Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Quotes with Volume Builders 3Oct 05, 2018 12:04 pm Hi, Get min 2 soil tests from the same soil testers the project builders use ($500 each). Don't worry, they don't mind telling you who they use. Also make sure you give a copy of your level 1 compaction certificate to the soil tester beforehand. Then, take the WORST soil test to at least 3 project builders who you like and get the best quote that includes fixed site costs. If the builder wants to get their own soil test, let them. Just make sure they design and quote engineering for the worst soil classification as it will ensure a stronger slab. Make sure site costs are fixed before you sign the final contract and include everything. Choose your builders based on the following: 1. Reviews and cleanliness of licence 2. Inclusions and specials 3. Floorplans - try not to make changes to standard floorplans. You will get a better price and possibly discounts if you don't make too many structural changes. Project builders buy in bulk, including slabs, frames etc so try and keep it simple for them. 4. Size of company. The bigger the better, as less likely to go belly up. Build! Re: Quotes with Volume Builders 5Oct 05, 2018 12:25 pm If you upgrade too much, especially into non builder grade products, volume builders will become expensive, check out actual builds with their clients, both finished and almost finished, display house has no significance on what quality you can expect, actual builds are going to be very accurate on what to expect, get a building inspector so your builder knows you have knowledge, look at this forums building expert web page, if in Melbourne, tasmania, a great choice, good luck, homework pays off. Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or… 0 26228 i did click it, still couldnt make it out rofl. in any case, doesnt look like too extreme a slope, you may be in luck. Just shoot out some emails to volume builders in… 3 19067 VERY important to understand that each franchise is a independent business, so there are bad franchises out there as well as good (no different from a Bakers Delight… 4 2400 |