When it comes to an investment as large as building your dream home, you want to make sure you have the right people by your side.
Choosing the best architect or building designer, engineer and builder for the job can make a monumental difference to the experience and the end result, so it’s essential to get it right from the start.
In fact, getting it wrong could be disastrous for your project.
At Ozzbuild, we’ve previously worked with clients who have prioritised price over expertise when they’ve chosen their consultants and suffered the consequences – namely paying far more in the long run. They’ve opted for consultants who don’t consider the whole project and therefore, run into problems down the line.
The good news is when you choose correctly, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. While your chosen consultant may not be the cheapest on the market, they should more than make up for it throughout the project.
Spotting a quality consultant
A great consultant will be able to control your budget, working with your builder and other members of the team to ensure costings are as accurate as possible.
In the case of engineers, they’ll also be able to perform the necessary checks to ensure there aren’t any nasty surprises along the way, identifying potential problems and integrating solutions before they cause a budget blow out.
Quality consultants will also save you time – they’ll be able to collaborate with all the working parties to share knowledge, ensuring that you receive the most holistic information at each stage.
For example, an architect may make a suggestion, the engineer can check it for structural feasibility and the builder can confirm the costs and timelines. With three avenues of expertise, the risk of things going wrong reduces significantly!
Beyond this, a quality consultant should simply make your building journey more enjoyable. From maintaining regular communication so that you’re kept informed every step of the way, to transparency on services and costs, they should do everything in their power to make it a streamlined and efficient process. This is especially important if unexpected issues arise, as they’ll be able to work through it quickly with the relevant parties.
Where to start?
One of the best ways to guarantee you’re engaging quality consultants is to engage a high-quality builder first. This means the builder will be able to understand your vision and recommend trusted consultants including architects, engineers and surveyors.
By starting with a high-quality builder, you can be assured that their recommended consultants are top-quality and reliable, which will make the building process simple and stress-free for everyone involved.
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If you’re looking to start the building process with a team of quality consultants, get in touch with Ryan and the team at Ozzbuild today. We’d be happy to explain the process and get you on your way.