Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Steps and timeline before construction (HomeBuilder) 17Jun 09, 2020 8:29 am We are currently at Lock Up and I believe the kitchen cabinetry is going in as early as this week. Having spoken to many project builders - we decided we wanted to work with a builder who was part of the process from start to finish, rather than a chain of individuals ie salesperson, selection consultant, site supervisor, administration officers in head office. The company we choose, the owner is a carpenter by trade and employees other carpenters - the workmanship to date has been great. He still uses external contractors for other works such as electrical, painting etc but they are all local trades and we have been very impressed so far. We also needed someone who would be upfront on costs and flexible as we are often chopping and changing part of the design - something larger builders wouldn’t allow. I think Bradford are affiliated with Scott Salisbury so would likely have the pick of the trades and do good work. In regards to energy efficient home I think most would be able to accommodate as long as you give them a concept of requirements - the sticking point may be the cost given that the materials may not be standard inventory for larger builders. Re: Steps and timeline before construction (HomeBuilder) 18Jun 09, 2020 12:54 pm Juan We are currently at Lock Up and I believe the kitchen cabinetry is going in as early as this week. Having spoken to many project builders - we decided we wanted to work with a builder who was part of the process from start to finish, rather than a chain of individuals ie salesperson, selection consultant, site supervisor, administration officers in head office. The company we choose, the owner is a carpenter by trade and employees other carpenters - the workmanship to date has been great. He still uses external contractors for other works such as electrical, painting etc but they are all local trades and we have been very impressed so far. We also needed someone who would be upfront on costs and flexible as we are often chopping and changing part of the design - something larger builders wouldn’t allow. I think Bradford are affiliated with Scott Salisbury so would likely have the pick of the trades and do good work. In regards to energy efficient home I think most would be able to accommodate as long as you give them a concept of requirements - the sticking point may be the cost given that the materials may not be standard inventory for larger builders. Nice one. Who did you get to do all the drawings and documentation etc.? Yeah we are budgeting more for double glazing and a higher performing building envelope. I'm more so worried about the expertise of the trades who may not be used to working with those products and methods. Re: Steps and timeline before construction (HomeBuilder) 19Jun 09, 2020 4:53 pm This was facilitated through the builder using his engineer and draftsman, but as a seperate payment to the main contract (and prior to) and in a way in which we retained full copyright of all documentation (as we paid for it). Following these simple steps will help you mitigate unwanted costs, have your expectations met and give… 0 4576 Thanks very much! And would the landscaper/contractor generally involve the engineer or is that something the client would do? Thanks for your help 2 10086 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17111 |