Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Feb 03, 2017 6:59 pm We are looking to extend our house and are having to choose between going to a major builder and getting them to do everything vs going to our own architect, getting them to draw plans, then taking these to a builder etc. I was wondering what the pro's vs con's of each approach are in relation to the cost (I wondered whether the one stop shop may be cheaper/more efficient as the various professionals would communicate with one another; or alternatively more expensive as they may charge a premium for reducing the hassle of building). Any thoughts regarding this? As we neither of us work in the construction/building industry we are also somewhat naive in relation to what should cost what and where to source good individual professionals. Broker here - legislation says that every true broker must put the clients best interests before theirs so in theory they must offer you the best options for you on their… 2 46016 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 0 2021 |