Lender-ready budget
After your design meeting, we build a detailed construction budget you can take to your lender.
FranchiseFree Consultation Your home. Your vision. Your equity.
Build the home you want. Keep more of your money.
A guided owner-builder program created to help you build with clarity, confidence, and the potential to save $100K+.
40+ custom homes managedFlat-fee guidanceOwner-builder focused
A smarter way to build custom
You don’t need to become a contractor. You need the right team behind you.
Traditional builders often add substantial overhead and markup. CMGWA gives qualified Washington homeowners a different path: you remain the owner-builder while we provide the professional structure, systems, and guidance that keep the build moving.
Based in Castle Rock and serving owner-builders throughout Washington—including Cowlitz, Lewis, and Clark counties—we help you understand what comes next, what it should cost, and which decisions need your attention from early design through occupancy.
$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.
Built around the decisions that matter
Everything your custom build needs to move forward with confidence.
Financing connections
We introduce qualified clients to lenders familiar with owner-builder loans and our project-management program.
Competitive contractor bids
Choose contractors you trust, or let us request two to three bids per trade from our regular network.
Build oversight
We guide the budget, bid process, schedule, decisions, documentation, and critical milestones.
Owner Build Manager
Your budget, schedule, bids, takeoffs, selections, and files stay organized in one purpose-built app.
Your equity, your choices
Put in sweat equity and select your own licensed, bonded, and insured contractors.
Owner Build Manager
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Your Custom Home
Budget statusOn track
Next milestoneFraming
Powered by Owner Build Manager
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 project-management fee.
No percentage-based contractor markup. Payments follow the progress of your build.
Design meeting, lender-ready budget, lender introductions, and contractor bid gathering.
Due when the framing inspection has successfully passed.
Final payment when your occupancy permit is issued.
Blueprint-design guidance is also available for $1.50 per square foot.
Common questions
What Washington owner-builders want to know.
What does an owner-builder construction manager do?
CMGWA provides the budgets, bid support, scheduling systems, documentation, and milestone guidance that help you manage your own custom home build with confidence.
Can I choose my own contractors?
Yes. You can select your own licensed, bonded, and insured contractors or ask us to gather competitive bids from contractors in our network.
How much can I save as an owner-builder?
Savings vary by project, location, finishes, bids, and the work you complete yourself. Qualified projects may have the potential to save $100,000 or more compared with traditional contractor markup.
Where does CMGWA provide owner-builder 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. Service is subject to local lending, permit, and owner-builder requirements.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free, no-pressure Zoom or in-person consultation. We’ll discuss your plans, location, financing goals, and whether the program fits your project.
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