Hi Souline, we are cabinet makers and ship preassembled cabinets

Owner-builder?

No we are getting a builder but we wanted to get quotes and see what is better etc if that makes sense. We are first time building a home so we are exploring options

Usually a builder has the best buying power from their existing suppliers. If you have signed with a builder then they would always take care of all the products you have mentioned. They are included in the contracted price. No need to get your own, unless they are unusual pieces you require for your design. But if you are going to have the time to source your own products then make sure your builder is aware of what items you will be supplying.

dreamer is correct.

If you are going to sources everything by your own, the buying list will be crzay long: I think the list will be more that 100 items.

Do you have a builder in mind? If you’re using a project builder you won’t be able to supply anything. A custom builder may allow you to supply some things but this varies between builders, so you’d need to ask. They may allow you to supply things like appliances but bricks, doors and windows they won’t. One they miss out on their margin and secondly they need assurances of quality and supply. It’s a very exciting time for you but you need to decide on your builder first ie project or custom or architect managed.

Thank you all for your response. We will most likely go with the builder and hope they have suppliers that supply what we are wanting.

Have you ever walked into a builders showroom when picking your tiles, bathroom accessories etc etc. There is a huge amount of choice. If you want to upgrade your allowance for product, you can do that as well. You may be pleasantly surprised with the choices available.

Example of a building company in Perth. This is their showroom for choosing all the finishes. I assume the great state of Victoria would have something like that as well.

https://www.summithomes.com.au/en_pm/inspiration/the-style-studio/

Best thing is to pick all your products before you sign contract. This does three things. Makes the build go more smoothly as the builder can minimize delays, reduces your stress as those decisions are made, puts you more in control of budget at start.

@dreamer no I haven’t first time ever building. Very excited and nervous at the same time. We shall see what they have to offer 😃