Pricing is paramount for anyone looking to build their dream home – we get it. In this day and age, it is more than tempting to ask your builder that one question: “What do you charge per square metre?”
But there’s a danger that lurks behind this question and when it comes to a custom build, it certainly isn’t the best way to get an understanding of your costs. Let’s break it down for you…
Complexity
When you’re planning a new custom home, chances are you’ll have ideas and necessary inclusions that will be required to support your lifestyle. Your project will have lots of layers and some areas of the home will require more time, materials and labour than others. For this reason, charging the same amount for every square metre is not viable – as some areas require more intensive work than others.
At Ozzbuild, we encourage you to put time and consideration in every corner of your new home, which naturally makes it difficult for us to guestimate a general rate at the very beginning.
Additional costs and exclusions
Drawing on from the complex and ambitious nature of our builds, coming up with an initial ballpark price for each square metre can be misleading for clients. In many types of projects, unforeseen situations can arise and call for some reassessment and extra costs.
Unfortunately, many builders are aware of this and provide low square metre rates to lure clients into what they believe will be a wallet-friendly build.
Different builders
Another important thing to consider is the fact that every builder out there can have different processes, timelines and specialities. While a square metre rate can seem like a great way to compare price points between builders, this rate is most likely to be valued differently depending on who you ask.
Some builders may not include landscaping, fencing and driveways in their initial quoting while others may quote based on a simple design, not taking your personalised goals into account. Because of this, it’ll be your best interest to avoid builders who do provide a square metre rate.
Who to choose?
So how can you get an idea of your costs? We recommend reaching out to experienced custom builders who can collaborate with you and undertake some detailed research and planning. A detailed quote requires the builder to fully understand your plans, scope of work, site conditions and time constraints.
Here at Ozzbuild, we are passionate about working with full transparency and give clients as much direction with costs as possible. Our aims are to build a collaborative working relationship and keep you informed at every step of the way. With over 20 years of industry experience, we can work with you from start to finish while providing you with accurate pricing.
Building a new home is a big task and we understand that every small detail needs to meet your needs. Square metre rates can be misleading and will often leave you with unforeseen expenses, which could prevent your full vision from becoming a reality. Careful, accurate pricing during the planning process promotes transparency and overall better quality of work – all while preventing you from being short-changed.
If you’re ready for a detailed and fully customised building quote, get in touch with the expert team at Ozzbuild today.