Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Big volume builder or small companies? 6Sep 27, 2013 9:28 pm animal I went with a small company. So far so good. You get personal attention and they know that your experience with them can make or break them at times. I didn't get quotes from volume builders. Our's is a custom design and construct coming out at around $1900/m^2 I never actually did comparisons on a per sqm basis. I've just done it for the builders that gave me detailed pricing: Builder A, $1187 ( popular project-home builder, no landscaping / blinds, some [limited] upgrades ) Builder B, $1516 ( energy efficient project home design, no floor coverings, no landscaping, no upgrades ) Builder C, < $1100 ( turnkey package which includes landscaping, driveway, blinds ) Builder C, < $1400 ( turnkey package, significant upgrades ) Builder C is the smallish custom builder I selected. To be fair to them, I have overstated their per sqm prices above. This is for a build in Sydney on a relatively level H1 class site. Their base turnkey package price with reasonable inclusions including floor coverings, aircon, downlights to living/kitchen/dining, landscaping, driveway, blinds, alarm, etc, etc was significantly better than Builder A. Upgrades I have include LED downlights, spa bath, huge island bench, timber-look floor tiles ( 96 sqm ), tiled alfresco, crimsafe doors ( 6 doors ), laundry cabinets, extra laundry storage, 6 feature timber doors, frameless shower panel in ensuite, spa bath in main, IT nook, 3 extra walk-in robes and walk-in linen, coffered ceiling in home theatre, etc, etc. This makes up for over 20% of my contract price. I knew their pricing was good but I'm actually astounded. Build thread: here Land Nov 12, Contract 6/07/13, Consent 15/08/13, Start 20/09/13, Slab 25/09/13, Frame 4/10/13, Brick 21/10/13, Roof 2/11/13, Lock-up 17/12/13, Handover 3/3/14 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 18563 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110570 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 25163 |