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Our service bridges the disconnect between design and construction.

We can project manage your renovations by organising first design ideas and cost estimates, plans and approvals, a fixed price contract right through to completion of you build.

We can offer in house design or we can organise an alternate designer of your choice, a design can be produced that meets your budget and gets council approval.

Often designers are engaged to design, sometimes it may not matter to them what the build costs or even if it actually gets built.

Often your builder may not be interested in the headache of design and getting your project through the lengthy approval process. For many builders it can often be a numbers game for them, where they whiz in one door and out the other to produce 10 quotes so they can win one job.

No matter what stage you are up to, give Spannenberg and Son a call and let us help you get your home renovation dreams to reality.

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Engage your builder at the design stage

Your builders expertise is very valuable.

You want to be wise in you’re choice of builder and you will be working with him daily for many months, so choose a builder you feel comfortable with, your builder is also the only person who knows what your project is going to cost, so don’t rely on what you think the project should cost, or what your architect estimates. An accurate, detailed price from your builder is the best price.

There are also many consultants to pay during the design stage whether they be designers or engineers etc.

If you have chosen an experienced and qualified builder, do expect to pay for his time also. It is worth it.

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Building or Renovation

Why do builders charge for a building or renovation quote?

 

MELISSA GERKE SEP 28, 2020

 

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Getting the best value for money is something we all aim for in a transaction so, when it comes to building a new home or a major renovation, the idea of paying for a quote may feel uncomfortable.

 

A quote is a detailed financial plan for a build. It can avoid unnecessary changes, disputes, extended timeframes and cost blowouts, making it quite a valuable document.

 

A builder’s quote can be more than 30 pages long and can include the cost of materials, labour and compliance requirements. To complete a thorough quote can take days, depending on the scope of the build.

 

“It’s from their concept all the way through to construction,” says builder Craig Millar of Millar Projects in Whittlesea, Victoria. “If they choose not to engage me, they’ve bought that information.”

 

What’s wrong with a free quote from a builder?

 

If a builder is continually building a very similar product, such as a granny flat, they would have a good idea of what’s involved and how much the project would cost.

 

For smaller projects under about $50,000, an experienced builder could usually quote this quickly for free.

 

But for larger projects such as renovations costing more than $100,000, more materials and specialist tradespeople or consultants are needed. If the renovation is for an older house, surprises may turn up.

 

If a builder hasn’t quoted correctly and a contract was signed, someone falls short.

 

“Unfortunately, and we’ve all been in that spot, you find out there’s not enough money,” said Millar. “I’ve done a renovation and quoted $50,000. Then I find out, instead of $12,000 the kitchen costs $16,000.”

 

If this happens, a builder could either take the loss from their profit, complete the work more cheaply or the tradespeople don’t get paid.

 

Taking the time to create a detailed quote reduces the chances of a shortfall, minimising the risk of problems for builders, tradespeople and clients.

 

Don’t be surprised if the builder asks you to pay for a quote

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Benefits of a First Floor Addition

 

Don’t move, build:
Rather than relocating to a larger home, consider a first floor addition, this may be the more economical option.

Keep your backyard:
Not only is this quicker in terms of the building process, but you will not have to sacrifice the backyard space to gain extra room for your growing family.

Affordable and obtainable:
A quicker time frame also comes at a lower cost.

Live your life normally: During the construction, you will not have to compromise living comfortably as you will be able to go about your daily routine as we work away upstairs.

If you believe that a first floor addition is the right option for your family and lifestyle, give Spannenberg & Son a call today and we can help guide you through the process. We have offices in the Northern Beaches and Macarthur and offer genuine service and quality workmanship #since1971
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