Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Owner Builder : Need some help 6Jul 17, 2023 10:39 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Owner Builder : Need some help 7Jul 23, 2023 5:48 am Ardo I'm owner building at the moment. I have renovated 2 houses, worked for a builder, plasterer and roofer. It was all 20 yrs ago. With supplies seemingly at their fingertips, I feel like the skill level of trades has dropped. They are not efficient at what they do anymore. They waste time and materials. They are not whole project orientated. Unless you are on-site every day looking over the shoulder it simply doesn't work out any cheaper then getting a builder to give you a contract for the whole build. Eg. I'm doing squareset. So the carpenter gets his apprentice to tie down the trusses with cyclone ties, but on the inside of the framework. Eave sheets are fitted. I have to cut the ties out and fit truss screws. He knows I'm doing squareset, but more worried about getting the frame inspected. And your stuck, no one available for 3 months to replace them.... it goes on and on. You’re not a builder, go back to school and study to become one. People think it’s easy to be an owner builder but then come on this forum for help on how to do things, so shocking. Go find and pay for a licences contractor to do the job, keep your day job sunshine. Re: Owner Builder : Need some help 8Aug 01, 2023 11:17 pm Hi All, Thanks everyone for the valuable perspective. Learned lot of things after the initial post. Points from 1 to 4 is kind of in progress.Kind of learned the time lines and made some progress in terms of drafting. Point 5, still a question, I am thinking of using a reputable building inspector who can guide me and inspect the work as well. Yes, I am not a tradie or a tradie, and wont be fast on the work as they do. My intention is is ascertain if it will be worth to go through that path, provided I am willing to spend time on a daily basis and put in efforts to complete some of the works. Learning the skill on the go. Might take a longer time to finish, but is that worth the saving at the end? Is it worth it? I am now at the drafting stage and after that would like to take some quotations through the OB route, and also getting quotation from a builder that I know. My intention is to get opinion from those who have been on this path and to get their opinion on this issue. If anyone can put their perspective, it might help me. Thanks, VK Re: Owner Builder : Need some help 10Aug 02, 2023 10:32 am you already got the opinion of those on this path. They are telling you you dont have the requisite knowledge or time to make this work. Its quite obvious to me that as you start forging ahead, the number of roadblocks you encounter will be enough to scare you straight. And if not, I hope you have deep pockets. Re: Owner Builder : Need some help 11Mar 13, 2024 1:39 pm Hi VK, I am now retired however I have stood beside over 300 owner builders in the past 18 years that have successfully built their own homes. First of all a building surveyor is engaged to ensure the construction complies with regulations and engineering. Not to guide you through the building process. If you ask them for guidance they will know you don’t know what you’re doing which will cause all sorts of complications. In general construction there are many things ask’s that require competent skills so these should be contracted out. My specialty was straw bale construction which is very owner builder friendly. I trust this helps Re: Owner Builder : Need some help 12Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest you read the publication "Your Home" - Australia's guide to environmentally sustainable homes, refer links below - https://www.ownerbuildercentre.com.au/q ... er-course/ www.yourhome.gov.au Hi all, Need some ideas for my front yard. There are a few elements where the landscaping needs to take into account: There is a slight slope forward with steps going to… 0 3359 Hi guys, I'm planning on reorganizing my bedroom completely so any kind of advice will be helpful since i have zero knowledge about interior design, matching colors,… 0 5107 |