Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 05, 2012 11:07 pm Hi All, Is it common to use the builder for all internal fit out such as kitchen, robes, bathrooms etc or do people leave this to a third party? If so, how does this process work? I like the idea of a one-stop-shop but I'm concerned that it narrows my options and is not commercially competitive. Cheers, Matt Re: Building options 2Sep 05, 2012 11:40 pm I think if you want a house built to "lock up" stage you would have to go to a small independent builder. The big project builder's usually do the full kit out - depends on your bank and what it requires for a mortgage as well. Re: Building options 3Sep 06, 2012 5:59 am The builders standard options are usually very competitive even though they have the builders margin built in. Upgrades are usually not as competative. If you want an outside supplier the builder will still want the same overall profit for the house so you will not get a full reduction on the price of the standard kitchen. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12026 Hi there, I'm a conplete newbie to this, but I'm looking to put a floor down in my 6x9m shed. It's currently sitting on a 100mm thick concrete perimeter (dirt floor… 0 6467 Howdy all. I am looking for feedback on what people would do to maximise and make an area as flat as possible. First, out the front of the house is a sloping hill, pretty… 0 20147 |