Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 06, 2008 8:45 pm We put in our request for a tender about a week and a half ago with Wincrest and last Monday (so 3 work days after submitting) we had our site inspection. I got a call from my sales rep on Saturday saying they were just waiting on some info from our council and should have the tender ready this week (so 2 weeks in total). I thought this was quite quick. Is that normal? I'm hoping all their service is as we've experienced so far! Re: How long does a tender take? 2Oct 06, 2008 8:56 pm Our first builder took 6 weeks and the next one took 2 weeks.
I think that is fast. Hopefully they will keep it up. We now have a blog. http://allaboutthebuild.blogspot.com/ Re: How long does a tender take? 3Oct 06, 2008 11:43 pm It depends what you want to build; the level of detail and finishes. If you're building a cheap box as an investment to sell off, two weeks should easily be met. If you're after something more personalised, it can take time - I know because I do it! The builder quite often has to rely on his sub-contractors to quote their portion of the works before it is submitted and that is a painful task in itself!
You rely have to be more specific and tell us exactly what you propose to build... Re: How long does a tender take? 4Oct 07, 2008 6:55 am KWOOD2 - they are building with Wincrest - so I'm thinking that it would be one of their project homes (don't think Wincrest do custom)
I agree that it shouldn't take more than a few weeks. After 4 years - we're in! Re: How long does a tender take? 5Oct 07, 2008 7:59 am It's a standard one of Wincrest's plans that we have modified to fit our block. They consider it a once off but it's really no different at all - just a bit longer and skinnier. Re: How long does a tender take? 7Oct 07, 2008 4:28 pm Hi Judie
If you have paid your $3000 and have had soil tests, colour selections etc that means you accepted your tender and are now in the contract process..... well that is my understanding anyway. Re: How long does a tender take? 8Oct 07, 2008 9:16 pm stonecutter1309 KWOOD2 - they are building with Wincrest - so I'm thinking that it would be one of their project homes (don't think Wincrest do custom) I agree that it shouldn't take more than a few weeks. Fair enough; I haven't heard of them before....but then again, i'm from Adelaide... To my knowledge, the initial 'concept plans' are used to receive the rubber stamp from the council. You shouldn't be past tender if you're about to receive your final plans as any alterations and interior fitting and finish selections may reduce or (in more cases) increase the building cost... If you're past tender i.e you have received a price for the works and you have signed the contract in order for your builder to proceed; if you make any changes, will more than likely be be hit with an 'extra' or you could be lucky and receive a credit if the alterations you make are are cheaper or more cost effective. Re: How long does a tender take? 9Oct 08, 2008 11:07 am Thanks everyone. Should hopefully get it tomorrow when my Sales Rep is back in!
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