We combine the nation’s most powerful construction loans with owner builder consulting for do-it-yourself home building.

BuildMax is an owner builder consulting firm, specializing in assisting individuals and families in the construction or remodel of their own home.

BuildMax is driven by professionally trained consultants, an elite customer support staff, and a network of strategic lending partners offering construction loans which creates for their clients the consumer’s advantage. BuildMax creates a Win/Win situation for their clients by showing owner builders how to create a home style that matches their lifestyle in the most efficient and effective way possible.

BuildMax is America’s premier owner builder consulting service because:

1. As a construction industry insider, BuildMax understands the hidden rules of the residential design/build process, is aware of the complexity of construction loans and is willing to enhance owner builders in their decision making ability;
2. As a construction consultant, BuildMax firmly believes in the inherent right of the owner builder to self-governance when it comes to owning property and creating a home on that property;
3. As a community member, BuildMax realizes a good value for the dollar spent translates into durable product choices, a dependable schedule, and an affordable budget for owner builders.

BuildMax works for owner builders by:

1. Providing guidance and support as a means to navigate the residential design/build process from early design to occupancy;
2. Offering 100% construction loans on land, materials, labor, permits, fees, closing costs and NO payments for 12 months while you build your own home;
3. Realizing there’s no best way to create a home plan so you enjoy the freedom to choose a stock plan, work with a residential designer, or hire an architect;
4. Emphasizing the full range of methods to construct a home, including modular, panelized, stick-frame, concrete, steel and log as well as a variety of local suppliers and lumber yards in your vicinity;
5. Insisting that owner builders choose the trade contractors that work best for them or work with family members to do-it-yourself when feasible.

The BuildMax goal is to empower owner builders with the consumer’s advantage!

At BuildMax, we believe if knowledge and experience are shared right from the start between all participants of the building community, collaboration leads to a better outcome for an owner builder project.

What is the BuildMax Model for planning and organizing a home building project?

When the owner builder manages a home building project, the basic steps, which require collaboration with the building community, are to Dream, Design, Bid and Build.

First step is for you to allow yourself to Dream.

Be visionary. You're creating a home style to match your lifestyle. Articulate your personal story and talk it over with your family. It's vital to understand what you can afford. Get pre-qualified for a construction loan. Consider product options and décor items matching the architectural style that appeals to you. Think about what you truly value most about your lifestyle.

Second step is for you to enhance your Design.

Be sure your site is buildable to your satisfaction at a reasonable cost. Examine what's already been accomplished on projects similar to yours. Look around your neighborhood for what others have accomplished. Do a more thorough cost analysis to provide to the construction loan lender. Decide on an architectural style and floor plan layout. Collaborate with the building community.

Third step is for you to solicit Bid proposals.

Drawings and Specifications must be substantially complete and integrated together. Communication sheets are essential. Your scope of work must be budget based per your construction loan pre-qualification. Site layout includes utility, safety and building green plan. Negotiate conditions with suppliers and contractors you know and trust.

Fourth step is for you to take charge of the Build phase.

After your construction loan closing you will manage product deliveries and work flow at your job site. Control expenses by holding suppliers and contractors accountable to the conditions of your agreement. Use product specifications to follow installation instructions and maintain warrantees. Get inspections approved and corrected for final occupancy. As you Dream, Design, Bid, and Build your project, you’ll be making decisions about the construction components that comprise your entire home building system.

The BuildMax support team assists you throughout your entire home building experience.