If you’re unfamiliar with the building industry, getting the ball rolling can feel daunting. There’s a lot to consider – what type of home do you want to build? What is your budget? Does your idea for a home suit the needs of yourself and your family? Most importantly, who should you build with? It’s integral to select an exceptional building team who will transform your ideas into a functional home that supports your lifestyle.
At Ozzbuild, we believe one of the most important aspects of building a home is making a considered and well-informed decision on which builder you want to undertake the project. When you’re making such a huge financial and emotional investment, this is something that you’ll want to get right. You want to choose a hard-working, high-quality and experienced builder who you can collaborate with to craft a beautiful long-lasting home.
Here’s what you can do to find the perfect builder for your next home building project.
Do your homework
First things first: Don’t go into a building project in the dark! You’ll want to know as much as possible about the business you’re hoping to work with, including their values, track record and years of experience. This information should be accessible online, either on their website or social media. A respectable builder will have a quality website where you can learn about their business, explore completed projects or check if they’ve won any awards.
Even when you think you’ve found the perfect builder, it’s always worth reaching out to their previous clients so you can talk about their experience in depth and gain a greater understanding of how the building process works with this company.
Understand the cost and time involved in crafting a quality home
Of course, costs need to play a role in the builder you work with, but it shouldn’t dictate your entire decision. You don’t want to work with a builder who will offer a cheap price but cut corners, resulting in a home that needs to be fixed down the track. This may save you money initially, but it will cost you much more in the long run.
It’s also important to recognise that your dream home can’t be magically built in a short time frame. A quality home takes time. Again, it’s not worth working with someone who will build your home in a ridiculously short timeframe if the end result is subpar. A good quality home in Australia takes between 10–12 months on average to build. Don’t let renovation TV shows dictate your understanding of the building process and how long it takes.
At the end of the day, you should endeavour to choose a builder who will be forthright with you about the cost of building and who will break down each element of the process before you begin. You should aim to hire someone who will be transparent and honest about how long your dream home will take to create and what results are feasible within your budget.
If you’re ready to build your home with an award-winning builder on a challenging Sydney site, get in touch with the team at Ozzbuild today.