Should You Hire a GC—Or Manage It Yourself?

General contractors typically mark up hard costs by 15–25%. On a $1M build, that's $150,000–$250,000. But self-managing isn't free—it demands hundreds of hours and carries real risk if you don't know what you're doing.

Our GC Markup Calculator runs the numbers for your specific situation. Enter your project details, your experience level, and what your time is worth. In under two minutes, you'll see exactly what a GC would cost, what you'd save by self-managing, and whether the math actually works in your favor.

No guesswork. Just clarity.