Kitchen Renovation Savings
Case Study
Protecting Your Bottom Line
Real Savings, Real Oversight: Owner-First Management vs. GC Markups
Most general contractors manage projects to protect their bottom line. We protect yours. Strat Build Consulting delivers elite, owner‑first project management – cutting out inflated markups while raising the bar on schedule, cost, and quality control.
Transparent Fees: Service #1 fees depend on cost, time, and complexity. Our normal fee averages about $1,000/week or phase (whichever is longer) – typically the most money‑saving method compared to traditional GC markups.
Snapshot
Where the Savings Come From
In this kitchen renovation, typical GC markups ranged from 30% to 75% on trades and materials. By managing the project directly for the homeowner, we eliminated arbitrary percentages and applied disciplined controls—resulting in substantial savings without sacrificing standards.
Note #1: Strat Build Consulting charges a flat fee for this service. The norm is $1000 per week or phase (whichever is shorter). Flat fee calculated by the cost, time and complexity of the project.
No kickbacks or hidden commissions
Restricted Owner‑approved payments
QA/QC at each milestone
Absolute Schedule discipline
Beyond Savings
Elite Owner‑First Management—Built to Outperform
We don’t just remove markups—we bring professional discipline to scope, budget, and execution. Our operations model is built to deliver measurable outcomes for homeowners.
Cost Control
Live budget vs. actuals. Owner approvals tied to verifiable progress. No padded invoices.
Schedule Discipline
Trade sequencing, lead‑time planning, and milestone reviews to keep work flowing.
Quality Assurance
QA/QC checklists at each phase; issues logged, tracked, and closed before close‑up.
Why GC Markups Hurt Homeowners
Most general contractors are not incentivized to save you money. Their profit is tied to markups on subcontractors and materials. That model is standard in home renovations—but it often works against the homeowner’s best interest.
- Markup ranges of 30–75% inflate budgets.
- Limited transparency on bid selection and change orders.
- Quality often policed by the party marking up the work.
Our approach is different: we work solely for you, with transparent fees and full accountability.
Transparency
Total Transparency in Every Transaction
Strat Build Consulting does NOT take payments on behalf of materials or subcontractors. All payments are made directly by the homeowner to vendors and trades. This policy eliminates hidden markups and kickbacks, giving you unmatched clarity and control over every dollar spent.