General contractor website builder vs DIY builders: what you get

If you are weighing a general contractor website builder against a DIY builder, this demo shows what a done-for-you site includes: Wasatch Build Co. in Salt Lake City, UT, with its pages, request form and admin CRM ready to try.

Utah general contractor, sample license #0000000-5501Mon–Fri 7–5 · Sample (801) 555-0175

Salt Lake Valley · Remodels · Additions · ADUs

Built on schedule. Built to last.

Wasatch Build Co. is a design-build general contractor for kitchens, basements, additions, and backyard ADUs. One project manager from first sketch to final inspection, a weekly schedule update every Friday, and a fixed-price contract. This is a demo, not a real contractor.

Plan your timeline
Construction crew in hard hats and safety vests on a job site
18 yrsbuilding in the Salt Lake Valley
92%of projects finished on schedule
Fixedprice contracts, no cost-plus
2 yrworkmanship warranty

Recent projects

What we build

Kitchen · Sugar House

Open-plan kitchen

Removed a load-bearing wall, added a 10 ft island and quartz counters. 9 weeks start to finish.

$78,000
ADU · Holladay

Detached backyard ADU

560 sq ft studio with its own utilities, now a long-term rental. 7 months including permits.

$212,000
Basement · Draper

Basement finish

1,100 sq ft with a bedroom, egress window, bath, and theater room.

$68,500
Addition · Millcreek

Primary suite addition

420 sq ft bedroom and bath on a new foundation, roofline matched to the 1960s rambler.

$164,000

Timeline planner

When could your project be done?

Pick a project and when you'd like to start design. We'll lay out typical phases using current Salt Lake County and city permit review times. Your project manager updates the real schedule every Friday.

  • Design and selections finish before we pull a permit
  • Long-lead items like windows and cabinets ordered at permit
  • Inspections booked by our office, not you

Project timeline planner

Move-in ready—

Financing

Ways to pay for your project

Most of our clients finance at least part of a remodel. We work with two local lenders and can sequence your contract draws to match their funding. Pick a project amount to compare estimated monthly payments.

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Sample rates for illustration only. Actual rates depend on credit, equity, and lender approval.

How contract payments are drawn

1

10% at signing

Locks your start date and orders long-lead materials.

2

30% at rough-in

After framing, plumbing, and electrical pass inspection.

3

40% at drywall

Once drywall is hung and finishes are on site.

4

20% at final

Only after final inspection and your walk-through punch list.

Team

Who runs your job

RM

Rob Mortensen

Owner and licensed general contractor. Former framing foreman.

JA

Jill Andersen

Designer. Handles layouts, 3D renderings, and finish selections.

LT

Luis Tafoya

Project manager. Your Friday schedule update comes from him.

KS

Kara Sorensen

Permits and lender coordination. Knows every plan reviewer by name.

Reviews

Salt Lake homeowners on Wasatch Build

“They coordinated draws with our credit union so we never fronted cash. Basement was done a week early.”

— Megan, Draper

“Friday updates with photos every single week. I always knew what was next and what it cost.”

— Tyson, Sugar House

“Kara got our ADU permit through Holladay in one review cycle. Our neighbor's took three.”

— Priscilla, Holladay

FAQ

Before you build

Do you charge for design?

Design is $2,500 to $6,000 depending on scope, and the full amount is credited to your construction contract.

Can I live at home during the remodel?

For basements and most additions, yes. Kitchen remodels get a temporary kitchen setup in another room.

Are ADUs allowed on my lot?

Salt Lake City and several valley cities now allow detached ADUs on many single-family lots. We check zoning, setbacks, and utilities during the site walk.

Service areas

Across the Salt Lake Valley

Salt Lake City, UTSandy, UTDraper, UTHolladay, UTMurray, UTMillcreek, UTSouth Jordan, UTWest Jordan, UT

Behind the website

Every project inquiry lands in the admin CRM

This example comes with a working admin CRM demo. Send a test request, then open the admin to book the site walk, track financing and permit status, send the bid, and invoice each draw. Test requests use made-up details and stay in this browser.

Open the admin CRM

Let's walk your site

A one-hour visit with Rob and Jill. You'll leave with a realistic budget range and timeline.

Call (801) 555-0175