Trusted Home Builder & General Contractor
Trusted Home Builder & General Contractor
Owner-Builder Consulting in Maryland, DC & Virginia
The iBuild Program — a structured owner-builder system with builder-level oversight and cost control.
Build your custom home without a traditional builder. Act as your own general contractor and save 15–30% with expert guidance from a licensed home builder.
Construction Consulting
for New Builds & Flips
Our owner-builder consulting is delivered through the iBuild Program — a structured system that helps homeowners act as their own general contractor with builder-level oversight, cost transparency, and step-by-step support. We start by helping you analyze your lot's buildability and then guide you through every phase from planning through certificate of occupancy. Instead of paying a builder's 15–30% markup, you stay in control of your project, hire subcontractors directly, and make informed decisions with the support of an experienced building consultant.
Unlike generic consulting, the iBuild Program gives owner-builders in Maryland, DC, and Virginia an organized path from planning through certificate of occupancy — with a dedicated home building consultant guiding every decision. New to the idea? Learn how the owner-builder model works.
- You manage the build — we stand beside you with expert advice
- Build with confidence, clarity, and full control
- Our clients can save thousands by avoiding traditional builder markups
- No stress, no pressure, no surprises
- Flat monthly advisory + hourly support as needed. No long-term contracts.
- Use us as needed. Cancel anytime.
- Full-service build services are offered upon request
Vipin Motwani
Founder, Iron Gate Development
How We Support You at Every Stage
"We help protect your budget by reviewing bids, leveraging builder discounts, and preventing costly mistakes — so you're never overcharged."
Know What You Can Build Before You Buy
LotIQ helps homeowners, buyers, and owner-builders instantly evaluate teardown and custom home lots for zoning constraints, setbacks, buildability, and hidden risks.
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Ready to build smarter? Your Project. Our Expertise.
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.