Craft
We build houses that last. The trades we work with have been with us for a decade or more, and their work shows up in the finishes, the framing, and the years-later walk-throughs.
Owner-builder services · Utah County
Custom Utah homes, built with their owners.
We’re a licensed general contractor structured around you. The trades, supplier relationships, and 25 years of craft — ours. The vision and every final decision — yours.
25
Years in the Utah market
9–10 mo
Average build time
15–20%
Typical client savings
6.5%
Flat fee, no markups
What we do differently
You own the build. We run it.
Most general contractors make money by keeping you out of the process. We make money by keeping you in it. Your involvement is the whole point — it’s how you get a custom home at a price that actually makes sense.
Expert guidance
A licensed GC beside you on every decision — trades, suppliers, inspections, and financing all handled.
Flat, honest fees
6.5% of build cost. No square-foot games, no cost-plus surprises, no percentage-of-savings tricks.
Faster builds
9–10 month average. Schedule discipline means less time on your construction loan — and real dollars saved.
How we work
Three commitments we hold to on every build.
Clarity
Every dollar is accounted for on a running ledger you see weekly. No square-foot games, no cost-plus surprises. Our fee is a flat number we agree on up front.
Agency
You make the decisions a homeowner should make. We make the decisions a builder should make. When the line blurs, we err toward putting it back in your hands.
Our approach
Four stages, paced to your life — not to a builder’s quota.
01
A first conversation
We sit down with you — in person or over a call. You describe the home, the budget, the timeline. We tell you honestly whether it pencils.
02
Lot, plans, and finishes
Already have a lot, or still looking? We help with both. Then we refine plans, pressure-test the estimate, and make finish choices you won’t regret.
03
Build
We bring the schedule, the trades, and the supplier relationships. You make the decisions. We walk the site with you every week.
04
Close
City approvals, final punch, move-in. Most of our clients are in their new home in 9–10 months from groundbreak.
A candid look at the numbers
What a $500K build looks like, four ways.
Same lot, same build, same market. The difference is the path you take to get there.
| Custom Builder | General Contractor | Owner Builder | OwnerTrack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. months to finish | 15–18 | 15–18 | 12–15 | 9–10 |
| Builder management fee | 12% | 12% | — | 6.5% |
| Builder fee (on $500K build) | $60,000 | $60,000 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Loan origination | $3,750 | $3,750 | $7,500 | $3,750 |
| Construction loan interest | $27,786 | $27,786 | $81,105 | $27,786 |
| Total PMI | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | — |
| Supplier savings | — | — | — | −$20,000 |
| Total estimated cost | $151,536 | $106,536 | $99,105 | $44,036 |
Estimates reflect typical Utah County builds. PMI mitigation depends on lot equity. Supplier savings vary by project. These numbers are representative, not guaranteed.
Questions we hear often
The answers people actually want before a first call.
More on the About page, or send a note — we’ll read it personally.
Am I really the builder?
You’re the owner — and the project’s decision-maker. We’re the licensed general contractor beside you. You make the calls a homeowner should make. We make the calls a builder should make. The line is drawn clearly, in writing, up front.
What does it actually cost?
Our base engagement is a flat 6.5% of build cost — compared to the 10–12% most general contractors charge. Full-partnership engagements are priced as a flat fee based on scope. No square-foot games, no cost-plus escalation.
How long does the build take?
Most of our builds deliver in 9–10 months, versus the 15–18 month industry average. Less time on your construction loan is real money, and the pace comes from our schedule discipline — not from cutting corners.
Do I need to know anything about construction?
No. You need to know what kind of home you want to live in. We handle the rest — and explain anything you want explained. Most of our clients spend two to four hours a week on the build at peak.
Next step
If you’re thinking about building, let’s talk.
A first conversation with Addison and Sam takes about an hour. Bring a budget, a timeline, and any inspiration you’ve saved. We’ll be candid about whether an owner-build fits your life.