Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 06, 2015 2:42 pm Does anyone have any recommendations for builders in the Lower Hunter? We'll be building in a residential estate, house approx 28-30sq. Not sure yet whether we will go with a project builder or not, but would like to explore all options but not really sure where to start. Thanks Re: Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders 2Aug 07, 2015 3:40 pm We have just paid the deposit to build a 32sq two storey custom with Valley Homes. They are based in Maitland. So far they have been nothing but fabulous. The price was very competitive too. Hopefully the building process is just as smooth! What we did was got our house plans drawn up by a designer/drafter so we 'owned' them, arranged our own site survey and then got tenders from our top 3 builders we liked and made a final choice. Re: Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders 3Aug 07, 2015 8:37 pm Thanks Lozza for replying would you mind sharing, or pm'ing me, who you used to design the plan? We're having trouble finding a plan we like without wanting to make considerable alterations.. Re: Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders 4Aug 07, 2015 9:24 pm Just3ofus Thanks Lozza for replying would you mind sharing, or pm'ing me, who you used to design the plan? We're having trouble finding a plan we like without wanting to make considerable alterations.. Yes sure I will PM you his details. That is why we ultimately went custom. No project home plan was quite right, without a huge amount of alterations. Plus the horror stories I had heard with many of the big builders scared me! We got exactly what we wanted for not much more than a project home was going to cost anyway. The house is probably a little smaller than what we could of got going project, however, it uses the space better. Re: Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders 5Apr 12, 2016 12:11 pm Just3ofus Does anyone have any recommendations for builders in the Lower Hunter? We'll be building in a residential estate, house approx 28-30sq. Not sure yet whether we will go with a project builder or not, but would like to explore all options but not really sure where to start. Thanks Have you started the build process yet? Re: Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders 7May 03, 2016 1:00 pm Just3ofus What determines the start point of the process? We have our land and are trying to dried on a plan/builder. We used Sense Homes - what they do is put your land out to tender with a few builders and you get a few tenders back and you simply choose the best deal. Very happy with how it turned out for us. Give Terry a call on 0431 220 893 or terry@sensehomes.com.au and tell him Jonny recommended him. Re: Lower Hunter Valley non-project builders 8May 03, 2016 1:02 pm Where abouts in the Hunter is your land? Hi there, We’ve recently had plans approved to add a 1st storey addition to our existing house for a growing family in Sydney. With the current cost of building… 0 1025 I am looking to design an entry door to a lower ground basement that has 2200mm between the external entry height to FFL of the ground floor. This door will provide an… 0 1506 thanks guys! yes this is how I've exactly raised it with the builder. still awaiting response. 12 4839 |