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Q: What administrative services does CMGWA provide?

CMGWA organizes owner-provided project information, budget documents, bid documents, schedules, selections, and milestone records. The homeowner directs the project and makes all construction decisions.

Q: Can I choose my own contractors?

Yes. The homeowner selects, hires, directs, and pays properly licensed, bonded, and insured contractors. CMGWA may administratively send owner-approved bid requests and organize responses.

Administrative support and organized project information for homeowners who direct their own build—with the potential to save $100K+.

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40+ owner-builder projects supportedTypical 6–7 month build$100K+ average savings

Administrative support for owner-builders

You direct the build. We organize the paperwork and information.

Traditional builders often add substantial overhead and markup. CMGWA offers qualified Washington homeowners a different path: you remain the owner-builder and retain full control while we provide administrative support, recordkeeping systems, and an organized workspace.

CMGWA does not act as your general contractor, direct or supervise construction, select contractors, approve work, or make construction decisions. The homeowner is responsible for the project and all decisions from design through occupancy.

Custom modern farmhouse ranch home with stone, timber and dark siding

Featured custom home

A perfectly balanced 2,400 sq. ft. ranch.

Four to five bedrooms, 3½ to 4½ bathrooms, upgraded finishes and a generous outdoor-living connection—all customizable for your property through our owner/builder program.

2,400 sq. ft.4–5 bedrooms$528K planning estimate

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Owner-builder projects we’ve supported

Real Washington projects. Individual visions.

Every home starts with a different property, plan, and set of owner decisions. CMGWA provided administrative and project-organization support for these owner-directed projects.

Custom home project in Clark County, Washington — Clark County, WA

Custom home project in Toutle, Washington — Toutle, WA

Custom home project in Castle Rock, Washington — Castle Rock, WA

Custom home project in Lewis County, Washington — Lewis County, WA

Completed custom home with attached garage in Castle Rock, Washington — Castle Rock, WA

Custom home project in Cathlamet, Washington — Cathlamet, WA

Custom home project in Kelso, Washington — Kelso, WA

Custom home project in Longview, Washington — Longview, WA

Custom home project in Woodland, Washington — Woodland, WA

Custom home project in Onalaska, Washington — Onalaska, WA

Custom home project in Vancouver, Washington — Vancouver, WA

40+Projects supported

3 yearsProven program

6–7 monthsTypical build time

$100K+Average savings per home

Yes—we have testimonials and past clients who love singing our praises. Ask us to connect you with references during your free consultation.

$100K+

Potential savings

Put that money into your home—not unnecessary markup.

Your actual savings depend on the home, location, finishes, bids, market conditions, and work you choose to complete yourself.

Administrative services

Organized information for your owner-directed custom build.

Budget document preparation

We organize owner-provided plans, selections, and cost information into a budget document for lender review.

Lender contact information

We may provide contact information for lenders familiar with owner-builder loans. The homeowner and lender make all financing decisions.

Bid-document administration

At your request, we can send owner-approved bid requests and organize responses for your review. You select and contract with every trade.

Project recordkeeping

We maintain owner-directed schedules, decision logs, documents, and milestone records. We do not direct or supervise construction.

Owner Build Manager

Your owner-directed budget records, schedule, bids, takeoffs, selections, and files stay organized in one app.

Your project, your decisions

You select, hire, direct, and pay properly licensed, bonded, and insured contractors and remain responsible for the work.

Owner Build Manager

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Your Custom Home

Budget statusOn track

Next milestoneFraming

Your entire build, finally in one place.

No scattered spreadsheets. No wondering what comes next. See your budget, schedule, bids, takeoffs, selections, and documents in one organized workspace.

Transparent from day one

One flat $25,000 administrative-services fee.

No percentage-based contractor markup. Payments are tied to documented project milestones.

To begin$15K

Administrative intake, budget-document preparation, lender contact information, and owner-approved bid-request administration.

Framing passed$6K

Due when the permitting authority or owner’s inspector documents that the framing inspection passed.

Occupancy issued$4K

Final payment when the permitting authority issues the occupancy permit.

Blueprint document-preparation services are also available for $1.50 per square foot. Licensed design or engineering work, when required, is provided by separately retained professionals.

Common questions

What Washington owner-builders want to know.

What administrative services does CMGWA provide?

CMGWA organizes owner-provided project information, records, budget documents, bid documents, schedules, selections, and milestone records. The homeowner directs the project and makes all construction decisions.

Is CMGWA my general contractor?

No. CMGWA does not act as the general contractor, direct or supervise construction, select contractors, approve work, or make construction decisions.

Can I choose my own contractors?

Yes. You select, hire, direct, and pay properly licensed, bonded, and insured contractors. At your request, CMGWA may administratively send owner-approved bid requests and organize responses for your review.

Do you help with financing?

CMGWA may provide lender contact information and organize owner-provided information into a budget document. The homeowner and lender make all financing decisions.

Do you help with permits?

CMGWA can organize permit-related documents and status information supplied by the homeowner or permitting authority. The homeowner remains responsible for applications, approvals, compliance, and required professionals.

How much can I save as an owner-builder?

Savings vary by project, location, finishes, bids, market conditions, and work performed by the homeowner. Savings are not guaranteed.

Where does CMGWA provide owner-builder administrative services?

CMGWA is based in Castle Rock and serves qualified owner-builders throughout Washington, with a focus on Cowlitz County, Lewis County, and Clark County. Services are subject to local requirements.

How do I get started?

Schedule a free, no-pressure Zoom or in-person consultation to share your plans, location, and financing goals and learn what administrative services are available.

It starts with a conversation

Tell us about the home you want to build.

We’ll talk through your idea, your location, your financing goals, and whether our owner-builder program is the right fit—at no cost and with no pressure.

Schedule a Free Consultation Free • No pressure • Approximately 60 minutes