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  • Profile photo of wcjessielimwcjessielim
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    We are choosing a builder at this moment. Most of them have the same inclusions.

    But, how come some builders' quote are so much lower than the others? What's the catch?

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    are they quoting on the same design house??…  i.e. did you have your own plans drawn up by an architect or draftsman??

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    It may be quality.  More expensive building co's employ better tradespeople and pay them more.

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    there are many, many components that go together to build a house… sometimes people think that because both builders are including granite benches & similar appliances that the specs are similar… Nah…
    Quality of course counts for a lot as you say Millions better trades acquire better remuneration … & rightly so.
    what about the things you don't see?? what type of slab are you getting?? what size framing timbers are you getting 70mm or
    90mm?? are all P.C & P.S. Allowances realistic?? are the external walls brick & render or are they blue/white boarded?? generally the story is the same with most things in life… you get what you pay for!! if it seems too cheap it probably is!!

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    Assuming that they are your plans & specs ie not 3 different project homes (ref Mackar), then it may come down to which builder & subbies 'need' the job more. Margins do change if you need work at a particular time eg quiet period and you are looking for continuity for your trades.

    Quality is a big issue – need to ensure that you are getting what is specified.

    Check the inclusions/exclusions – carpets/tiles to main areas, landscaping, paving, front fences, clothes lines etc often are 'extras'.

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