How Our Custom Home Build Consulting Empowers You to Take Control of Your Dream Project

Building your dream home doesn’t have to mean handing over control—or your budget—to a general contractor. At Dream Build Consulting, we provide a unique alternative way to build. we offer expert step-by-step support that empowers you to take charge of your custom home build, while we guide you through the entire process with confidence and clarity.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1 – Plan your build

We begin with your vision. Whether you’re building on rural land, in a new subdivision, or replacing an existing structure, we’ll start by reviewing your plans and construction drawings in detail.

You’ll receive:

Expert feedback to reduce costs and explore cost effective improvements
A clear, accurate project estimate
A fully customized schedule
Material selection suggestions & samples sent to your door
A complete active budget worksheet

This phase sets the foundation for a well-organized, cost-effective build that stays on track from day one.

Step 2 – hire & coordinate

Next, we help you prepare for construction by selecting the right teams and laying the groundwork for a smooth project.

You’ll get:

We gather all the essential information so you can confidently select and hire subcontractors—maintaining full control of your project while avoiding unnecessary general contractor markups. We’re with you every step of the way.

Step 3 – Build With Expert Coaching

Now it’s time to build—with us behind the scenes to support you every step of the way.

You’ll receive:

Full availability for urget support & guidance
Weekly meetings to review progress, address issues, and plan action items for the following week
Regular updates to your budget and scheduling documents
Continuous material selection assistance and coordination tips
Selection sheet live document to track all materials selected & timelines for ordering
Guidance on managing subtrades and ensuring accuracy of work
Contact sheet live document to track all subtrades & vendors selected

You stay in charge of your build — but you’re never alone. With our expert guidance at every stage, we help bring your dream home to life with clarity, confidence, and care from foundation to finishes.

Our model vs a general contractor model

Feature / Cost Item	General Contractor	Dream Build Consulting
Base Construction Budget	$1,000,000	$1,000,000
Construction Fee	15–20% ($150,000 – $200,000)	❌ None
Project Management Fee	10–15% ($100,000 – $150,000)	❌ None
In-House Labour Charges	Inflated hourly rates + markup	❌ No in-house labour
Subcontractor Pricing	Often marked up, non-transparent	✅ Transparent — Client pays directly
Consulting / Support Fee	❌ None	✅ Negotiable flat fee (e.g., $100,000)
Estimated Total Project Cost	$1,350,000 – $1,450,000+	$1,100,000

Ready to Build Smarter?

Let’s talk about your vision and how we can help you take control of your custom home build.