Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Cost per square to build in Tasmania 2Nov 28, 2009 9:47 pm A couple of years back one builder in northern Tas quoted me roughly $10,000. He happily admitted prices were up to 20 per cent more than the mainland. I asked why this was so since we have cheap and abundant wood supplies, and lower than average wages. He had no reply. I suspect that like many things here the small market and limited competition means you get gouged. I like to try and support local business, but for almost everything other than food I buy online and get it couriered. I can buy retail in Queensland, pay for insurance and shipping and still get things up to 25% cheaper. When more Tasmanians catch on to this I think local businesses here will get a very overdue awakening. Not an option with houses though Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Cost per square to build in Tasmania 3Nov 29, 2009 1:17 pm Thanks cabinfever, I am looking at building - a small (7.5 squares) not necessarily a green home, but want double glazing, concrete floors (polished), water tanks & grey water system, north facing, etc. etc. Thought I might go with a kit home builder who will build to my specs. THe home is small but there is only me and I like the idea of a big garden with the vegie plot, and some self sufficiency. Not a greeny just looking at ways to look after myself in retirement. Cheers, Caromac Carolyn Re: Cost per square to build in Tasmania 4Dec 01, 2009 3:36 pm There is a specialty cabin builder down here that does exactly that sort of thing... kiychen/living bathroom downstairs and a loft bedroom; or an even more simple single level cabin. Can't remember their name though Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 3476 Depends... Brick veneer required the window to be attached to the house frame, this is usually achieved by screwing through the timber reveal into the frame. There are… 1 7441 No idea about the driveway question, but your price for a house that size including landscaping seems very good! 1 6127 |