Planning & Preconstruction
We help define your goals, review the lot and plans, and coordinate the planning and permit process so construction starts with a clear scope.
Custom Home Construction
Full Service Build
Your custom home. Our expertise, start to finish.
Prefer a hands-off approach? Iron Gate manages your custom home build, from planning and permits to the final walkthrough, with transparent pricing tailored to your project.
20+ Years Experience
Builder-Led Management
Maryland
Transparent Pricing
A Hands-Off Approach
We manage the build.
You shape the home.
Building a custom home should not mean taking on another full-time job. Full Service Build brings Iron Gate’s construction experience to the entire project, with one team coordinating the work from start to finish.
Stay involved in your design, finishes, and key decisions while we handle the day-to-day coordination. You get clear communication, professional oversight, and visibility into what your project costs.
From Planning to Handover
What We Manage for You
A coordinated construction process, with the scope defined around your home and your needs.
Subcontractor Coordination
We organize bids, select and coordinate the trades, and manage the day-to-day work. You do not have to act as your own general contractor.
Schedule & Site Management
We coordinate construction sequencing, deliveries, and site activity, keeping you informed as your home takes shape.
Budget & Cost Visibility
Understand the construction budget, contractor bids, invoices, and proposed changes. Pricing is transparent and tailored to your project.
Quality & Inspections
We oversee construction milestones, coordinate required inspections, and follow up on work that needs attention.
Final Walkthrough & Handover
We guide the final walkthrough, coordinate punch-list items, and help bring the project through completion.
Clarity at Every Step
Transparent Pricing.
Tailored to Your Project.
No two custom homes are the same. We review your goals, plans, site conditions, and finishes to develop a project-specific scope and explain the pricing clearly.
A clear construction budget
Understand what is included, the allowances, and how your choices affect the cost.
Visibility into bids & invoices
See the costs behind the work instead of being left to guess where the money goes.
Informed decisions on changes
Discuss proposed scope and budget changes so you can make a clear decision before moving forward.
How Full Service Build Works
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Talk through your project
Share your lot, goals, plans, budget, and timeline. We discuss whether full-service construction is the right fit.
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Define the scope & pricing
We work through the build requirements, construction budget, and project-specific pricing before moving forward.
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Let us manage the build
Iron Gate coordinates the trades, schedule, budget, and inspections while you stay involved in the decisions that matter.
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Walk through your new home
Review the completed work together, address the punch list, and prepare for handover.
Full Service Build FAQs
What is Full Service Build?
Full Service Build is Iron Gate’s hands-off custom home construction service. We manage planning and permits, subcontractor coordination, construction scheduling, budget oversight, inspections, and the final walkthrough. You make the key decisions without managing the day-to-day construction work.
How is this different from Owner-Builder Consulting?
With Owner-Builder Consulting, you act as your own general contractor and Iron Gate provides expert guidance. With Full Service Build, Iron Gate manages the construction process for you. Both approaches emphasize clear communication and cost transparency; the right choice depends on how involved you want to be.
How much does a full-service build cost?
Pricing is tailored to each project rather than based on the monthly consulting plans. Your lot, design, size, finishes, site conditions, and scope all affect the budget. We review these details with you and explain construction costs and our pricing before you commit.
Will I be able to see the construction costs?
Yes. Transparent pricing means visibility into the construction budget, bids, and invoices, with proposed changes explained so you can make informed decisions. We discuss the pricing arrangement and what is included as part of your project scope.
Can I bring my own lot or existing house plans?
Yes. Whether you already own a lot, are considering a teardown, or have plans underway, we can review where the project stands and discuss the next steps for a full-service build.
Where do you offer full-service construction?
Full-service construction is currently available only in Maryland. Share your project location in the consultation form so we can confirm the fit and availability. Owner-builder advisory is also available nationwide.
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Due to the hands-on nature of our work, we only take on a limited number of projects at any given time. We review each submission carefully and will be in touch usually within 24–48 business hours.