Being yor own general contractor

[baswm]

Has anyone here acting as their own General Contractor while building their house? I am wondering where do you look locally to find good sub contractors. I have a house plan that I like already. Just trying to see if I can afford to build it.

 

[huntr1]

One bit of advice, find out who David Horstick uses(d) when he builds houses, and AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!

 

[Hessian]

Two years ago we started looking for a general contractor to do a small addition (Master bedrm & Bath) I realized shortly that most were not interested in a 30 K remodeling job so I decided to subcontract to do stages. (best bid was 42 K for the whole thing)
1) Interior bathroom remodeled
2) Electical Bump up
3) Oil tank replacement
4) Footer & Block laid..

I was thinking that if I did independent contracting I'd be saving some $$--I doubt I actually saved much.
I am now working with a very flexible builder who has no problem with me contacting my own electrician or buying used windows etc.
His bid was nothing to jump up and down about but I like his flexibility & personality--Southern Style Builders in Lusby. (Cove point)

The shell will be going up in 3 weeks...hopefully I'll have good news to report.

 

[spinner]

We used Harvey Morgan in Hollywood for our addition. The price was reasonable, they did a terrific job, it would have been done on time if I didn't have a personal problem which he worked around, and I couldn't have asked for anyone nicer.