Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 13, 2013 2:41 pm Hi, we're looking for a builder to build our dream home (1st time building our home although we're not 1st home buyer) in an established area in inner west (Melbourne). What we're looking for a reputable builder who has experienced in the established area (land measurement is 680sqm) and can cater for our design. Do you have any recommendation? If so please post your reasons. Thanks. Re: Looking for a builder in an established inner west (Melb 2Jun 12, 2013 6:24 pm Hi i am a builder and im happy to meet with you get your thoughts and quote up a job we have doen alot of work in the altona area you can also come out and see. Email me on engbridge2013@gmail.com we can exchange details Re: Looking for a builder in an established inner west (Melb 3Jun 12, 2013 7:30 pm Hi newstart2day I Cant recommend our builder even though we are happy with the end result...mostly...it was a struggle. My advice is to steer clear of a volume builder, anyone with billboards. When it comes to choosing a good local builder, once you get a written quote, use their business name to do a vcat search. Don't go looking for their trading name as they almost always are registered under a different alias. Bit off topic but if I had to do it again i would definitely owner build. Its a bit chicken and egg but having gone through the process i now realize how much i could of saved. Re: Looking for a builder in an established inner west (Melb 4Jun 13, 2013 1:54 pm Make sure you speak to someone who has had direct experience with the builder you are looking at and do not just rely on the builder giving you a client to speak with or online reviews/"testimonials" on a builder's website. Building or renovating a property is one of the biggest decisions you could ever make so having a trusted and reputable builder is important. Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr and our architect has advised that we can knock down our semi and build a free-standing… 0 37714 10 15745 Hi All It has been a few weeks since my last update. The build has been progressing well. No major issues to report. The scaffolding was dropped today, gyprock will be… 96 356960 |