Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 03, 2013 2:48 pm So I want to build a new house. I'm not fussed about having generic design but I want the build to be quality not a quick and dirty job. I work day job, hence not much time to be on site regularly, so I want to deal with just the one point of contact for Q&A, who will oversee the project instead of me having to deal with architect, builder, tradies etc. Does such a builder exist who can handle the project from start to finish whilst also produce quality work? Any recommendations? I'm in Melbourne East. Around Camberwell. Re: Is there something between volume and custom builder? 2Jun 03, 2013 3:12 pm IMHO you can achieve the goals you have stated by going with a project (volume) builder, or a custom builder. My belief is, currently, after doing the run-around quite a lot: (*) if you find a project builder who has a house which is exactly what you want and needs almost no modification, then it's possible to get a good-quality result for less than a custom builder. (*) if you want anything non-standard fitted (eg. under-floor hydronic heating in Sydney), or you can't find a project-home design which is very close to what you want, then you'll save money going with a custom builder as opposed to racking-up modification charges with a project-home builder. Of course with both "types" of builder you can get good ones & bad ones; good quality results vs bad quality results. Using a custom builder doesn't guarantee a more luxurious or longer-lasting house; to my mind, the biggest reason to go with a custom builder is flexibility, project builders don't cope with changes from standard very well. 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 25165 i did click it, still couldnt make it out rofl. in any case, doesnt look like too extreme a slope, you may be in luck. Just shoot out some emails to volume builders in… 3 18567 I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15276 |