sajana_shah

custom vs volume builders

S S
3 years ago

Hi all
Just looking for some advice - we are about to build a family home - it’s a knock down rebuild in Bayside Melbourne
It will be a double story - we need 4 bdr , study, open plan with void over family (45 sq)

We have like a volume builder but need 30% changes to floor plan + worried about all the upgrades we will need to make .

We are also considering custom build to get a plan which meets our need .. but guidance we are getting is that it will turn out a lot more exp

Hoping someone can shed light

Comment (1)

  • Kate
    3 years ago

    Volume builders are cheaper on standard builds as they are doing repeatable work that is optimised for cost and requires less supervision. This is why they make you pay dearly for variations. They need work with you on new design, redo engineering and drafting, ensure staff follow plans etc. it all adds up.
    But you may find another smaller builder cheaper that operates with less overheads than a big company. You have to shop around carefully.