Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Builder quotes 15 months from slab date 16Sep 24, 2018 4:23 pm Skcel Just got quoted 3 months for my 33sqm build. You city folks must have it rough! I would say that 3 months is over-optimistic even for a project-style fiber-clad house and without any single rainy day. It seems you are talking about brick veneer build though. Is it from set out/earthworks all the way to PCI stage? They can quote/promise anything, but give it some reality check, otherwise you may be disappointed. Remember, it is not only about how many tradies are on site every day, but also about efficiently working out logistics for the materials, equipment, etc and this is where hiccups are most likely to occur. Re: Builder quotes 15 months from slab date 17May 06, 2019 8:04 pm Skcel Hillsbuilds 3 months?! Is it a prefab or something different from the usual building methods? Nope just an incredible team of trades to the local custom builder here in dubbo NSW. Top quality aswell. They usually have 2-3 trades going at the same time. Has this builder successfully completed his past homes this quick,check with actual customers,his last 3,sounds too good to be true. Re: Builder quotes 15 months from slab date 18May 07, 2019 1:11 am Joker Skcel Hillsbuilds 3 months?! Is it a prefab or something different from the usual building methods? Nope just an incredible team of trades to the local custom builder here in dubbo NSW. Top quality aswell. They usually have 2-3 trades going at the same time. Has this builder successfully completed his past homes this quick,check with actual customers,his last 3,sounds too good to be true. Theoretically, if one storey build: (if site is flat) 1.5 weeks for set out, earthworks + drainage/plumbing + slab preparation + slab pour + all the inspections at least 1 week for slab curing + pre-fabricated frames delivered 2 weeks for frames to be erected, windows and roofing installed 1 week - for external cladding (if not bricks, has to be e.g. Hebel of fibreboards) 1 week - plumbing and electrical rough in (simultaneously - external render and painting) 1 week - gyprock (simultaneously - waterproof wet areas) 1 week - floors installed, tiles installed to wet areas, install joinery (pre-fab), internal doors (all at the same time) 1 week - interior painting (simultaneously - landscaping, driveway, etc.), finish tiling 1 week - finish plumbing, finish electrical 1 week - fixing defects, cleaning, connect appliances, etc. Good weather, excellent co-ordination of inspections and material deliveries, excellent communication within the team and coordination of tradies and mainly 6 day weeks. Re: Builder quotes 15 months from slab date 20May 07, 2019 5:15 pm steel alexp79 Theoretically, if one storey build: Yeah. I dont know any builders who will schedule works to happen at the same time that much. It can only be done with tradies who already worked together previously, use the right tools for the jobs (eg. robotic set out stations, etc.) and have their daily stations and materials optimally distributed in space, so they are not blocking each other. I believe up to 3x efficiencies can be easily achieved, but will require 100% onsite supervision and micromanagement. Although in most cases it is an art rather than science, but can be assisted through the computer simulation. Obviously, tradies are never paid on an hourly rate, they are paid agreed rate for the full job to be done, but eligible for bonuses or fines based on the quality and speed. This certainly doesn't look good. I would be engaging with an independent inspector to have a look at this. As for the unscheduled site visits, most builders are quite… 1 28323 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 20425 |