Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 08, 2008 9:45 am We are currently getting quotes on building from several builders.
As I am new at this I am worried I will forget to ask about things that will add $$$ later. Things like deadlocks powerpoints etc. So please, hit me with it, anything and everything I might forget to ask about. Re: Tips please on things you forget to ask about at quote stage 2May 08, 2008 9:57 am Same boat as you penny73
Any response is appreciated. Also, if you have taken a quote from PD, can you tell me approx how much are they charging for OH&S, Electrical Allowance and Flooring Allowance excluding site costs...I have found a variation in price provided by two different PD consultants This is confusing me.... Re: Tips please on things you forget to ask about at quote stage 3May 08, 2008 10:47 am A useful tool is get hold of some inclusion lists from the large project builders and go through them line by line. Then set up your own Excel spreadsheet with everything you want quoted, using many of the inclusions from the list. This will certainly help to make sure you don't omit anything. Re: Tips please on things you forget to ask about at quote stage 4May 08, 2008 1:03 pm Long lists from people here:
https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=5823 After 4 years - we're in! Ardo That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days. I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… 9 15513 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 15265 I was being kind to the builder. With the amount charged for the upgrade the builder is probably charging closer to 100% margin. There are a few variables as I… 5 14307 |