Hi all,
Found this site while looking for owner builder info. I have recenly purchased 2.5 acres near Donnybrook. I am going to owner build a steel framed home on an elevated flooring system.
Being a sparkie I have plenty of contacts in the building industry and two of my mates are a chippie and a plumber, so hopefully I shouldn't have too much trouble.
I am going to try and do it without borrowing money, just buying materials as I save the money, so it is going to be a long process. I am thinking around 5 years. Since I will have time I am going to go as far as making all the wall trusses myself etc. I don't intend to have any subcontractors at all and will only have my plumber friend involved for the licensing issues with sewerage etc.
It is an ambitious plan, but there is no point in aiming low. I have just had council approval to move the building envelope to where I want it and have drawn up plans, next step is to get the soil testing done, plans drafted up, engineering done, green ratings etc and submit for council approval. Wish me luck.
Scott