We are thinking is building a new house on our block in Brisbane, it’s a slope block and we are thinking of cut and fill so we can have a basement underneath the two story house.
We have spoken to some volume builders but they don’t build on split base, therefore we have to find a custom builder or an architect.
We have spoken to two architects but their building cost per squeak meters are $3000 and $3500, we want a house of 300 square metres, that would be $900k plus and on top of that, 10% to 15% of architect fees plus engineering, DA approval etc, it will blow our budget.
Looks like custom builder is the way to go. Ownit Hines recommended a few of them: chelbrook, Macarthy, kustom and Kalka. We did some googling for the first two, they have got some bad reviews and really scared us.
Any recommendations?
We would really appreciate if you can share some of your experiences.
Laura
Custom builder in Brisbane - any suggestion?
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I'm also currently searching for volume builders in Brisbane that can do split level/habitable areas on first floor due to overland flow area. I think Dixon might have split level (look at the FR85xx designs) that could work for you. Their website only works properly in Internet Explorer.
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We are thinking is building a new house on our block in Brisbane, it’s a slope block and we are thinking of cut and fill so we can have a basement underneath the two story house.
We have spoken to some volume builders but they don’t build on split base, therefore we have to find a custom builder or an architect.
We have spoken to two architects but their building cost per squeak meters are $3000 and $3500, we want a house of 300 square metres, that would be $900k plus and on top of that, 10% to 15% of architect fees plus engineering, DA approval etc, it will blow our budget.
Looks like custom builder is the way to go. Ownit Hines recommended a few of them: chelbrook, Macarthy, kustom and Kalka. We did some googling for the first two, they have got some bad reviews and really scared us.
Any recommendations?
We would really appreciate if you can share some of your experiences.
Laura
We have spoken to some volume builders but they don’t build on split base, therefore we have to find a custom builder or an architect.
We have spoken to two architects but their building cost per squeak meters are $3000 and $3500, we want a house of 300 square metres, that would be $900k plus and on top of that, 10% to 15% of architect fees plus engineering, DA approval etc, it will blow our budget.
Looks like custom builder is the way to go. Ownit Hines recommended a few of them: chelbrook, Macarthy, kustom and Kalka. We did some googling for the first two, they have got some bad reviews and really scared us.
Any recommendations?
We would really appreciate if you can share some of your experiences.
Laura
Hi Laura,
$3000 - $3500 per square meter seems very high for a new home build. We are a custom home builder in Brisbane that specialises in narrow and sloping blocks. We have our own designers that will be able to assist you in designing your new home.
You are more than welcome to contact us and set up a free consultation with our Managing Director, Darren. To discuss your block conditions and what you want out of your new home.
Regards Liam.
Ph: 3310 4578
Email: info@breezewayhouse.com.au
Our website: https://www.breezewayhouse.com.au
Gj Gardner(Ben) , Allied building companies (Steve Smith) both are based in Upper Kedron display homes and specialised in custom made homes. They are really helpful and almost designed a beautiful custom plan for me without asking for an initial deposit. But Stay away from Omni Built homes unless you have time and money to waste. Very unprofessional and no guarantee for their words.
Pathway Homes at The Grange, Evermore Homes at Canon Hill. H4 at Bulimba
I'm personally going with Pathway Homes. I also have a sloped block as with many in my area. They've built some fantastic homes in my neighbourhood. I've inspected a couple of their recently built properties and their work is 1st rate.
Evermore are high end custom builders, typically starting at $500,000 which was a little too pricey for me. I found the sales agent very helpful.
H4 Plan Design Build are also very high end custom builders. They were on my list for a bit.
I'm personally going with Pathway Homes. I also have a sloped block as with many in my area. They've built some fantastic homes in my neighbourhood. I've inspected a couple of their recently built properties and their work is 1st rate.
Evermore are high end custom builders, typically starting at $500,000 which was a little too pricey for me. I found the sales agent very helpful.
H4 Plan Design Build are also very high end custom builders. They were on my list for a bit.
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