How to Budget Like a Pro-Builder

Material & Labor Budget Spreadsheets + Mini-Course

The step-by-step budgeting system to be your own general contract / owner-builder: avoid costly overruns and build your dream home with confidence, precision, and peace. It does not need to feel overwhelming. You get a community to build with.

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Organize Your Home Build Without Hiring a General Contractor!

Use proven spreadsheets and a guided mini-course to manage materials, labor, invoices, payments, and timelines. Our system helps you steward your home build from your architectural plans to move-in, without the surprises. Saving 20%+ off what you were quoted.* If $680,000, you save $136,000 baseline - not including lifetime interest on a mortgage.

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The New Home Faith-Led ProBuild Material & Labor Budgeting System Be Your Own General Contractor

  • Budget vs Actual Cost Tracker

  • Subcontractor Bid Comparison Sheet

  • Contracting Pacing Checklist

  • Build Process of Material Choices Tracker

  • Mini-Course Walkthrough Training

This isn’t just theory, it’s the exact system Erika and her family used to save $280K on their own build. You’ll have clarity and control, from material decisions to tracking every payment. Based on your ability to implement, take lead, have faith and contract for your build, you can have your unique savings results!

What You Get

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Flexible Spreadsheets

Simple, fill-in-the-blank templates designed for Google Sheets or Excel—so you can make updates anywhere.

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Guided Mini-Course

Step-by-step video training to show you exactly how to use the templates and stay in control throughout your build.

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All-In-One Tracking

Track labor, materials, timelines, and payments—never miss a detail, hidden cost, or deadline again.

Why Choose This System?

Avoid the confusion and overwhelm of scattered notes, dozens of google searches, and last-minute decisions. Our system gives you structure, peace of mind, and a clear path from plans to completion, even if you’ve never managed a construction project before. One person, one video, real life method used on our land that will work on yours for your build!

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We are finally saving on materials because we get to stay organized! I was so excited to see Erika made these for others to use.

Sarah, Owner-Builder

First-Time Builder

Homestead Creations

The spreadsheets made it so easy to track everything. Our build stayed on schedule and under budget!

Jessica, DIY Home Builder

Budget Conscious Mom

Family Home Project

Thank you for sharing the spreadsheets. I was looking for a little guidance. My husband knows 100% what he is doing, but I was nervous we might forget something.

Jennifer, Working Mom

Empowered Mother & Planner

Dream Home Journey

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I get to keep these spreadsheets? Yes, once you copy them, they’re yours forever.

  • Is it simple for first time users? Absolutely! The templates are intuitively designed for easy data entry.

  • Can I use them on Excel? Yes! Simply download as Excel files or Google Sheet—formatting is preserved, with all needed labels.

  • Are refunds available? Due to the digital nature, all sales are final. Clients who use the templates see results in timelines and savings of their home build.

I’m Erika! With over 12 years teaching people to project manage, coordinate large projects, and fulfill their dreams. My mission is to help you build a home you love without excessive debt. Ready to start? Press buy above for your spreadsheets to customize specifically to your floor plan. Any questions, contact me at contact@erikabalderas.com. May God bless your family, health, and abundance. I am here to service you!

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