Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Designer VS Builder 3Jul 15, 2021 6:01 pm Thanks. That makes sense. I guess the reason why I want to have the design ready and have open tendering is because I want to save some money or in another words, I don’t want to pay for any overcharge by the builder. However, if it’s not economic to engage a designer, and it ends up spending more money for the same thing. I would probably just go with one builder and have him to do from A to Z. HH Re: Designer VS Builder 4Jul 16, 2021 6:26 am Henry.xiao Thanks. That makes sense. I guess the reason why I want to have the design ready and have open tendering is because I want to save some money or in another words, I don’t want to pay for any overcharge by the builder. However, if it’s not economic to engage a designer, and it ends up spending more money for the same thing. I would probably just go with one builder and have him to do from A to Z. Hi Henry In the area you are in, no doubt you will end up with a home worth $4.5-6m ( depending on your street) so you want to do something a bit more special that a project home or standard design. I think your idea of getting a designer or an architect yourself and then tendering your build is a pretty good idea. The trick is getting a designer who can work to your budget and doesn't. I would be happy to recommend both a designer and architect who are doing really nice work in ku-ring-gai council LGA if you like. Just let me know. You can interview them both and get a quote and choose the one you like cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Designer VS Builder 5Jul 16, 2021 7:33 am Thanks Simeon. Please share the designer contact and I’d like to approach them. Thanks Henry HH Re: Designer VS Builder 6Jul 16, 2021 7:40 am Henry.xiao Thanks Simeon. Please share the designer contact and I’d like to approach them. Thanks Henry Henry Details sent Have a great weekend Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 10919 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 20194 |