Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 08, 2009 12:28 pm Hi, we are in the stages of working on our plans, and the wife has asked me what we can start buying as and during the build, we did just secure 10x ceiling fans quite cheap... and working on taps next but is there anything else we can buy along the way? i was thinking doors, taps, light fittings? anything else? -Nathan 2nd-Fix | Blog Building with Desyn Homes previously with the insolvent [url=https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAdelaide/videos/1162546323776021/]Endeavour Homes[/url] Re: What can we buy? before we start building? 3Jul 08, 2009 1:47 pm There are a few threads about this - check out the general discussion section. Seems to vary from builder to builder what you can / can't provide. We bought a lot but as per PP comments we are going through a private builder and had a lot of freedom. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: What can we buy? before we start building? 5Jul 08, 2009 2:48 pm Yep, you really do need to be specific in regards to your building process. You dont want to be doubling up on things that your builder supplies! Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: What can we buy? before we start building? 6Jul 08, 2009 3:01 pm Also be aware - if you buy something now ... don't build for a while, you'll have used up warranties - and if you open the box and find something wrong ... you can't return them. I was all for buying in advance - but have found that it can bite you! The savings might not be quite worth it. Re: What can we buy? before we start building? 7Jul 08, 2009 7:39 pm Helyn wont these get supplied by the builder?? using a private builder, so i figured in the builders pack i would tell him what needed to be purchased yeah? i may not like their door handles etc? or do you go through all this before you start? thanks for that lucyshouse, trying not to buy too many electrical things, although our existing house has everything we need cept for an oven/spa/projector 2nd-Fix | Blog Building with Desyn Homes previously with the insolvent [url=https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAdelaide/videos/1162546323776021/]Endeavour Homes[/url] Re: What can we buy? before we start building? 8Jul 09, 2009 2:05 pm We are building through a private builder and we get all the same inclusions as a large builder. We actually get a larger range to choose from with colours, door handles, taps etc and still in the standard price range. Re: What can we buy? before we start building? 9Jul 09, 2009 6:16 pm We are also building with a private builder. Some parts of the selection were much better then a standard builder - ie bricks / roof tiles - we had an amazing range to choose from; whilst other parts were a little more ordinary. We negotiated to supply a few items - toilets; all fittings for the main ensuite other then the custom built vanity; the whole kitchen including appliances; front door handles; bar for garage; cupboards and c'stone for the laundry. We also then negotiated once the site was started directly with the trades should we need extra items - all with the builders approval. Some things are worth waiting for. Building a fence now will help limit people dumping rubbish and soil on your property. Many houses in suburbia on small lots have fences up before a build. I moved into a… 1 4390 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14089 Looking at some of the designs on websites, they are all selling very similar products. I get that you want something stylish. It's worth looking for search terms like SaveH2O… 2 7005 |