Anyone GC'd their own home?

[Pirate]

Cost and 8.....I hope it has not come to that. At 8% you lose money, your time is worth nothing, you would be better off sitting at home than exposing yourself to the liability.

I would never question your wisdom Yellow Hammer, but if you cover your insurance and make 8% it beats the hell out of sitting at home. I have built a few ;-) houses and something approaching 2 million feet of commercial space so I do have a passing knowledge of the business. I guess you haven't looked at the permit output at the local gubment office lately?

If you are truly serious I can point you to a few reputable people who might be willing to do just this if you PM me elenamaria.

 

[florida girl]

I'd say that since you have been your own GC before, you're more aware of the potential pitfalls, and might be okay, but I also worry that you aren't here full time and don't know the local contractors & subs.

Two caveats - no unions here and cost plus still leaves a lot of room for inflation if they're creative or change orders if your plans are not 100% or you change things.

Maybe you should try Gold Crown Services, then you'd be assured of both the contractor, and the subs, that they held to the standard advertised in their Customer Bill of Rights. http://www.getgoldcrown.com