Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Finding a design 2Apr 06, 2006 5:44 pm The blog of my home being built: http://glint-bladesong.blogspot.com/ Their not all the same 6May 08, 2006 5:03 pm WOW, I really feel for you. I agree there are some really slimy operators out there who are more concerned with their commissions then getting the right house for their clients. I would recommend strongly that if you are looking to build a home for yourself, try and avoid “project builders”. I know they are generally cheaper but cheaper is defiantly not the better way to go when investing in a new home. There is a saying that says; If you choose the cheapest quote you find, it is wise to add a cost for the risk you are running, and once you have done this you may just find that you could have afforded the product you felt was better. Basically not all houses are built the same, and not all builders offer the same level of service. I hope this might give you some food for thought Kind Regards Shane Wright. Re: Finding a design 7May 17, 2006 8:43 pm Thanks for all the ideas, I'm now believing there is no "ideal plan" in existence but have found a few of the larger companies who have their own designers agree they always adapt an old one or redo from the start. This is fine except that going down that track I feel ties me to that builder and whatever his quote comes out at. Maybe going straight to an independant designer and paying for his services is better from this perspective. But then again unless you specify exactly everything for the quotes its meaningless as Shane just said,the cheapest quote is not necessarily the best.
Sorry to hear of your experience karap, that really sucks. Personally I turn off anyone trying to hurry anything "on paper" or "in cash", there is NEVER a reason to hurry a big transaction like this. I hope your guy gets the Ar@e any wisens up the operator to get good help. Cheers Phil Re: Finding a design 8Jun 29, 2006 2:53 pm Shane
I saw your company profile and the buildings shown are all classy and look expensive. We're planning to build our home near Forest lake, but only 1 storey 4 bedrooms home so don't know if your company would be interested ? I am dealing with another builder now but i somehow don't have a good feeling, for a start they did the soil test and it was shown as M/H with a P (?) and salesman said we'll have to fork out extra for the P (?). Which doesnt' agree with the soil test from adjacent lot, and the area was totally cut, not filled. So I'm a bit suspsicious maybe i should order an independent soil test ? and considering another builder. Think yours interested ? regards Dan. Re: Finding a design 9Jun 30, 2006 2:24 pm As to suitable designs, big builders like Metricon or Simonds have their brochures available at every display site with pictures and plans of their homes. You can get a lot of ideas from there - just take a brochure and go through it, it doesn't cost you anything.
But if you wanted design that would exactly fit your land, orientation, etc., you might want to go to a smaller builder. Our proposed builders gave us professionally drawn plans with all specifications - at no cost and no commitment from our side - but I know some builders will want a deposit before they draw up anything (or anything detailed). Hi Kateo, Are you able to spare any of the tiles? Thanks Tony 10 11408 in the stormwater pit or the drain? Those dont look like theyd fit in the drain. Separately, the pits do get stuff in them during the course of the build. For the most… 1 7942 Once you know the basics, the rest is easy. Read my post in the thread linked below. viewtopic.php?p=1919271#p1919271 2 19521 |