Small builder vs. Project Home

vs1105 · May 25, 2020 11:13 pm

Hi everyone,

We are very early in the process of looking at doing a KDR. We have a large block - 835sq.

Is there a general view that a small local builder is a cheaper option than a project home builder?

Reading lots of posts a hearing all of the stories about additional costs project builders catch you out with is making me nervous about which way to go.

Thanks!

StructuralBIMGuy · May 26, 2020 10:54 am

Hi vs1105 Welcome to the forum
You are best off getting your own Contour Survey, Geotech report, engineering, Specifications, Data, Quantities, etc
Allow 2% of the contract price... nail everything down, before they start building,as to speak and
own copyright. Then approach 3 builders to Quote on your CDs... tell them to sharpen their quoting Pencil..."

Jesus · May 28, 2020 4:57 pm

I'm not sure it's a big vs small type thing..it's more reputable builder vs not so reputable builder i think..research as much as you can to gain some knowledge, this will allow you to know what questions to ask and what might be missing etc..

GrahamB · Jun 02, 2020 7:13 pm

vs1105

Hi everyone,

We are very early in the process of looking at doing a KDR. We have a large block - 835sq.

Is there a general view that a small local builder is a cheaper option than a project home builder?

Reading lots of posts a hearing all of the stories about additional costs project builders catch you out with is making me nervous about which way to go.

Thanks!

you need to do your research, above all else, need to feel comfortable and get everything in writing