Has your family outgrown your home?
You love the neighborhood you live in, and you’ve made the decision to renovate. You’re excited and cannot wait to move into your newly finished home. You start making calls to find out which builder can start working on the project first. You have dreamed of this moment for years.
I cannot tell you the number of calls we receive from excited homeowners who are looking for a builder to start on their home renovation ‘as soon as possible’. This simple request could end up being the biggest mistake of your entire renovation.
We know how hard you work for your money. Everyone also understands the sinking feeling that comes when feeling disappointed on a large purchase. Imagine that feeling on a much larger scale. The last thing you want is to feel ripped off, feel disappointed on completing handover of a substandard quality home or have that same sinking feeling that this purchase is not what you dreamed of.
You also do not want to be fighting with the builder to finish your home, while you are already over budget.
Do NOT rush your design
The design is what you live in. It’s your morning coffee spot, it’s nightly family dinner or entertaining on the weekends. When we rush, we operate with tunnel vision. When we rush our building design, we tend to miss important or costly design elements that may not be able to be changed (at least without significant cost!).
Avoid Compromised Quality
If a builder has agreed to an unrealistic time frame, they will be rushing to get the work completed. As mentioned above, when rushed we tend to miss important elements of the work or may hire additional subcontractors to complete the work, subcontractors who have not had reference checks or workmanship verified. All at a cost to you! A missed a selection item, or incorrect installation can have you feeling devastated for years to come.
Handover. The day you eagerly wait for… And wait for… and wait for!
The scope of work has varied, new materials need to be ordered, weather has delayed, substandard work has to be rectified and reinspected by a building surveyor. Each of these have a direct impact on your handover date. It’s incredibly easy for the project to be pushed out by 10-12 weeks. Imagine the impact would have if you were living with family, or renting.
Some builders may be prepared to rush your build and quality will be compromised however, a professional builder will follow strict processes to ensure quality is not compromised. Be prepared, spend time on quality building designs and speak to a professional builder about realistic timeframes to avoid the stress of rushing your renovation. Click here to read how to avoid the 5 mistakes homeowners make when planning their home renovation.
