Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 09, 2008 2:59 pm Would anyone be able to PM me a quality custom builder they could refer. We are looking to build in Melbourne's east and would prefer to use the services of a private builder, however without a referral not sure where to start?
Any referrals would be much appreciated. Re: Custom Private Builder Referral? 2Sep 09, 2008 11:26 pm Good luck Radiuz, sorry I can't help, I am out in the north west of Melb and after months of research, first into project then custom builders - we decided to just do it ourselves!!
One of the things we did was drive around looking at houses under construction in our area and noting the names of the builders, we would also stop and chat to any tradies or people around that were willing, thats how we got a few names in the first place... Anyway, good luck with your search Ruth Ruth -Bought house in Melbourne inner burbs, knocked it down & now...we are owner builders! Completed OB project and moved in to our new home with our new baby in May 2009! Re: Custom Private Builder Referral? 4Sep 10, 2008 9:07 am Thanks for all your comments and help.
Yes we have been noting the names of builders from their display boards on sites, but you ring them and often they don't get back to you. Its also still a bit of risk to base your choice without a referral by someone who knows the builder or their work. We are also considering owner building, but still need a good builder to work with. Re: Custom Private Builder Referral? 5Sep 10, 2008 3:26 pm I went out onsite today for lunch and had a chat with my partner and one of the builders. Sorry the builders my partner knows seem to only do their own projects. Good luck with your search though. If you already have a contract, is the inspection cost stated in there? If not they would be forced to issue you a variation which you could of course object to. 12 25886 Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20432 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11763 |