Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 26, 2009 7:26 pm Hi Wanted some advice on pitfalls (other than theft) of deciding to supply our own Oven/Cooktop rather than the builder supplied one. We have in our contract an 'allowance' to upgrade from the Builder Standard to to Stainless Steel and 90cm wide. However, final costs is down to what 'Direct Interiors' charge. I'm thinking we could easy get a great deal for the same, probably less from Harvey Norman etc. Anyone had any experience with a builder saying No? Thanks Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 2Sep 26, 2009 7:54 pm Just be forewarned that the builder can refuse. Also you would have to hold off on installing it until after handover possibly as it will not be covered by the builder's insurance - so theft or damage is at your own risk. We are building with a small private builder and are doing the whole kitchen ourselves - we recognised the potential problems and are still installing the kitchen during the build since they agreed to install them for us - but again no insurance coverage. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 3Sep 26, 2009 8:10 pm Our builder had no problems with this he just deducted his allowence from his quote at the end of the build. I had to give the dimensions of the appliences to the cabinet maker so there was no problems later on. I will do the same next time. I dont know if the big volume builders do this though. Know where your going in life............... you may already be there Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 5Sep 26, 2009 9:22 pm I got $2200 so maybe this is an exception but it was quoted as the cooking package allowence in the contract so I think my builder allows a fair price. I bought elsewhere in a sale and ended up with a fully programable oven compared to a basic one so it worked out well for me. I will most prob do this again next time as I want to go for a gas free standing oven and cooktop, which this builder doesnt supply. So it all depends on what you want and how much you want to spend I suppose. Know where your going in life............... you may already be there Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 6Sep 26, 2009 9:23 pm Don't forget if they are installed after handover you will have to pay for an electrician to connect it all up. The builder certainly won't credit you for not having them do the electrics (as I trust you realise by now). Is it worth the possibility of errors, and slim savings? Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 7Sep 26, 2009 9:52 pm This will be the 2nd time we have supplied our own appliances, first time with avj got better quality appliance for less just installed them after handover, we organised an electrician to do the install at the same time he did fans etc. Already purchased appliances for this build again have saved heaps, but using a smaller builder we will be getting them installed when the his tradies are there. We are looking into insurance to cover goods that we provide now just to be on the safe side. Cheers Lou http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 8Sep 26, 2009 10:26 pm in our case, it wasn't the cost savings we were after. we just prefer a cooktop with a higher energy rating for asian style wok cooking, and the plain vanilla builder range simply can't meet that kind of requirement, not even from supposedly good brands like smeg nor miele. instead, we're going for an australian made cooktop, called the highland stove. Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 9Sep 27, 2009 9:18 am nietzche in our case, it wasn't the cost savings we were after. we just prefer a cooktop with a higher energy rating for asian style wok cooking, and the plain vanilla builder range simply can't meet that kind of requirement, not even from supposedly good brands like smeg nor miele. instead, we're going for an australian made cooktop, called the highland stove. That sounds interesting, as thats what DH says about the cook tops that we have had in the past is that they dont seem to have enough oomp to fry things well. This time we went electric ceramicm which is even worse! (but easier to keep clean). He does most of the cooking (lucky me ) Got to keep him happy. So what your saying is there is a standard energy rating but some are stronger. So do you read what each burner output to compare, I thought they were all the same so I just went on style. shows what I know Know where your going in life............... you may already be there Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 10Oct 06, 2009 1:48 pm An update Builder will give a $1000 credit for Rangehood, Cooktop and Oven. Retail is approx $1300 worth so not too bad. However, just called selections for retail prices and they are way more expensive than I can get elsewher e.g. Canopy Rangehood Selections - $950 Other -$650 Oven - Westinghouse PGP659s Selections - $1550 Other -$1200 Cooktop - Westinghouse GHP765s Selections - $900 Other -$730 All up, $820 difference on top of an additional $600 fee to install a Canopy. Question for me is Do I take the $1000 credit, select and buy it all now (so I lock in dimensions for Kitchen stuff), save myself $820 and hope someone can install it all for a reasonable price OR To hell with it, save the hassle and get it all done by the builder. Tick tock! Re: Buying own Oven/cooktop rather than Builders 11Oct 06, 2009 2:17 pm wombat An update Builder will give a $1000 credit for Rangehood, Cooktop and Oven. Retail is approx $1300 worth so not too bad. However, just called selections for retail prices and they are way more expensive than I can get elsewher e.g. Canopy Rangehood Selections - $950 Other -$650 Oven - Westinghouse PGP659s Selections - $1550 Other -$1200 Cooktop - Westinghouse GHP765s Selections - $900 Other -$730 All up, $820 difference on top of an additional $600 fee to install a Canopy. Question for me is Do I take the $1000 credit, select and buy it all now (so I lock in dimensions for Kitchen stuff), save myself $820 and hope someone can install it all for a reasonable price OR To hell with it, save the hassle and get it all done by the builder. Tick tock! Hi Wombat, We faced the same decision (I think we may even be building with the same builder). We have decided to supply the appliances ourselves (got a great package deal from SA Appliance Warehouse - OG Road) and the builder is happy to install all but the rangehood. We ended up getting a fridge and a washing machine for $300 more than what we were going to pay for just the oven, cook top and range hood. We also saved about $500 (or more) by getting the glass splashback direct from the glass supplier rather than through the kitchen place. We don't have a slab yet so I can't tell you how it has all worked out but we are happy with the savings. Good luck Jon Builing our First Home in Ridgehaven SA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=23429&p=316543#p316543 My daughter and son in law are about to start building, they are having a 600mm induction cook top and 900mm oven. It's personal preferance 5 10827 Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20355 Hi Chippy, no there isn't, gave it a really good look through and literally opened everything and checked all edges as well. 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