Any recommendations on builders in Brisbane? Also average cost per sqm for build in Brisbane?
Hi D one, am looking for the same thing so hopefully someone will give an answer! I have had 3 quotes, (2 quote without plans just explained the build and an est. of cost)
Was told $1800 (this builder uses allowances and that is where costs can blow out a lot)
Architect says from what he has been seeing recently, to cover all costs incl landscaping etc $2300 for good finish. (Not high spec)
Gave plans to a builder: got this really fab spreadsheet report back, very impressive, broke everything down, interests on loans etc but no sq m, so went through figures broke them down and it was $3300 these guys also do the project mgt. (So the builder manages themselves???) not sure if this is normal but it doesn't feel right! (Though am guessing an independent lawyer could knuckle down the contract.)
Anyway, his BA costs were $125k (no idea how much these are normally) and architect fees were $35k (my architect reckons this will be up to $100k to him
So am looking for another also! $3300 seems to me like it has a lot of fat in there for the builder!
What are you looking at building, at this stage am thinking of just walking onto a building site where I like the look of the work, can enquire for you if you like.