How to: Evaluate Building Quotes

When deciding on a builder to renovate or build your Brisbane home, there are many things to consider: reputation for quality, experience with like projects, and of course price.  But evaluating  on price is dangerous.  Value for money is what you should be looking for because there are many inferior standards of workmanship, materials and products on the market.  So how do you make sure that you are getting long-lasting quality and what you are after?

how to compare apples with apples, not apples with oranges

The only way to do this is to provide the tendering builders with a full list of detailed specifications so you can more easily compare applies with apples.  Ensuring your quote is based on full engineering drawings will also ensure no structural short cuts are taken.  Certification will also safeguard this.  And finally, become familiar with best practices as well as different levels of strength, protection and quality yourself – ask questions or seek advice from an architect, interior designer or engineer.

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