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Art Deco, Colonial, Contemporary, Federation or Mediterranean. No

matter what style of home you plan, your builder should be able to work

in the style and design of your new home.

Types of Building Style and Design Do you work in the area I plan to

A builder should be able to work to the build?

style and design of your home. They

should also be able to advise you on ways Ask your builder if they do work in your

to incorporate various elements into your proposed area, if they don’t they may have

home so that it matches the existing style. to source alternative, untested supervisors
and subcontractors which may lead to
Many builders specialize in a particular
style so it may be worth searching for one substandard work.

that can build exactly what you are looking

for. If you are not sure what it is that you Who will supervise my project, and

are after, a builder should be able to assist what experience does the supervisor

you with some options. have ?

Project homes are a common choice for
The quality of finish, and how the project
many Australian families. If your site is not progresses to schedule depends to a large
suitable or you want to have more
degree on the experience, technical know-
individuality you may have to choose a how and attitude of the supervisor. Ask the
custom builder or project manager.
builder who will supervise the works, how
many other projects is the supervisor
Check the builder holds the correct

insurances currently looking after, does the supervisor
have experience building similar projects.
Check the builder holds the correct
insurances, including Home Building

Insurance, Public Liability Insurance and

Worker’s Compensation. Ask to see the

certificates of insurance. Should there be a
claim against the builder coverage will
ensure your project is not affected.