1.2M+ regional line items, updated monthly.
Pull a bottom-up estimate by ZIP code across foundation, framing, mechanicals, and finishes — so you walk into financing conversations with a number you can defend.
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Owner-Builder Planning Platform
Build smarter. Build faster. Build the home you've been planning for years — without the chaos.
HomesBuilder is the only planning platform built for owner-builders and self-managing renovators. A 12-phase roadmap, 3,800+ vetted contractors, and live budgeting tools — so you can run a custom build or major renovation without hiring a traditional general contractor.
- 142,000+ registered owner-builders
- 9,300+ active builds coordinated today
- 4.8/5 across 38,000+ post-project reviews
The HomesBuilder Roadmap
A step-by-step plan for every phase of your build.
Every free build plan you receive is organized around our proprietary 12-phase residential construction roadmap — the same structured workflow used by 42,000+ projects since 2017. No guesswork about what comes next, no missing permits, no surprise subcontractor gaps.
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01 – 03
Vision, Site & Feasibility
Define the program, evaluate the lot, run feasibility against your budget, and lock the scope before you spend a dollar on design.
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04 – 06
Design, Engineering & Permitting
Coordinate architects, structural engineers, and code requirements. Our in-house licensed project managers review every plan before submission.
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07 – 09
Contractor Match & Procurement
Pull quotes from license-checked, insurance-verified contractors in our 3,800-strong network, then lock long-lead materials before pricing shifts.
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10 – 12
Build, Inspect & Closeout
Run the schedule on a mobile Gantt, pass inspections on the first attempt, and close out warranties, manuals, and final retainage cleanly.
By the numbers · 2024 platform data
Platform-validated averages from 9,300+ active builds.
$41,200
Typical savings on a $380K build vs. hiring a traditional general contractor
3,800+
Vetted contractors across all 50 states, license- and insurance-checked within 90 days
9,300+
Active builds coordinated on the platform at any given time
4.8 / 5
Average satisfaction across 38,000+ post-project reviews from owner-builders
Two tools, one workflow
Free Build Cost Estimator
Vetted Contractor Network
Estimate the build. Match the team. Then request the plan.
Before you commit to a full build plan, get the two numbers every owner-builder needs first: a defensible cost estimate, and a shortlist of contractors who can actually deliver the work in your county.
3,800+ pros, license- and insurance-verified.
Every contractor in the network is license-checked, insurance-verified, and review-screened within the last 90 days. Match by trade, region, and project size.
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From plan to permit to punchlist
Planning that extends into financing and day-to-day coordination.
HomesBuilder doesn't stop at the estimate. Once your plan is built, the same workspace carries you through construction-loan shopping and the daily schedule of an active jobsite.
Construction-loan comparison
Compare quotes from 14 lenders side-by-side in under 4 minutes. Adjust loan-to-cost, draw schedule, and term length, and see monthly payments update live.
Compare loan options →Mobile-first build scheduler
A Gantt-style schedule built for owner-builders. Coordinate subs, inspections, and material deliveries from your phone — the same scheduler running 9,300+ active builds today.
See the scheduler →PM-reviewed plans before permitting
Our in-house team of 28 licensed construction project managers reviews every plan before permitting submission — catching code and sequencing issues before they cost you on-site.
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Recognized · Reviewed
“An unusually rigorous planning tool for owner-builders — the kind of structured, permit-ready workflow you'd hope a general contractor was running in the background.”
Featured in This Old House Editor's Pick 2024 and named a HousingWire Top 50 PropTech Company in 2023 and 2024. Every plan is reviewed by an in-house team that includes 28 licensed construction project managers and 6 former code-enforcement officers.