Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 25, 2020 10:13 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! Re: Small builder vs. Project Home 2May 26, 2020 9:54 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..." Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Small builder vs. Project Home 3May 28, 2020 3:57 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.. Re: Small builder vs. Project Home 4Jun 02, 2020 6:13 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 Hi all, Been browsing project builders' website and saw Masterton with attached granny flat design Seeing bad reviews from masterton in this website/facebook, does… 0 18282 As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 27344 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16252 |