Home Builders

What kind of builder do you need?

Apart from finding a builder who is reliable and local to you, there’s a few other things you want to consider. If you’re after a prefab home design, a design and construction company may be the better choice. If you’re doing small general renovation works like installing doors or floors, a general builder will be sufficient. Once you move to more complicated projects like renovating a whole house, adding an extension or a second storey, or working on a heritage building, looking for a specialist may be the way to go. They would have worked on projects like yours before and know the common pitfalls. For example, someone who specialises in extensions will be able to foresee challenges you will face, and can help you plan and budget in the most efficient way possible.

Find the right tradie for your home renovation project

There’s a few ways you can go about finding the specialised builder you need. Referrals from friends, family, or even your architect or draftsperson are a good place to start. If you don’t have those, have a scroll through the profiles below and read reviews from other Houzz users. Check out previous renovations and builds they have completed and find ones similar to what you’re planning to build. Once you find a few candidates whose projects you like, reach out and have a chat. Building or renovating a house is no small feat and often takes over a year to complete, so you want to make sure you’re working with someone you get along with!

Ensure the process runs smoothly

Once you have a quote, make sure you understand what is and isn’t included, and that both you and your builder understand any drawings you may have provided. You also always want to double-check that the builder you’re looking at is licensed in your state, e.g. by NSW Fair Trading.

If you’re having trouble finding someone, Houzz offers a handy wizard to match you with home builders, so you always have another option.

What are you waiting for? Contact builders near you now and bring your vision to life!