Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 10, 2007 12:12 pm After deliberating over renovating or rebuild, we have decided to rebuild on our existing block in Canberra. We have plans for a single storey 225sqm designed home with 187sqm living. It is a simple but suitable design.
We are now at the stage of getting quotes, and our one quote so far has been seriously expensive...$1550 per sqm (project home company) It was designed with budget in mind so there are no outlandish inclusions...inslab heating, high ceiling in living and 25k allowance for kitchen are our biggest spenders. Rest is mostly standard. I am thinking that the company is not interested in our small scale custom project. We are seeking other quotes...but I would like suggestions/ comments on experiences in building small with medium level finishes custom homes. Thanks, James Re: Quotes for custom plan 2Jan 09, 2008 8:47 am We are building a custom design home in canberra as well. Our builder is charging 1350 AUD per sq m. The inclusions are of a very good quality as well (we went and choose them ourselves). Also we are getting a custom kitchen done and it is costing us around 19000. This includes laminex doors etc. 25k would get you a very very good kitchen.
Our house size is 25 sq of living + Alfresco 1550 AUD per sqm should get you a lot more. Some builders in canberra are not good in giving quotes. Also remember the initial quote they give you is just a ball park figure. The add more when you get to the final stages. Make sure you add everything into the contract and not leave provisional sums. This will cost you more money when you build. And builders will say they are giving you more $$ in provisional sums etc. But they put their margins on the provisional sums as well - around 20%. More than happy to provide more info. Let me know if you need any specific info. Cheers Re: Quotes for custom plan 3Jan 09, 2008 9:07 am We did it for around $1400/sqm in Melbourne, incl. hydronic heating, double glazed windows, very high ceilings, etc.
Have a look at your inclusions and work out if they are really as basic as you think. Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or… 0 18208 6 42811 Yep, very good point. I’ll do more research and see what figures I get. Thank you! 8 2449 |