Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 4Feb 05, 2015 10:13 am Need hints, tips and inspiration? Join me on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ournewhomecoach Who am I? See my LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-crawford/1a/429/296 Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 6Feb 05, 2015 11:38 pm Custom build Northern NSW viewtopic.php?f=31&t=72217 Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 8Feb 06, 2015 8:11 am My build thread: Custom build on 40 acres viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75656 Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 9Feb 06, 2015 8:35 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 11Feb 11, 2015 6:03 pm After spending a year with project builders (wasted my time) I could only say to get an architect to plan your house and a reputable builder to build your house as it will be what YOU want not a project builder telling you what THEY can give you if you're going to spend that type of money build a house that fits your lifestyle and not have to have a floor plan that you have to force yourself to like from a project builder . Thats just my opinion good luck with whichever way you decide to go .. Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 12Feb 11, 2015 7:13 pm Ofcourse an architect would design a house specifically for your family & another fact is that an architect would draft a house design that can get you council approval too. But this will cost you far more than your budget.
You can try out looking at some project builders. They work on the cost per square metre plan. What they usually do is to alter their standard house-plans to suit your needs without charging a design fee. They usually have an architect on staff who designs the house for you. Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 13Feb 11, 2015 7:27 pm If you are making 15-20% area changes to a display house (2S) then its the wrong house for you, and expect the price to increase a lot more. Because you cant turn a small cheap display home into a Medium Mcmansion..in some cases the engineering increases +50% thats over the entire house and you generally find that out after Planning Approvals......Lookout and ask to talk to the engineer and not the salesperson. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 14Feb 20, 2015 9:27 pm get a house designed for your needs and block through a top draftsman, we used a drafting firm whom was owned and operated by a architect, then get recommendations for builders from them, we had input in just about everything, the choices are endless,we also wanted features that volume guys just dont use anymore such as 4step cornices and high stepped skirtings,volume guys avoid most areas not mainstream. Also pay attention to whats in your structure. Re: Torn between low-end architectural vs volume builder 15Feb 23, 2015 9:22 pm I had a good experience with a custom builder. They used a subcontract designer and were efficient with completing the build (6 months) after council approval. Just do your due diligence to satisfy yourself that they use quality trades and have a stable business. For any builder, also carefully establish typical build times. Some can take 12 months (or more) to complete. 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 18511 2 7717 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 110222 |