Custom Home Builder in Western Kentucky
Morreau Construction builds custom homes in Paducah and Western Kentucky on a cost-plus basis with a published 12% fee — every invoice visible, the site work and the house under one owner, and accountability for our own mistakes written into the contract. Ryan manages your project personally from the first site meeting through move-in. One accountable leader, directing a proven team of trade professionals. The first step is free — request a Feasibility Review and leave with a realistic budget range and a straight answer on viability.
Why Build Custom?
Build exactly what you want — the layout, finishes, and features that fit how you live. With MCM: complete transparency and one person accountable from start to finish.
- Design tailored to your lifestyle — not a spec floor plan
- Published 12% fee: you see every invoice, every cost, and exactly what we earn
- Site work and construction under one owner, through Morreau Land & Site
- Our mistakes are ours: rework we cause is on us, and we take no fee on anything we missed in the budget
- Ryan leads your project — you have his direct line throughout
- Built to the MCM Build Standard, with optional ENERGY STAR and Indoor AirPlus certification
- Project portal: log in any time to see your schedule, budget, invoices, and every document
- 12-month workmanship warranty on all new construction — enhanced warranty available on high-performance builds
Request a Free Feasibility Review
MCM runs the same management systems on subdivision and multi-unit projects — discipline that carries into every custom home.
The Preconstruction Investment
Before you sign, we build a real line-by-line budget from actual subcontractor quotes. Not a ballpark. Not a guess.
Questionnaire
You complete a detailed questionnaire about your vision, must-haves, and budget range.
Site Meeting
Ryan walks your property with you to assess site conditions, utilities, and buildability.
Real Budget
Ryan works with our subcontractors to build a full line-by-line budget with actual quotes.
Presentation
We review the budget together in detail — every line item, every trade, every allowance.
Fee Applied
If you sign with MCM, the preconstruction fee is applied toward your construction contract per the terms of your agreement.
Why This Matters
- Real budget from actual subcontractor quotes — not a ballpark
- You know the number before you sign anything
- Fee applied toward your contract if you move forward
- Walk away with the most accurate budget available — even if you don't build
Learn More About the Preconstruction Investment
"You should be able to see every dollar your home costs — and know exactly which one of them is mine."
The Cost-Plus Promise
Cost-Plus: you pay actual costs plus a management fee of 12%. Subcontractor and supplier invoices pass through at cost with no markup, and every one of them is visible in JobTread.
Your project comes in under budget
Typical Cost-Plus Contractor: Savings get absorbed, and you never see what they were
MCM's Approach: The savings are yours, and our fee comes down with them
A subcontractor invoice comes in
Typical Cost-Plus Contractor: Marked up before you ever see it
MCM's Approach: Passed through at actual cost — no markup, and you can see the invoice
You want to see where your money is going
Typical Cost-Plus Contractor: Summary invoices, limited detail
MCM's Approach: Every invoice is visible in JobTread — full backup provided with every request
A change order is needed
Typical Cost-Plus Contractor: Verbal approval, added to final bill
MCM's Approach: Written quote in JobTread first. Nothing proceeds without your written approval.
The short version: Our fee is 12% of what your home actually costs, shown as its own line rather than folded into the work. Anything that moves that number goes through a written change order you approve first, and every invoice behind it is documented in JobTread.
Your Project, Visible in Real Time
We use JobTread to manage every project — and you get a free client account from day one. This isn't just a scheduling tool. It's your complete window into the project.
- See your project schedule: What phase you're in, what's complete, what's next — updated in real time.
- Make your selections: Full selections checklist with due dates so nothing falls behind.
- See your budget and payments: Your full contract, approved changes, and every upcoming invoice.
- Access all documents: Contract, permits, inspection reports, and receipts in one place.
- Message Ryan directly: Everything written — no confusion about what was agreed.
How We Communicate
Weekly update, every week
Short summary: what was finished, what's next, anything we need from you.
Honest news — good or bad
If something changes, you hear about it the same day along with options and cost impact.
Same-day response
Call, text, or message in JobTread. You'll hear back same day or by the next morning.
All communication through Ryan
Ryan is your direct point of contact throughout the project. Route questions through him — issues get addressed directly, without filtering through layers of staff.
We Build Any Style You Envision
There is no single style we specialize in — because your home should reflect you, not a catalog. Modern Farmhouse, French Country, Traditional, Transitional — the style changes, the process does not. Every build runs on the same preconstruction budget, the same cost-plus contract, and the same person managing it.
Modern Farmhouse
Clean lines, board-and-batten siding, metal roofing, and open living spaces that blend rustic warmth with modern function.
French Country & European
Steep rooflines, stone facades, arched entries, and refined details that bring old-world character to a new custom build.
Transitional & Modern
Clean lines, black window frames, mixed stone and siding, and open floor plans — modern detailing on a form that still reads as a home, not a statement.
Traditional & Colonial
Symmetrical facades, brick or stone exteriors, formal rooms, and timeless proportions built to last generations.
See How We Build
High-End Custom Home With Outdoor Living Space
A detailed look at how Morreau Construction managed a luxury custom home build — from preconstruction planning through move-in day — featuring an expansive outdoor kitchen, covered living area, and luxury interior finishes.
“Since we lived out of town during our home build, having someone we could completely trust through the entire process was extremely important. Ryan treated our project as if it were his very own home, managing every detail with care, professionalism, and true ownership.”
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.
Let's Build Your Custom Home Together
MCM is intentionally selective about the projects we take on — not because of capacity, but because Ryan's model requires direct personal involvement at every phase, and that standard can’t be diluted. If your project is a fit, the first step is a straightforward conversation — no commitment, no pressure. Ryan will walk you through the Preconstruction Investment process and give you a real budget built from actual subcontractor quotes before you sign anything.
Start Your Custom Home
Paducah, KY & Western Kentucky
- Real preconstruction budget — not a ballpark
- Owner-managed from groundbreaking to move-in
- 12-month workmanship warranty on all new construction
- Log in any time — see your budget, schedule, and every invoice
Request a Free Feasibility Review
Or call Ryan directly: (270) 816-4959
The Dirt Work, Handled by the Same Name
Before a foundation goes in, the site has to be right — clearing, grading, drainage, building pad, and a driveway that holds up to construction traffic. That work runs through Morreau Land & Site, our excavation and site-prep company, managed by Ryan under the same written-scope standard as the build.
It means one person answerable for the ground and the house, and no gap between the excavator leaving and the framer showing up. Land & Site work is either bid as a fixed price or run as time and materials at set equipment and labor rates. Either way, the method and rates are in writing before any work begins, and MCM's management fee applies to that invoice the same as any other trade.
- Building pads, final grade, and lot cleanup
- Drainage, culverts, and erosion control
- Land clearing and forestry mulching
- Gravel construction entrances and driveways