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Why You Need a Detailed Building Quote
Our team have been renovating homes around Perth suburbs for the past 7 years. Today I want to share some of this knowledge with you and talk to you about why you need a fully detailed proposal from a builder to make an informed decision.
the fatal mistake
I hear this fatal renovation mistake quite often. Statistics from building industry associations have proven that a majority of custom renovations have surpassed their budgets by an average of 24%! How does this happen?
The Building Industry is famous for providing sketchy quotes at the best of times – two pages long for major renovations, imagine it’s one of your largest investment’s in life and you’re handed two pages of scribble outlining what the builder is going to provide. Unfortunately, some owners make a fatal mistake, thinking everything is covered. This is how the ‘low ball’ quotes are able to price their projects so much lower than the professionals, they simply leave details out.
it's all in the details
Ever hear the saying that the evidence is in the detail, well, you better believe it. How can you make an informed decision without proper detail? Evidence has shown if it isn’t listed in the quote as a specific item or product you can be assured it won’t be supplied. Take for example demolition, clean up or asbestos removal, if it’s not listed you can be sure you will find it as a variation to the contract. It’s deceptive business practice and should be stamped out.
problems?
So you decide to run with the cheapest quote, the one that’s two pages long and short on detail, and that’s where your disaster begins. Now what happens is the builder has quoted the project price using low quality trades and materials, and is counting on variations to ensure survival – that’s how they stay in business. This is how the problem starts we’re all too busy to take the time to go over the details to determine whether a builder is actually qualified to take the job.
the real solutions
Your most practical solution to this problem is to take the extra time to make comparisons and ensure you’re receiving a fully detailed quote. The quote should be fully detailed, itemised and most of all a fixed priced quote ready to be used into a building contract. Not a quote that’s full of surprises like prime costs [PC’s] and provisional sums [PS’s]. Watch out for quotes that have these figures to make up the overall price, it’s your first warning sign the builder has prepared the quote to take full advantage of marking up his variations whilst under construction.
So the type of quote you’re receiving should be fully itemised, detailing every product with brand name and model numbers along with a price for the item. Also every service should be included as a line item, such as clean up’s, demolition and asbestos removal. This is how you’ll have confidence knowing you’ve made the right choice selecting the best builder on offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common things our clients want to know about building, renovating, and working with RUSCON Construction.
At RUSCON Construction, we work with you during every stage of your project, starting from Concept Designs through to Council submission. Our goal is to provide a seamless and efficient process, allowing you to focus on selecting the best options for your project.
Yes. In simple terms, without drawings, each builder will interpret your instructions differently. This can lead to large price differences. It's always best to have plans drawn before requesting a formal builder's quote.
RUSCON Construction covers public liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. Some lenders may require the builder to supply this documentation before approving finance.
Our service includes preparation of drawings by multi-skilled, highly experienced designers. Alternatively, we can also work from drawings provided by your architect.
At RUSCON Construction, we work with you during every stage of your project, starting from Concept Designs through to Council submission. Our goal is to provide a seamless and efficient process, allowing you to focus on selecting the best options for your project.
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