Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Choosing a project builder 5Sep 10, 2018 6:12 am M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: Choosing a project builder 8Sep 10, 2018 9:11 pm sweetswisssteel Hi, Get min 2 soil tests from the same soil testers the project builders use ($500 each). Don't worry, they don't mind telling you who they use. Also make sure you give a copy of your level 1 compaction certificate to the soil tester beforehand. Then, take the WORST soil test to at least 3 project builders who you like and get the best quote that includes fixed site costs. If the builder wants to get their own soil test, let them. Just make sure they design and quote engineering for the worst soil classification as it will ensure a stronger slab. Make sure site costs are fixed before you sign the final contract and include everything. Choose your builders based on the following: 1. Reviews and cleanliness of licence 2. Inclusions and specials 3. Floorplans - try not to make changes to standard floorplans. You will get a better price and possibly discounts if you don't make too many structural changes. Project builders buy in bulk, including slabs, frames etc so try and keep it simple for them. 4. Size of company. The bigger the better, as less likely to go belly up. Build! The Google search that's probably best not to do.... "Australian project home builder collapse" Re: Choosing a project builder 10Mar 09, 2019 5:39 am Have you considered Owner Building? Put your financial needs in the hands of the leaders in the market. Find out why we’re the mortgage broker of CHOICE! Feel free to PM us for support or info. Re: Choosing a project builder 11Mar 10, 2019 3:25 pm I probably spent a bit more time comparing cost, layouts, design, inclusions and reviews. Its a big investment, and I found there wasn't good info out there for comparing. these are the things I look for in a project home builder. I've made up a downloadable checklist that you could use to compare them. Comparing Project Home Builders Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ architect, blogger at homedesignedge.com, Spacesave.co and author of Guide to Planning and Building a Home on a Budget As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 27360 Hi all, Been browsing project builders' website and saw Masterton with attached granny flat design Seeing bad reviews from masterton in this website/facebook, does… 0 18299 Thanks for the reply. Had a look at the suggested lot and found other problem on easement, which i will asked in separate thread. 2 16820 |