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Ok all Im saying to Michael is for a project that size, if all the prices you get are high without a Bill of Quantities you wont be any wiser (to an extent). If you dont have a builder you know or trust get a Bill done and then compare apples with apples. The other way to do it is go for a...

Michael, I just sent you a pm Chomp

Hi Michael, That seems extemely cheap for a minimum of around 3 weeks work. Chomp

Im not sure where you are coming from with this one, your contract will bind you to the work involved, anything outside of this is up for negotiation as to who will perform it and at what price. If you sign a lump sum contract your builder has the obligation to build what is asked for. He...

I did the Diploma of Builders Registration and Diploma of Building in WA. There should be something similar in your state. You should be able to do the estimating subjects without having to do anything else, but I might be wrong. Chomp

Ryan, Based on my experience, big differences in prices is common between trades, but I dont compare builders so for you it is more involved. I do an estimate of the trade put a price to the estimate and then I have my figure. Any one who is close to that is being realistic anyone else (unless...

I totally agree well said Chomp

I'm not going to rattle of specifics for thirty odd trades etc..., you seem to be serious about what you are doing. As per usual you need to educate yourself or learn from your mistakes, you will probably end up doing both! I know I still do. A good start would obviously be to include the...

Ryan you answerd your own question, make sure your plans and specifications cover all works. Your contract once signed will make this binding. Chomp