find land or have my building plans before I call Built-By-Owner?

A. No, because getting our professional help before you buy the land or prepare the plans can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Q. How can I find good subcontractors?

A. Built-By-Owner has quality subcontractors who have proven track records. They deliver quality service and competitive pricing. Plus, you’ll have instant clout as a Built-By-Owner client.

Q. Can I use my own subcontractors?

A. Yes, because you are in charge.

Q. Can Built-By-Owner help me with my remodel?

A. Yes! Many families have successfully remodeled or added on to their homes using the Built-By-Owner System.