“What a find! This guy saved me 80 thousand dollars…If you’re going to build a custom home in Naples hire him early, not late! You will be glad you did.”

Premier Residential Owner's Rep Services in FL

Luxury home under construction overseen by a residential owner's rep.

Helping Clients Save Money on Custom Home Builds and Remodels in Florida for Over 25 Years!

Naples Custom Home Cost Consulting (NCHCC) is your trusted partner in managing high-end custom construction projects across Southwest Florida. As an experienced home building consultant, we deliver top-tier construction project management services. Whether we build for you, collaborate with you as an owner-builder, or act on your behalf as an owner’s representative, our commitment remains the same: ensuring exceptional cost control in construction without compromising quality or timelines.

Our Construction Services

With expertise in cost planning, project management, and quality assurance, we guide custom home-building projects and remodels to success. Whether you’re planning an upscale penthouse condo or a beachfront estate, our team ensures your vision is realized while ensuring you are getting the most for your investment. Already working with a builder? Let NCHCC step in with owner’s rep services to alleviate stress and keep your project on track.

From residential construction consultant services to contractor project management, NCHCC offers tailored solutions for owners and investors alike. No matter the project’s scope, size, or complexity, our expertise guarantees outstanding value. How much can you save with NCHCC compared to a typical builder? Let’s find out!

Construction Project? “Do the math”

Total project
cost savings

Already have a builder? You need an owner’s rep! (yes, you do… and the sooner-the-better)

Typical builder
project cost:

  • $1,000,000
  • $2,000,000
  • $3,000,000
  • $5,000,000

Your construction
cost savings:

  • ($80,000)
  • ($180,000)
  • ($300,000)
  • ($550,000)

Saving VS  Typ Builder
profit & overhead:

Keenly Negotiated,
if hired Pre-Contract!!

NCHCC as your
Owner’s Rep:

  • ($80,000)
  • ($180,000)
  • ($300,000)
  • ($550,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$1,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($80,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

Keenly Negotiated, if hired Pre-Contract!!

NCHCC as your Owner’s Rep:

($80,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$2,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($180,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

Keenly Negotiated, if hired Pre-Contract!!

NCHCC as your Owner’s Rep:

($180,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$3,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($300,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

Keenly Negotiated, if hired Pre-Contract!!

NCHCC as your Owner’s Rep:

($300,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$5,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($550,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

Keenly Negotiated, if hired Pre-Contract!!

NCHCC as your Owner’s Rep:

($550,000)

Owner-builders maximize their project cost savings!

Typical builder
project cost:

  • $1,000,000
  • $2,000,000
  • $3,000,000
  • $5,000,000

Your construction
cost savings:

  • ($80,000)
  • ($170,000)
  • ($270,000)
  • ($475,000)

Saving VS  Typ Builder
profit & overhead:

  • ($90,000)
  • ($185,000)
  • ($282,000)
  • ($480,000)

Owner-Builder with
NCHCC:

  • ($170,000)
  • ($355,000)
  • ($552,000)
  • ($955,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$1,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($80,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($90,000)

Owner-Builder with NCHCC:

($170,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$2,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($170,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($185,000)

Owner-Builder with NCHCC:

($355,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$3,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($270,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($282,000)

Owner-Builder with NCHCC:

($552,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$5,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($475,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($480,000)

Owner-Builder with NCHCC:

($955,000)

Better builder, Personal service, Lower fee

Typical builder
project cost:

  • $1,000,000
  • $2,000,000
  • $3,000,000
  • $5,000,000

Your construction
cost savings:

  • ($57,500)
  • ($120,000)
  • ($195,000)
  • ($345,000)

Saving VS  Typ Builder
profit & overhead:

  • ($62,500)
  • ($130,000)
  • ($201,000)
  • ($340,000)

NCHCC as
your Builder:

  • ($120,000)
  • ($250,000)
  • ($396,000)
  • ($685,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$1,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($57,500)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($62,500)

NCHCC as your Builder:

($120,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$2,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($120,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($130,000)

NCHCC as your Builder:

($250,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$3,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($195,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($201,000)

NCHCC as your Builder:

($396,000)

Typical builder project cost:

$5,000,000

Your construction cost savings:

($345,000)

Saving VS Typ Builder profit & overhead:

($340,000)

NCHCC as your Builder:

($685,000)

All Cost savings without sacrificing quality or schedule.

What We Offer

Depending on the Project, when we’re brought on to it and your needs, NCHCC may perform any/all of the following duties for you:

Owner’s Representation

Pre-Construction:

  • Project Design/Development Consulting
  • Written Specifications & Scopes of Work
  • Invitation-to-Bid
  • Pre-Contract – Analysis of Proposed Contract Documents *The most important, valuable work we perform for Clients**
  • Contract Negotiation

Construction Phase:

  • Post-Contract – Analysis of Contract Documents
  • Ongoing Project Cost Management – “Buy-Out”
  • Value Engineering
  • Monthly Statement Review
  • Final Cost Forecasting

Construction – Prior to Completion

  • Total Project Cost Reconciliation & Audit *The last chance for Clients to ensure they don’t overpay for their Project!*
  • Final Inspections

Builder or Construction Manager

Pre-Construction:

  • Design-Build Construction
  • Pre-Construction Service Coordination
  • Budget Development

Construction Phase:

  • Cost Control
  • Project Management
  • On-Site Supervision
  • Quality Assurance
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Schedule Management
  • Progress Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Final Inspections
  • Certificate of Occupancy

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Strategic Contract Structuring

Signing a general contractor agreement without an independent financial review leaves your capital open to unnecessary risk. Standard Cost-Plus arrangements frequently encourage builders to pass along unvetted trade expenses, while generic Fixed-Price contracts often contain low allowances that require you to incur additional costs for even the most basic upgrades and/or changes.

Naples Custom Home Cost Consulting (NCHCC) acts as your independent construction owner’s representative to restructure one-sided builder contracts prior to execution to better protect you and your best interests.

Inserting enforceable audit clauses and mandating complete subcontractor invoice transparency ensures every dollar spent directly builds equity in your estate.

cost auditing

Mid-Construction Draw Auditing and Progress Payment Verification

Releasing funds based strictly on request or calendar schedules rather than physical site progress remains a common pitfall in luxury home construction. General contractors frequently front-load payment applications with lopsided draw percentages and by requesting disbursements for incomplete work phases or uninstalled job materials.

Retaining a dedicated residential owner’s rep establishes a vital on-site buffer. NCHCC conducts rigorous monthly draw reviews, evaluating contractor payment requests against actual verified progress.

Ensuring that Draw Schedules are reasonable, confirming trade craftsmanship standards have been met, and verifying lien releases before approving invoice payments protects property owners across FL from paying ahead of work progress.

Navigating State and Local Approvals

Securing building permits in premier coastal communities demands strict administrative compliance long before ground is broken. Gaining approval from State and Local Authorities involves satisfying complex setback parameters, height restrictions, exterior material mandates, and strict environmental buffer zones.

Operating as an experienced owner’s rep, our advisory team serves as your primary administrative liaison. We coordinate directly with local design professionals and permitting specialists to resolve compliance questions quickly and protect your project timeline from costly administrative delays.

Reach out to NCHCC today to schedule an initial pre-construction consultation and protect your build parameters.

Our Accreditations

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for Naples Custom Home Cost Consulting

Recent Blogs

Mike Swanson, Florida construction expert, analyzing architectural blueprints at desk.

Meet Mike Swanson,
Your Florida Construction Expert

With over 25 years of experience in the Florida construction industry, Mike has managed projects of all sizes, from luxury island homes accessible only by boat to sprawling estates with attached airplane hangars. His background as a new home building consultant and expertise in custom home builder services equip him to handle every detail of the construction process.

Mike’s body of work includes complex projects valued up to $18 million, spanning nearly 13,000 sq ft under air. He brings unparalleled insights into construction management services, leveraging his long-standing relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors across Southwest Florida. This expansive network ensures seamless collaboration and exceptional results.

Whether you need a builder contractor, a design-build expert, or a construction project manager, NCHCC provides the expertise to turn your vision into reality. Let’s make your project not just successful but exceptional.

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