Custom Homes, Built With the Numbers on the Table
Most builders give you a number and disappear until there's a problem. We put the numbers on the table: a published 12% fee, a line-by-line budget that's yours to keep, site work and construction under one owner, and accountability for our own mistakes — in writing. One point of contact from first meeting to final walkthrough.
Cost estimates are preliminary projections only and do not constitute a contract, bid, or guarantee of final project cost. Actual costs are determined through the Preconstruction Budget process and are subject to site conditions, material pricing, and final scope.
NAHB Member · Registered & Insured · 25+ Custom Homes Managed · Workmanship Warranty Included · 5.0 Google Rating · Currently accepting select projects
Why Clients Choose MCM
Cost-plus is how we bill. These four things are why clients choose us.
Our Fee Is Published: 12%
- 12% of the actual cost of the work — stated here, before you ever call
- Shown as its own line on every budget and every draw
- No markup added to subcontractor or supplier invoices
A Budget You Keep, Either Way
- Line-by-line budget from actual subcontractor quotes, before you sign
- Build with MCM and the preconstruction fee is credited to your contract
- Build with someone else and you keep the budget and every bid we collected
The Ground and the House, One Owner
- Clearing, grading, pad and driveway through Morreau Land & Site, priced as a fixed bid or time and materials, agreed in writing first
- No gap between the excavator leaving and the framer showing up
- One person answerable for the site and the build
Our Mistakes Are Ours
- Rework, wrong orders or rush freight caused by us — we pay, not you
- Miss something in the budget? You pay the item's actual cost, and we take no fee on the difference
- Disclosed to you in writing as soon as we find it
25+ Custom Homes Managed Across Western Kentucky
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12% Fee, Published
Cost-plus · Every invoice visible
Registered & Insured
KY Business License · Liability & Workers' Comp
Direct Access to Ryan — Tap to call or text · (270) 816-4959
A Full Construction Team. One Person Accountable for All of It.
A lifelong Paducah resident, Ryan Morreau leads every project from the first budget meeting to the final walkthrough. He sets the budget, owns the schedule, and makes the calls, and you have his direct line the whole way.
- Registered & insured — KY Business License, Liability & Workers' Comp documentation available on request
- 19 years running a family business before construction — vendor management and cost control under pressure
- 25+ custom homes managed — Ryan led each one from budget to walkthrough
- Real preconstruction budgets — built from actual subcontractor quotes before you sign
- 12-month workmanship warranty — we stand behind the work after move-in
Two Ways to Work With Ryan
Custom homes and multi-family residential projects across Western Kentucky. Every project runs on a cost-plus contract — you see every invoice and every line item. Costs are documented and transparent. No hidden markups.
Custom Home Building
- Real preconstruction budget before you sign
- Actual subcontractor quotes — line by line
- Ryan leads your project, start to finish
- Cost-plus contract — you see every invoice
Multi-Family Development
- Subdivision infrastructure & road development
- Utility construction experience
- Multi-unit residential builds
- Disciplined schedule & budget management
The Structure of a Larger Builder. The Accountability of One Owner.
Leadership & Accountability
Ryan Morreau leads every project. He is answerable for schedule, budget, and quality from the first site walk to the final walkthrough, and you have his direct line throughout.
The Trade Network
The same proven crews across 25+ builds: foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finish trades, coordinated on a disciplined schedule. Vetted relationships, not cold bids.
The Systems
JobTread project management, weekly written updates, written change orders before any work proceeds, full insurance coverage — and bonding when a project requires it. The infrastructure clients expect from a large firm — without the layers between you and the person in charge.
★★★★★ 5.0 · Verified Google & Facebook reviews
"Since we lived out of town during our home build, having someone we could completely trust was extremely important. Ryan treated our project as if it were his very own home — managing every detail with care, professionalism, and true ownership. His communication kept us informed and confident, and his commitment kept the build on track and to the highest standard."
"I'd highly recommend Ryan Morreau as a project manager for any home build. My wife and I have built 3 custom homes in the last 10 years, and hands down the best experience was with Ryan. A true professional from the vision-planning phase to the day you move in."
"A beautiful home that exceeded our expectations. Professional, communicated well, impressive craftsmanship and attention to detail. Everything came together smoothly — we couldn't be happier."
You Own Every Number in Your Budget
Most builders hand you one big number and a fat margin baked in where you can't see it. We don't. On a cost-plus contract you pay the actual cost of materials and labor, plus one management fee of 12% — and you see every invoice in your project portal as it's logged. No hidden markups and no surprise final bill. Every cost that moves your number goes through a written change order you approve first.
You know where every dollar goes, because you can watch it go there.
Greenwell Residence
Custom Home · Paducah, KY
An example project portal — budget amounts blurred for privacy. Every invoice, photo, and change order lives in one place, and you have the login from day one.
Want this level of clarity on your build?
Ready to Build the Right Way?
About every project — MCM takes on only what Ryan can lead start to finish
First call is an honest assessment of your project
Initial consultation — no commitment required
What Clients Ask Before They Call
How much does a custom home cost in Paducah, KY?
What is cost-plus contracting and why does MCM use it?
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Do I need to own a lot before contacting MCM?
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